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If you're Hacked, will the circumstances become public
LifeLabs was caught in a catch-22. companies cannot defeat responsibilities by placing facts about a breach inside privileged docs.
Jul 4, 20242 min read
Video Surveillance subject to Privacy Laws
Complaint involving a housing project for veterans. complex's video surveillance cameras which operated 24/7 in the interior and exterior
Jul 2, 20241 min read
Apple accused of violation of EU Digital Market Act
Provisional findings by the Regulator are that Apple's app store violates EU Digital Market Act.
Jun 24, 20241 min read
Kaspersky cybersecurity and anti-virus banned
Kaspersky Lab, Inc., have been found to pose undue and unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and to the security and safety of U.S.
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Finland Authorities fine on-line retailer 856,000 Euro
856,000 Euro fine after complaint of a customer for being required to create a customer account before they could make a purchase.
Jun 17, 20241 min read
Dental Office failing to protect patient information
The SIPC found violations of how a dental clinic protected its customer personal information.
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Facial Recognition at Airports
Facial recognition technology can lead to false negatives, bias and discrimination.
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Facebook Privacy Policy Change - for AI learning
Meta's new Privacy Policy coming into force June 26, 2024 has caught the attention of Privacy watchdog noyb.eu
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Microsoft 365 Education services - GDPR Complaint
Does Microsoft 365 Education suite of services used in schools collect children's personal information in violation of EU Privacy law.
Jun 4, 20241 min read
What are Businesses required to do to protect against Hackers
this OPC decision highlights the following Principles from PIPEDA, and gives detail about expected protections from hackers.
May 31, 20241 min read
Is Consent required to use personal information available on-line?
AI and search scraping of personal information - is it legal?
May 27, 20241 min read
California Privacy Law - Primer
California Privacy Law primer.
May 27, 20241 min read
How to prevent Freedom of Information - Budget cuts
preventing the OIC from defending its position in Court
May 17, 20241 min read
FOIP request of BC Government denied – Solicitor Client Privilege prevails.
personal health records of a newborn baby at risk
May 15, 20241 min read
The First Canadian Court decision considering Privacy laws vs Political Parties
Laws which aim to protect control over personal information plays an important role in the preservation of a free and democratic society
May 14, 20242 min read
EU's AI Act -- almost ready to go
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act is close to becoming law.
May 8, 20241 min read
What are the limits to Data collection - case in point
GDPR and data minimization; and purpose limitation; CJEU Decision.
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Alberta Court FOIP Decision – Alberta’s 'Coal Policy' records
A group requested records from Alberta Energy that discussed the change of its 1976 Coal Policy – reportedly to allow coal mining
Apr 20, 20242 min read
Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop 'predatory' music AI
April 2, 2024 In an open letter also signed by Katy Perry and the estate of Frank Sinatra, they warn AI "will set in motion a race to the...
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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