The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.
What to know about Data Protection
Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.
In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.
By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.
Canadian Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ottawa releases new bank fraud & data sharing rules proposal
Consumers could gain stronger protections and easier data sharing as Ottawa opens consultations on bank fraud and open-banking rules.
IBM study finds Canadian firms face widening AI control gap
IBM research shows Canadian organisations are expanding AI use while governance, workforce skills and oversight struggle to keep pace.
Canadian tech firms face AI bias gap in HR policies
Bias concerns are mounting as most Canadian tech firms use AI in HR, while many lack safeguards to prevent discriminatory decisions.
Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years
Canadians could soon gain stronger control over federal records as Ottawa weighs binding powers for the Privacy Commissioner and rules for AI decisions.
eSentire launches Atlas Preempt for continuous testing
Continuous attack testing aims to help customers spot exploitable gaps before criminals do, including misconfigurations hiding outside core systems.
Fime becomes Quebec's first DIACC-accredited auditor
Quebec organisations will now have local access to independent checks as Fime gains DIACC approval under Canada's trust framework.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Most firms hit by AI security incidents, study finds
Commvault named Gartner backup leader for 15th time
Jamf launches AI governance for Mac as usage rises
Organisations lose sight of employee AI use, report finds
Neocloud providers set to grab AI cloud market share
Featured News
Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years
Canadians could soon gain stronger control over federal records as Ottawa weighs binding powers for the Privacy Commissioner and rules for AI decisions.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Zoho's LSP: First proprietary server comes at key time for Canada
Zoho unveils Nathu La, its first in-house server, deepening vertical integration from software to silicon in a global sovereignty push.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
New powers to demand subscriber data and force retention could broaden police access while reigniting privacy fears for Canadians.
Reviews
Expert Columns
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI
Beyond Prompt Engineering: Why Trust Engineering Is the Next AI Challenge
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Navigating data challenges in China's E-commerce market
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
Data enrichment: Turning raw data into real intelligence
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Zoho's LSP: First proprietary server comes at key time for Canada
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Recent Data Protection News
Giesecke+Devrient opens AI hub in Montréal at Mila
The investment will create about 60 AI jobs and expand work on secure systems for banking, cybersecurity and digital identity in Canada.
Canada unveils Bill C-36 to tighten private sector data rules
The bill would give Canadians stronger control over personal data, as Ottawa seeks tougher oversight of AI, children's privacy and surveillance pricing.
Leaseweb names Estelle Azemard Chief Executive in Canada
The move comes as Canadian customers demand more sovereignty, flexibility and human support from cloud and infrastructure providers.
Canadians trust AI for banking, but not big money moves
Canadians are warming to AI for day-to-day banking, but most still want human advice when the stakes rise on major financial decisions.
Feds enacts cyber security law for critical sectors
Operators in finance, telecoms, energy and transport face mandatory reporting and stronger safeguards as Ottawa tightens oversight of cyber risk.
Zoho's LSP: First proprietary server comes at key time for Canada
Zoho unveils Nathu La, its first in-house server, deepening vertical integration from software to silicon in a global sovereignty push.
Canon Canada adds ESET cybersecurity to managed IT
Canadian businesses gain a single supplier for IT and endpoint security as Canon broadens its managed services with ESET products.
Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal
Ottawa's five-year push aims to lift adoption, create 250,000 AI jobs and curb the talent drain as Canada races to catch up.
TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada
Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.
RBC expands Vancouver hub to add 1,000 jobs by 2029
The bank plans to add 440 net new roles in British Columbia by 2029 as it widens its artificial intelligence and banking operations.
Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy
Fraud is moving across Canada's payments ecosystem, prompting calls for banks, telecoms and platforms to share data and coordinate defences.
Canadian firms flag AI-linked cyber risks from suppliers
Supplier oversight is becoming a bigger cyber priority as one in three Canadian businesses reported an AI-linked incident in the past year.
Ontario auditor finds gov. staff use unsecured AI websites
Data exposure risk has risen after Ontario's auditor found thousands of public servants were using unsecured AI sites on work devices.
Probe finds OpenAI violated privacy laws in ChatGPT dev
Privacy regulators in Canada say the chatbot maker failed to obtain valid consent for training data, prompting ongoing oversight and reform.
Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers
Canadian banks will test how AI agents can initiate card payments as Visa prepares issuers for new controls over consent, fraud and liability.
Check Point launches Canada data residency for SASE
Canadian firms can now keep sensitive SASE telemetry in-country as Check Point adds a local residency option to meet privacy and compliance rules.
Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up
Sovereign AI demand is drawing major backing as the planned Cohere-Aleph Alpha tie-up targets governments and regulated industries.
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.
Why retailers need real-time visibility to handle demand surges
Delayed stock updates and failing devices can quickly turn busy promotions into longer queues and frustrated shoppers.
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
New powers to demand subscriber data and force retention could broaden police access while reigniting privacy fears for Canadians.