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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


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


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


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


Privacy Class Action - RateMDs
British Columbia’s Privacy Act, allows people to sue where a corporation “violates the privacy of another”
May 3, 20241 min read


EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Finalized Text Revealed Ahead of Crucial Vote
The European Parliament has released the finalized version of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in anticipation of its upcoming vote during the plenary session on March 13th.
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Class Action -- selling user information to Third Parties
It is alleged that Flo Health Inc. intentionally violated the privacy of people who used its App to track their reproductive cycles.
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Backgrounder - Canada's Online Harms Act
On February 26, 2024, the Government of Canada introduced the Online Harms Act , legislation to make online platforms responsible for addressing harmful content. Intended to create stronger online protections for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content. It would hold online platforms, including livestreaming and user-uploaded adult content services, accountable for reducing users’ exposure to harmful content on thei
Feb 27, 20243 min read


Canada's Digital Safety Commission
The Online Harms Act would see the creation of a new Digital Safety Commission of Canada to administer the framework and to enhance online safety in Canada. A new Digital Safety Commission would:
Feb 27, 20243 min read


BILL C-63 - An Act to enact the Online Harms Act
February 26, 2024, marked the introduction of the Online Harms Act to the Canadian public. It passed its first reading in the House of...
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Clearview AI Inc. & The UK Data Protection Law
November 17th, 2023 ----- The UK Information Commissioner is seeking permission to appeal the First Tier Tribunal's judgment on Clearview AI Inc.
Nov 17, 20231 min read


The International Data Transfer & The European Union:
November 16th, 2023
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Updates on The European Union AI Act
November 15th, 2023 ---- Trilogue negotiations for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act faced obstacles last week when two member states, France and Germany, sought retraction of the proposed regulatory approach for foundation models.
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Implementation of The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
November 15th, 2023 --- The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) has made progress since its adoption in July, with the U.S. Department of Justice announcing the appointees to the independent Data Protection Review Court.
Nov 15, 20231 min read


What the Government Plans to do About Robocalls and Robotexts
November 15th, 2023 --- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct an inquiry into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on robocalls and robotexts.
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Should Salaries be Included on Job Postings? What Ontario plans on doing:
November 7th, 2023 --- David Piccini, Ontario's Minister of Labour, announced new regulations to ensure that employers post salaries in job ads and disclose the use of AI in the hiring process.
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Government Response to AI: Executive Order 14110
November 3, 2023 --- U.S. President Joe Biden issued Executive Order 14110 to address the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI).
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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