Generative AI, Privacy Policy and Young Canadians

Organization

The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University

Published

2025

Project Leader(s)

André Côté, Director of Policy and Research

Summary

The Dais examined the unique privacy risks Canadian youth face when using generative AI tools, particularly in educational and social media settings. Using a mixed-method research approach including a literature review, expert interviews, and case studies, the report assesses existing policy frameworks, identifies gaps in youth privacy protections, and identifies best practices for policymakers, technologists, educators, and parents to mitigate risks and enhance youth privacy.

Along with the report and webinar panel event, the Dais produced two infographic tools - one highlighting best practices for technologists, privacy practitioners and policymakers governing and developing generative AI tools, and the other providing basic information and tips for educators, parents and guardians on how to use and teach youth how to use generative AI tools safely. This research serves as a snapshot of the current landscape of how youth use generative AI tools both in education settings and leisurely. The report and practical infographic tools provide relevant actors with knowledge and practical tips related to the development, regulation, and usage of generative AI tools used by youth.

Project deliverables are available in the following language(s):

English

• (Gen)eration AI: Safeguarding youth privacy in the age of generative artificial intelligence (report)
• Best Practices for Safeguarding Childrens’ Privacy with GenAI Tools (Infographic/Tool)
• GenAI and Youth Privacy Tipsheet (Infographic/Tool)
• Report launch webinar

French

• Pratiques exemplaires : protéger la vie privée des enfants à l’aide des outils de l’IA générative (Infographic/Tool)
• Fiche de conseils sur la protection de la vie privée des jeunes face à l’IAG (Infographic/Tool)

OPC Funded Project

This project received funding support through the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s Contributions Program. The opinions expressed in the summary and report(s) are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Summaries have been provided by the project authors. Please note that the projects appear in their language of origin.

Contact Information

André Côté
Director of Policy and Research
The Dais
20 Dundas Street West, Suite 921
Toronto, Ontario  M5G 2C2

Telephone: +1 (416) 523-2683

Email: andre.cote@torontomu.ca

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