Privacy Commmissioner Announces New “Re-Framed” Consultation on Transborder Data Flows
In a further development in the on again/off again transborder data flows consultation, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of […]
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UK Draft Code for Children’s Privacy has Broad Scope, Could Influence Canadian Approach
Children’s privacy is increasingly in the regulatory spotlight, and a new consultation paper from the UK suggests that even organizations […]
Court of Appeal Clarifies Limitations Period in Alberta Privacy Actions
On May 12, 2019, the Alberta Court of Appeal released a decision from a summary dismissal application that should resolve […]
Privacy Commissioner Withdraws Transborder Consultation, Suggests Proactive Audits
On May 22, 2019, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) held its annual forum in Toronto, Ontario. […]
New “Digital Charter” Hints at Data Portability, Digital Identity, and Penalties
The federal government announced a new “digital charter” today, emphasizing Canadians’ control over their own personal information and hinting at […]
Privacy Commissioner Extends Deadline for Transborder Data Flow Consultation
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) has announced it will now be accepting comments related to its […]
Certification of Breach Class Action Denied in Absence of Provable Losses, Commonality
On May 7, 2019, Justice Belobaba denied the motion for certification in the class action brought against Casino Rama relating […]
Court Declines to Compel Accused to Provide Smartphone Password
Overview In declining to issue an assistance order compelling an accused to provide the password to his smartphone, Justice Downes’ […]
Privacy Commissioner Issues Supplemental Consultation Paper on Consent for Transborder Data Flows
On April 9, 2019, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) announced it would be holding a stakeholder […]
Privacy Commissioner Proposes Consent be Required for Transborder Data Flows
On April 9, 2019, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) announced it would be holding a stakeholder […]
New Guidelines on the Protection of Personal Information Collected by Political Parties
Election season is upon us, with Albertans heading to the polls in a few short weeks and Canadians preparing to […]
Privacy Implications For Cannabis Businesses
Introduction On October 17, 2018, the Federal Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c. 16 (“Act”) came into force and cannabis became […]