Canada Artificial Intelligence and Data Act
Proposed 2024-2025 (pending Parliamentary approval as of 2024)
high risk framework
Organizations in Canada developing, deploying, or making available high-impact AI systems. Foreign companies serving Canadian users may also be covered.
Overview
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) is Canada's proposed federal AI regulation, introduced as part of Bill C-27. It takes a risk-based approach similar to the EU AI Act, with requirements for high-impact AI systems and new oversight powers for a proposed AI and Data Commissioner.
Key Requirements
- Identify and mitigate risks for high-impact AI systems
- Establish accountability frameworks for AI development and deployment
- Transparency to affected individuals about AI decision-making
- Record-keeping and auditing requirements for high-impact systems
- Reporting serious harms caused by AI systems
- Designating a responsible person for high-impact AI compliance
- International data transfers protections
- Prohibition on AI designed to cause harm
Implementation Guidance
- 1Monitor legislative progress of Bill C-27 through Parliament
- 2Begin inventory of high-impact AI systems now
- 3Cross-reference with NIST AI RMF for early preparation
- 4Consult with Canadian legal counsel on scope of obligations
- 5Engage with consultations on the final regulations
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Up to CAD $25M or 5% of global revenues for violations; administrative penalties up to CAD $10M
Framework Details
Short Name
AIDA
Jurisdiction
Canada
Status
Risk Level
Enforcement Date
Proposed 2024-2025 (pending Parliamentary approval as of 2024)
Affected Organizations
Organizations in Canada developing, deploying, or making available high-impact AI systems. Foreign companies serving Canadian users may also be covered.
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This is educational guidance only. Always consult qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions affecting your organization.