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DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION THROUGH LITIGATION
Through the Discovery process, the Plaintiff wanted copies of documents that disclosed the names of employees who complained about him.
Jul 16, 20241 min read
Privacy 'Sweep' by Global Regulators
Privacy authorities from around the world (Global Privacy Enforcement Network - GPEN) conducted a "sweep" of websites and mobile apps.
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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
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
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
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
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
Ontario Medical Association
Personal financial information of physicians.
May 1, 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
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
Google's Search Engine - subject to PIPEDA!?
FCA decided that the exception in PIPEDA for journalistic purpose (s. 4(2)) does not apply to Google.
Sep 29, 20231 min read
OPC Findings on Agronomy Company Data Breach and the Importance of Digital Security
Discover the critical findings by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) on the Agronomy Company data breach.
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Facebook vs OPC
British consulting firm had accessed the personal information of Facebook users
Apr 13, 20231 min read
OPC Rebukes Home Depot for Sharing Customer Data with Facebook
Discover how Home Depot violated customer privacy by sharing data with Facebook, leading to a rebuke from the OPC.
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Tim Horton's App tracking customers
App was tracking customer location even when the App was closed
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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