Victoria McCorkindale Quoted in Canadian HR Reporter on Proposed Federal Privacy Law Reforms

Hicks Morley associate Victoria McCorkindale was quoted in a recent Canadian HR Reporter article examining Bill C-36, proposed legislation that would significantly reshape Canada’s private sector privacy framework and introduce new obligations for federally regulated employers.

The article, The most significant change to Canada’s private sector privacy legislation in more than 20 years, explores the proposed Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA), which would replace the privacy provisions of PIPEDA and address emerging issues such as AI, automated decision-making, cross-border data transfers and enhanced compliance obligations.

Victoria discussed the importance of reviewing current privacy practices, understanding what employee information is collected and how it is used, and preparing for new transparency and accountability requirements. She also highlighted the potential impact of the proposed legislation on employers’ use of AI-driven tools and the need for organizations to understand how those technologies handle personal information.

Read the full article in Canadian HR Reporter.