How Does the AI Compliance Checker Work?
The AI Compliance Checker evaluates your organization across four critical dimensions of AI governance: Data Governance, Transparency, Bias & Fairness, and Accountability. These categories reflect the core requirements of Canada's current privacy legislation (PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, Alberta PIPA, BC PIPA) and the anticipated requirements of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
Each of the 12 questions maps to specific regulatory obligations. Your answers are scored from 0 to 3 points, producing a total compliance score out of 36. The tool identifies your weakest categories and generates targeted remediation steps based on your province and industry. Quebec-based organizations receive additional guidance on Law 25's stricter consent and privacy impact assessment requirements.
The assessment takes approximately 3 minutes and provides immediate results including your overall risk level, per-category scores, and your top compliance gaps. Unlocking the full report with detailed remediation checklists and province-specific recommendations requires only an email address. Results are based on publicly available regulatory guidance from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec, and provincial privacy commissioners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What AI regulations apply to Canadian businesses?
Canadian businesses using AI must comply with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) at the federal level, plus provincial privacy laws like Quebec's Law 25, Alberta's PIPA, and BC's PIPA. The proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), part of Bill C-27, would introduce additional requirements specifically for AI systems, including obligations around high-impact AI, transparency, and bias mitigation.
How does PIPEDA apply to AI systems?
PIPEDA requires that organizations obtain meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information — including when that data is processed by AI systems. This means AI-driven decisions using personal data must be transparent, individuals must be informed about automated decision-making, and organizations must be able to explain how AI systems use personal information. PIPEDA also gives individuals the right to access and challenge the accuracy of their personal data held by AI systems.
What is the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)?
AIDA is proposed federal legislation that would regulate AI systems in Canada. It focuses on "high-impact" AI systems — those that could affect health, safety, human rights, or economic interests. Key requirements include conducting impact assessments, mitigating risks of bias and harm, maintaining transparency about AI use, and establishing accountability measures. While not yet law, businesses should prepare now as many AIDA requirements align with existing best practices.
How is this AI compliance score calculated?
The compliance score is based on 12 questions across four categories: Data Governance, Transparency, Bias & Fairness, and Accountability. Each question is scored from 0 to 3 points based on your current practices, giving a total out of 36. Scores are mapped to risk levels: High Risk (0-12), Medium Risk (13-21), Low Risk (22-28), and Compliant (29-36). Each category also receives its own risk assessment to help you prioritize remediation efforts.