The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently handed down their decision in Clearview AI Inc. v. British Columbia (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2026 BCCA 67, which confirmed that privacy obligations can extend beyond territorial borders and will apply where there is a real and substantial connection to the Province. In doing so, the decision provides a strong precedent for the governance of, and autonomy over British Columbian’s biometric data and may prompt regulators to play a more assertive role in overseeing global technology companies.
April.9.2026