Ontario government introduces Bill 194 for strengthening cybersecurity and for responsible AI
The Government of Ontario recently introduced the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 (Bill 194) seeking to strengthen cybersecurity programs in the public sector and provide the groundwork for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among various public sector entities.
June 25, 2024， Information and Privacy Commissioner(IPC) of Ontario comments on Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, focusing on enhancing cyber security, guardrails concerning AI system requirements, and privacy protections for children, youth, and the public sector. The submission provides recommendations concerning the levels of accountability, transparency, and oversight that are needed in a rapidly changing world. If passed, Bill 194 will enact the Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act, 2024 (the Act) and significantly amend the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
The Act and changes to FIPPA will have an important impact on provincial and municipal public services, as well as create new digital protections for children.
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