October 12, 2016
A consequence of the unconstrained international flow of information is that domestic data protection laws increasingly have implications abroad. The recent overhaul in the European Union’s data protection laws is a prime example of this, which will have implications for Canadian organizations of all sizes and types.
Posted in: Corporate & Commercial, Cybersecurity, Privacy
September 15, 2016
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as “drones”, are increasing in popularity with recreational and commercial users. Several high-profile incidents, which saw UAVs come into close proximity with commercial airliners, have prompted airport authorities to create “no drone zones”, further highlighting the need for the regulation of both UAVs and their operators. IT’S A BRAVE NEW WORLD … IN THE…
Posted in: Aviation/Aerospace, Information Technology, Privacy
September 9, 2016
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April 21, 2016
March 29, 2016
There were several important privacy developments in 2015 that may potentially impact organizations doing business in Canada in the year ahead and beyond. ONE | ONLINE BEHAVIOUR ADVERTISING AND CONSENT In April, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released its investigation report regarding Bell’s Relevant Ads Program (RAP). The RAP involved the creation of Bell Mobility customer…
Posted in: In-House Counsel, Privacy, Trends, United States
March 16, 2016
On March 4, 2016, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Ministry) published a consultation document soliciting input from stakeholders on the development of regulations that will support mandatory data breach reporting requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Parties interested in participating in this consultation must provide comments in writing by May 31, 2016. BACKGROUND In…
Posted in: Anti-spam, Class Actions, Cybersecurity, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Privacy
January 28, 2016
In Doe 464533 v. X (Doe 464533), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) found civil liability for the online publication of an intimate video by an ex-boyfriend. The case is significant because it signals the continuing expansion of privacy torts in Ontario, in this case through the recognition, for the first time in Canada, of the tort of “publication…
Posted in: Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Privacy
January 27, 2016
Posted in: Cybersecurity, In-House Counsel, Information Technology, Privacy, United States
January 20, 2016
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) recently ruled in R. v. Rogers Communications that broad cellphone “tower dump” production orders are unconstitutional as unreasonable seizures under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter). A “tower dump” order requests information about communications transmitted through a cellphone tower during a particular time period, such as the telephone numbers…
Posted in: Communications, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Privacy
January 8, 2016
While global markets can be unpredictable, we have assembled some key legal trends that may help you prepare for what lies ahead in 2016. Anti-Spam Capital Markets China Commercial Real Estate Cybersecurity Employment & Labour Financial Services Regulatory Intellectual Property International Trade Litigation & Dispute Resolution Mergers & Acquisitions Oil &…
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