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Few Canadian firms vet AI vendors as staff share sensitive data: report

Human Resources Director ·

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Prelia Canada’s 2026 survey found that few Canadian businesses check AI vendors’ data practices, even as employees share confidential business, client and employee information with AI tools. Only 23% of respondents consider whether vendors use data to train or improve models, while half have no written AI policy; among organizations with broad AI use, just 4% report a vendor review process. The findings point to potential risks for employers handling staff and client data. Prelia respondents named AI policies and employee training as top governance priorities for the coming year.