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Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Telecommunications: Episode AI — The Government Regulates Back

Publisher IDC
Published Feb 10, 2025
Length 29 Pages
SKU # IDC19656944

Description

This IDC Market Perspective discusses the evolving legislative landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Canadian telecommunications sector. It examines the stalled progress of Bill C-27, which aimed to regulate AI, consumer privacy, and data protection, and the potential implications of a shift in government. This document underscores the need for telecom operators to prepare for stringent future AI regulations and privacy laws, emphasizing the importance of ethical AI practices and robust data protection measures."Omnibus Bill C-27, which would have formed Canada's new laws on AI and privacy, has effectively been terminated by prorogation of parliament," says Praveen Datta, research director for IDC's Canadian Communications Services. "However, Canadian telecom operators will now have an opportunity to provide the federal government with input on legislating AI during a consultation phase while, at the same time, being given more time to prepare for coming stringent laws pertaining to AI's use and individual privacy rights."

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29 Pages

Executive Snapshot

New Market Developments and Dynamics

Canadian Government's Commentary on AI

Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute

Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems

Bill C-27 Consumer Privacy Protection Act

Bill C-27 Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act

Bill C-27 Artificial Intelligence and Data Act

Canadian Provincial AI Legislation

Ontario

Québec

International AI Policies and Legislation

Advice for the Telecommunications Service Provider

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