Data Driven

We believe there is both a need and an opportunity to develop a made-in-Canada approach to federal data policy – one that strikes an appropriate balance between market forces and regulation, that aligns with policies adopted by the provinces and our major trading partners, and that enables the private sector to innovate in ways that are responsible and beneficial to consumers and society. [...] The push to create new market frameworks for data can be seen in the trend towards consumer data portability, the right of individuals to access personal data held by one organization and move it to another. [...] Our proposals in this area address individual rights to data portability in a digital format through robust and uniform frameworks, an expanded role for the Competition Bureau, and the need for harmonization of data strategies and policies at the federal and provincial levels. [...] In 2016, Australia commissioned a study to expand the availability and use of private- and public-sector data, leading to significant reforms to the legislation that governs how consumers, business, and government access and share data. [...] They believe that changes to the legal and regulatory framework and targeted investments in key sectors can create a future in which: •. Canadians have confidence that their data and rights are protected and secure; •. Global investors see Canada’s data policies and regulatory framework as stable, clear and future- oriented; •. Businesses can access the data they need to deliver innovative product