Canada | Regulatory Framework
Status: in force
Effective: 2026-01-21
moderate IPC/OHRC joint principles for responsible AI adoption
Principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence
I. Regulatory Summary
Requires advisors and legal teams to operationalize combined privacy + human rights governance for AI (impact assessments, oversight roles, transparency artifacts, and monitoring) in Ontario-facing deployments.
II. Full Description
Professional guidelines jointly issued by IPC and OHRC on January 21, 2026, outlining six principles for responsible AI: valid & reliable, safe, protect privacy, affirm human rights, transparent, accountable. The document is positioned as a practical framework for organizations to guide AI lifecycle decisions and embed governance, emphasizing assessments (privacy/human rights/algorithmic) and accountable oversight.
III. Scope & Application
Joint professional guidelines setting responsible AI adoption expectations, emphasizing privacy-by-design, human rights alignment, transparency, accountability, and governance controls. Applies to organizations developing, deploying, or using AI systems in Ontario; relevant for counsel/advisors supporting AI governance and risk assessments.
IV. Policy Impact Assessment
Requires advisors and legal teams to operationalize combined privacy + human rights governance for AI (impact assessments, oversight roles, transparency artifacts, and monitoring) in Ontario-facing deployments.
Primary Focus: privacy and human rights AI governance