British Columbia public service generative AI policy: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
BC Public Service policy on the use of generative AI
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In brief
The British Columbia public service generative AI policy is a binding policy of British Columbia (Canada), issued by the Government of British Columbia. Its current status is in force. All BC Public Service employees using generative AI tools. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- British Columbia (Canada)
- Instrument type
- Policy
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Government of British Columbia
- Official source
- Policy on the use of generative AI
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked, checked 15 Oct 2026
What is the British Columbia public service generative AI policy?
Bars BC public servants from entering confidential or personal information into public generative-AI tools, allows it only in tools covered by the government's Microsoft agreement when signed in with a government account, and requires staff to verify outputs.
Status note: Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it.
Who does it apply to?
All BC Public Service employees using generative AI tools.
British Columbia public servants.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- Generative AI system
When do the requirements apply?
Last updated 9 May 2025.
The original issue date was not confirmed.
Official sources
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Policy on the use of generative AI
Government of British Columbia · 9 May 2025 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “British Columbia public service generative AI policy” [AIPT-POL-0036, record version 1, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0036 (accessed 21 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0036: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: Policy on the use of generative AI, Government of British Columbia, https://digital.gov.bc.ca/ai/gen-ai-policy/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_britishcolumbiapublicser,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{British Columbia public service generative AI policy}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/ca-british-columbia-generative-ai-policy}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/ca-british-columbia-generative-ai-policy},
urldate = {2026-10-21},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 21 October 2026}
}
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Change history
Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the October 2026 sub-national research round. Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is the British Columbia public service generative AI policy in force?
Yes. The British Columbia public service generative AI policy is in force.
Is the British Columbia public service generative AI policy legally binding?
Yes. The British Columbia public service generative AI policy is a binding policy; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does the British Columbia public service generative AI policy apply to?
All BC Public Service employees using generative AI tools.
When does the British Columbia public service generative AI policy apply?
Last updated 9 May 2025.
Where is the official text of the British Columbia public service generative AI policy?
The official text is published by Government of British Columbia at https://digital.gov.bc.ca/ai/gen-ai-policy/ (Policy on the use of generative AI). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.