The article from Mondaq discusses the statutory protections against deepfakes in Canada, highlighting the current legal framework addressing privacy and AI technology. Canada's Privacy Commissioner has called for comprehensive AI regulation, particularly concerning deepfakes, which involve AI-generated synthetic media that can manipulate videos and audio to create false representations of individuals. The federal privacy law, PIPEDA, and the proposed Bill C-27, which introduces the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), are crucial in addressing these issues. PIPEDA regulates personal information handling, while AIDA aims to oversee AI systems and their impacts, including deepfake technologies. The proposed legal framework emphasizes transparency, accountability, and human oversight in AI development and deployment to protect individuals from the misuse of deepfakes. The article underscores the need for robust legislative measures to mitigate the risks posed by AI-generated deepfakes in Canada.