Teresa Scassa



Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy

Tier 1 - 2024-10-01
Renewed: 2017-10-01, 2025-04-30
University of Ottawa
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

613-562-5800, poste 3872
tscassa@uottawa.ca

Research involves


Developing law and policy frameworks to enhance transparency and reinforce governance in an increasingly data-driven society.

Research relevance


This research will lead to law and policy frameworks for access to information as well as for ownership, control and use of information.

Research summary


The governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and data presents a complex challenge: enabling the use of high-quality data for research and innovation while also protecting privacy and human rights. Dr. Teresa Scassa, Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy, is exploring AI regulation and data governance to ensure that legal frameworks evolve alongside emerging technologies.

She and her research team are examining how law and policy can shape AI and data use in ways that are fair, ethical and rights-respecting, with a focus on privacy law, intellectual property and regulatory strategies. They are collaborating with policy-makers, regulators, industry and civil society groups, and grounding their insights in real-world case studies, such as the use of AI in healthcare. By bridging technical, legal and critical perspectives, their findings will shape policy in Canada and internationally to ensure that AI governance supports both innovation and the public interest.