Bottom Line
On May 13, 2024, the Ontario Government introduced Bill
194,
Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public
Sector Act, 2024 (“Bill 194”). The Bill
proposes to enact new legislation to address cyber security and
artificial intelligence systems within the public sector, called
the Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act,
2024 (the “new Digital Security
Act”). If passed, it also would make significant changes
to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act (“FIPPA”).
The Province is open to
feedback about this legislation until June 11, 2024.
Proposed Amendments to the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act
Bill 194 would amend FIPPA but not its
municipal equivalent, MFIPPA. These proposed
amendments are varied and numerous, and are part of the Government
of Ontario's effort to modernize its privacy framework
under FIPPA.
