Canada's evolving U.S. relationship raises data sovereignty concerns: Brent Arnold speaks with The Globe and Mail

Speaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Brent Arnold, a partner at Gowling WLG specializing in cyber security, discussed how shifts in Canada's relationship with the U.S. are raising new concerns around data sovereignty. As businesses navigate evolving regulations and cross-border data flow challenges, understanding how U.S. government access to Canadian data may change is becoming increasingly important.

"Until recently, we weren't worried that the government was going to do something strange or punitive or for no reason," said Arnold. "We assumed if they were making requests for data, it would be for legitimate reasons."

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• Changing U.S. relationship has thrust Canada's data sovereignty into the spotlight – what happens now?

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