Surveillance Erodes Canadian Personal Privacy Expectations

Canadians are confronting the erosion of personal privacy as daily data breaches and pervasive surveillance increasingly expose private lives, the National Post reports Feb. 26, 2026. The piece cites more than 12 million CCTV cameras and 30 million smartphones, and polls showing 89% of Canadians at least somewhat concerned and 83% worried about AI-related privacy risks. The trend pressures businesses and policymakers to strengthen data governance and consent.