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Privacy Commissioner of Canada appears before Parliamentary Committee to discuss potential privacy implications of the Canada-China Preliminary Joint Arrangement on the Electric Vehicle Sector
April 16, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne appeared today before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research on its study of the Implications of the Canada-China Preliminary Joint Arrangement on Canada’s Electric Vehicle Sector. Commissioner Dufresne addressed the potential privacy implications of the agreement.
In his remarks, Commissioner Dufresne noted that many of today’s cars are connected to the Internet, which offers convenience such as real-time navigation assistance. Connected features also raise important privacy considerations, as the vehicles collect and transmit large volumes of personal data, which could be transferred or stored in foreign jurisdictions without appropriate protection.
Commissioner Dufresne noted that he has recommended that Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law be amended to specifically address cross-border data flows to ensure that Canadians’ personal information is appropriately protected prior to leaving the country.
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