On May 12, 2025, the OPC launched an exploratory consultation on the development of a children’s privacy code to help them better understand the challenges associated with children’s privacy, and to explore potential solutions to assist in the development of a children’s privacy code. For more information on how to participate/make a submission, visit the OPC website: https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/consultations/consultation-children-code/ CCRC and 5Rights (a CCRC member) in partnership with leading academics and civil society organizations have coordinated a joint response to the OPC’s exploratory consultation, which is now open for endorsement – organization/individual. Respond to the following form by Friday 1 August to sign on: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SM7TXdjP1p You can read the joint response here – Canada’s Children’s Privacy Code. It brings together the expertise and perspectives of all those involved in its drafting, and aims to strike a consensus between these insights. As such, please limit any comments to textual recommendations on red flags or minor edits. |
