Pulse on Policy
Updated August 1, 2024. While the House takes a rest, IAB Canada is continuing to track files that are impacting the industry both near and far. Following are two files that have seen some recent activity.
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Exclusive Insights from State of the Nation 2024 Toronto – Is this even legal?
As the Canadian advertising industry undergoes significant shifts, privacy regulations become increasingly complex. A recent panel discussion at IAB Canada's State of the Nation event in Toronto, the discussion centred around the current legislative landscape in Canada (and beyond), the looming issues and concerns for the industry, and how to ensure advertising practices are compliant and ethical.
Read MorePulse on Policy – The Privacy Edition
The fate of C-27 has seen some productive progress within the INDU Committee who are knee deep into the clause-by-clause examination of the Bill. Meanwhile south of the border the US the privacy patchwork continues to grow with 16 enacted state laws and upwards of ten more states working to pass their own legislation.
Read MorePulse on Policy – From Across the Pond
This month’s policy round up is turning its focus on the EU and some noteworthy developments that we are keeping an eye on in case they venture across borders. Europe First to Pass AI Data Act Court Ruling in IAB…
Read MoreBill C-27 – IAB Canada Submits Formal Response to INDU as Bill Approaches Passing
This week IAB Canada submitted official feedback to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) who are currently reviewing the proposed Bill C-27 – an Act to govern both privacy and artificial intelligence. Working with our Privacy and AI…
Read MoreBill C-27 is Back in the House
Canada’s Digital Charter (Bill C-27) made its way back onto the order paper last week at the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU). This important legislation has been top of mind for all Canadians and is comprised of three…
Read MoreIt’s on – The IAB Canada Law 25 Compliance Checklist
As of Friday, September 22nd the bulk of Quebec’s Law 25 privacy regime obligations – the highest standard we have ever seen in our country – officially come into effect. And while a few of the requirements are still a bit…
Read MoreIAB Canada – Policy Update
Countdown to Quebec Privacy ComplianceThe bulk of Quebec’s new privacy law requirements come into effect on September 22nd and according to a recent survey of 100 plus organizations, conducted in partnership with Gowling WLG, there are still several concerns and…
Read MoreIt’s Raining Regulation – An IAB Canada Policy Update
Privacy Continues to Heat UpPrivacy professionals are gathering from all corners of our country for the annual IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium in Toronto. This year’s conference will undoubtedly focus on the status of the federal Bill C-27 (which is heading…
Read MoreCanada’s Federal Privacy Bill – A Work in Progress
This week, we headed to the Hill for two productive days of meetings with policy makers and government officials representing all sides of a series of pressing issues for the digital advertising sector. Bill C-27 was at the top of…
Read MoreiGaming Ontario Turns One – The Province Got You a Thriving Market & Proposed Amendments to AGCO Standards
Last week marked the first birthday of regulated iGaming in Ontario and the celebrations kicked off at a sold-out summit hosted by the Canadian Gaming Association. The mood was bright and for good reason – this booming new sector comprised…
Read MoreIABs Taking a Look at Global Rules of Engagement
With “uncertainty” being a major theme in our industry at large, the need for tighter and clearly defined standards is at an all-time high. This is not lost on IABs globally as they turn their attention towards two important initiatives…
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