2020 is shaping up to be a significant year for regulation of privacy issues, with two significant events taking place so far this year. In early February, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) commenced an action...more
3/10/2020
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cambridge Analytica ,
Canada ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
OPC ,
PIPEDA ,
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As the digital landscape evolves, and the commoditization of personal information increases, expectations as to what constitutes appropriate consent for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in Canada are...more
The federal government has launched Canada’s new Digital Charter that comprises 10 broad principles to govern the use of data in the digital world. The stated purpose of the Digital Charter is to guide dialogue around changes...more
Seeking input from interested third parties, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced a revision to its policy position on transborder data flow under the federal Personal Information Protection and...more
The Toronto Sun reported this morning that the privacy of 4,500 consumers of recreational cannabis in Ontario has been compromised. The names and addresses of individuals purchasing cannabis through the Ontario Cannabis Store...more
This 10-step guide will walk you through the upcoming changes to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the factors to consider in being prepared under PIPEDA and other related...more
Almost three years after the Digital Privacy Act was passed, the federal government has finalized regulations on mandatory breach notification, reporting, and recordkeeping for the private sector in Canada. The regulations...more
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) declared last Friday that existing privacy laws allow consumers to ask search engines to remove inaccurate search results and to request...more
If you are a healthcare data custodian that is subject to a ransomware attack, you may be required to report the incident to regulators and to those individuals whose information was subject to the attack....more
Cybersecurity is a significant business risk for any organization that collects personal data. The greater the amount of personal data collected by an organization, the greater the risk that it will be targeted by...more
The threat of commercial crime against companies is transforming. Technology has created new and innovative ways for fraudsters to exploit individuals and companies through cyber attacks. This new face of fraud can give rise...more
2/5/2016
/ Anthem Insurance ,
Ashley Madison ,
Blue Cross ,
Canada ,
Competition Authorities ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Data Breach ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Home Depot ,
Neiman Marcus ,
Personal Liability ,
PIPEDA ,
Risk Management ,
Sony ,
Target