Canada's Privacy Commissioner launches new age assurance guidance to support organizations
( May 4, 2026, 18:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne marked the start of Privacy Awareness Week 2026 with the launch of his office’s new guidance on age assurance following public consultation. During his keynote address to professionals in the fields of privacy, artificial intelligence governance, and cybersecurity at the International Association of Privacy Professionals Canada Symposium in Toronto, Dufresne said that the guidance sets out the ways in which the goal of creating a safer and more appropriate online experience for children can be advanced while mitigating potential adverse impacts on privacy.Statement follows in full. Also see attached files. ...
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