Three provincial privacy commissioners are joining the office of the federal privacy commissioner in investigating the practices of ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
Federal Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne made the announcement today in Toronto in a keynote address at the Canadian branch of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Dufrance had declared his office launched an investigation in April after the complaint
check in OpenAIoperator of chatgptwas launched in response to a complaint alleging the collection, use and disclosure of personal information without consent.
The statement did not say who or what organization filed the complaint.
Joining their investigation will be the privacy commissioners of British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec.
Dufresne said at the conference, “We will examine whether OpenAI practices comply with Canadian privacy law with respect to consent, openness, transparency, access, accuracy and accountability, as well as whether organizations collect personal information.” whether collecting, using and disclosing.” for suitable purposes. ,
He also said that he has been encouraged by OpenAI’s collaboration with his office so far.
Separately, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) said they are collaborating to provide Ontarians with a better understanding of their privacy rights related to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies through a comprehensive human rights approach. He also demanded action from the state government.
“In issuing this joint statement the IPC and OHRC are urging Ontario governments to develop and enforce effective railings on public sector use of AI technologies,” their joint statement said.
“While we appreciate the proposed foundation in 2021 Trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework, and the associated draft principles and guidelines, it is imperative for the government to establish a binding set of robust and detailed rules for the public sector use of AI technologies. such rules are necessary for Ontario To fully reap the benefits of AI technologies in a way that is ethically responsible, accountable, sustainable and supported by public trust.
“IPC and OHRC appeal Ontario The joint statement said the government will continue to show leadership by setting clear and binding guardrails around public sector use of AI technologies. “Such guardrails must effectively address security, privacy, accountability, transparency (including access to information) and human rights.”
Both agencies commit to working together to identify and promote guiding principles and leading practices associated with building a responsible, secure and trustworthy AI framework that upholds human dignity as a fundamental value .
