Canada’s New Children’s Privacy Code Signals Regulatory Expectations Of Online Services

On October 20, 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the “OPC”) released the Children’s Privacy Code. The Code provides dedicated guidance for private-sector organizations that handle children’s personal information and involve an online service (including websites, applications, platforms and digital tools); interprets how the protections outlined in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) apply to children; and sets limits on data practices that are “fundamentally incompatible with children’s best interests”. The OPC is accepting feedback on the Code until January 20, 2027, giving interested organizations an opportunity to help shape future revisions to the guidance.