Retail’s digital transformation is rapidly changing how consumers shop and many other aspects of the sector.
Retail Council of Canada explores emerging technologies and changes to the rules that govern them. Connect with experts to provide inspiration for new strategies and to learn more about privacy and data in retail!
Key Issues
Consultations on Generative AI
Generative AIs like Chat GPT pose novel benefits, as well as challenges. The federal government has released a voluntary code of conduct for generative AI…
RCC’s Retail CyberSecure program
The Impacts of Cybercrime Did you know?• The average cost of a data breach in Canada is $5.64 million — $1 million more than global…
Privacy & Digital Retail News
Right to repair for electronics and appliances →
The federal government is exploring right to repair measures that could potentially target a…
Greenwashing guidance →
Recent reforms to the federal Competition Act included new amendments targeting…
Interac Verified: What is it, and what can it do for your business? →
Customers have a continued need and desire for the convenience of digital experiences, but they…
RCC Statement on Bill C-59 Digital Services Tax →
With the passing of Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, retailers worry…
Privacy & Digital Retail Resources
RCC Guidebook: Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL): Guidelines for Responsible Transmission of Electronic Messages (RCC members only) →
RCC Guidebook: How does the GDPR affect Canadian retailers? (RCC members only) →
Guiding Principles on Privacy for Retailers in Canada (RCC members only) →
Federal requirements on data breach record-keeping and reporting →
How American retailers use consumer data →
De-identifying personal data in big datasets →
How do AI and machine learning challenge traditional Canadian privacy frameworks? →
Privacy and Data Regulation Newsletter – Spring 2023 →
Privacy Committee
The Privacy Committee is comprised of retail professionals interested in and responsible for the areas of data governance and privacy. The purpose of the committee is to share best practices and information related to data governance and privacy and to help members stay ahead of the curve on issues that impact the industry, including Canadian privacy and data governance regulatory changes. Committee members also have the opportunity to comment on regulatory changes, including legislative reforms and new regulations and guidance, through RCC. Recent regulatory updates and RCC comments can be found here. Join this committee.
For questions or more information contact
Kate Skipton
Senior Policy Analyst, Government Relations
kskipton@retailcouncil.org
416 467-3744