Data Sovereignty
Canadians and Canadian organizations retain authority and control over data about them and their operations.
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Canada’s Standard for
Data Sovereignty,
AI Sovereignty &
Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
Setting the standards. Building trust. Protecting rights. For a sovereign digital future, made in Canada.
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Canadian-Led
National standards for a Canadian future
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Independent & Trusted
Neutral, public-interest governance
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Public Good
Advancing rights, trust, innovation & prosperity
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Inclusive & Indigenous-Aligned
Supporting Indigenous data rights and self-determination
DSCC’s three strategic pillars
AI Sovereignty
Canada develops, governs, and benefits from AI systems aligned with our values, laws, and interests.
Learn moreIndigenous Data Sovereignty
Indigenous Peoples’ rights to govern their data, systems, and futures in alignment with their laws and values.
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Standards. Training. Certification. Knowledge.
Building the foundation for a trusted, sovereign digital Canada.
Standards
Developing and stewarding rigorous, practical standards for data, AI, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
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Professional education that builds capability and advances sovereign digital leadership.
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Independent certification pathways that validate evidence, strengthen accountability, and build trust in sovereign practices.
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Research, guidance, and public knowledge that informs policy, practice, and innovation.
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Latest from the Knowledge Centre
Standards
DSCC 2024–1: Data Sovereignty Foundational Standard
The foundational requirements for organizations to achieve and maintain data sovereignty in Canada.
AI Sovereignty
AI Sovereignty Framework v1.0 Now Available
A practical framework to assess, design, and operate AI systems in alignment with Canadian values and interests.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles: Guidance Note
Guidance for organizations on respectful engagement and alignment with Indigenous data governance.
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Organizations and professionals across Canada are setting the standard. Be part of the national community building trust, capability, and sovereignty.