OpenAI Broke Privacy Laws in Canada

May 6, 2026, 18:50
CanadaPolitics

Introduction

Canada's privacy leaders say OpenAI broke the law. The company did not protect people's data when it made ChatGPT.

Main Body

The leaders looked at how OpenAI gets information. They found that OpenAI took too much personal data. This included health information and data about children. OpenAI did not tell people how it took data from the internet. Also, people could not change or delete their own information. OpenAI also had a problem with a school shooting. The chatbot knew about the violence, but the company did not tell the police. The boss, Sam Altman, said sorry.

Conclusion

OpenAI says it will change how it uses data to follow the law.

Learning

⚡ The "Did Not" Pattern

In this story, we see a very common way to say someone failed to do something. We use did not + action word.

From the text:

  • did not protect → ❌ No protection
  • did not tell → ❌ No information given

How it works: When we use did not, the action word stays in its basic form. You don't need to change the word to the past.

Compare:

  • Past: The boss said sorry. (Happened)
  • Negative Past: The company did not tell the police. (Did not happen)

A2 Quick Guide: Person + did not + Base Verb Example: I did not eat the apple. →\rightarrow She did not go to school.

Vocabulary Learning

privacy
the state of being free from public observation or interference
Example:She values her privacy and keeps her personal life private.
leaders
people who guide or direct others
Example:The leaders of the group decided to meet early.
company
a business that sells goods or services
Example:He works for a small company that makes toys.
protect
to keep safe from danger or harm
Example:The shield will protect you from the rain.
people
human beings in general
Example:Many people enjoy reading books.
data
facts or information collected for analysis
Example:The scientist studied the data carefully.
information
facts or knowledge about something
Example:The teacher gave us information about the test.
health
the state of being physically fit
Example:Good health comes from exercise and sleep.
children
young people who are not adults
Example:Children love to play games.
internet
a worldwide computer network
Example:She uses the internet to find recipes.
change
to make something different
Example:He will change his shirt before the game.
delete
to remove or erase something
Example:She will delete the old files.
own
belonging to oneself
Example:He has his own car.
problem
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:The problem with the car is the engine.
school
a place where children learn
Example:The school is closed today.
shooting
an event where guns fire
Example:The shooting at the mall was reported.
violence
use of force to hurt people
Example:They spoke against violence in society.
police
officers who enforce the law
Example:The police helped the victim.
boss
the person in charge at work
Example:The boss gave us new tasks.
sorry
feeling regret for something
Example:I am sorry for the mistake.
law
a rule made by a government
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.