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Canada’s New Digital Regulator | Calgary News
Canada’s poised to launch a bold new digital watchdog — the Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission — merging online safety and privacy oversight into one powerhouse regulator. With sweeping powers to issue binding orders and slap fines up to $25 million or 5% of global revenue, this “super-regulator” aims to hold tech giants accountable, especially for AI chatbots and content targeting kids under 16. While proponents tout efficiency and streamlined enforcement, critics warn of a risky handoff from the respected current privacy commissioner, fearing a messy transition that could weaken…
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