This blog was written with assistance from Summer Law Student Jill Klassen.
On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) released it decision in York Region District School … Read More
The federal government recently announced the introduction of new legislation known as Bill C-72 aimed at improving patients’ safety and access to their health information. It is also referred to … Read More
A recent case serves as cautionary tale when using AI tools.
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is underway and its impact on society is undeniable. When AI is used in the … Read More
An organization's most valuable assets often lie in its non-public, sensitive and proprietary information – commonly referred to as confidential information. Such confidential information often includes the organization’s “crown jewels” … Read More
On April 15, 2024, several international security agencies released a guide of best practices for organizations to defend their artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cyberattacks and to improve confidentiality.
The National … Read More
“Generative AI” or GenAI is quickly becoming a household term, but how many organizations understand its benefits and risks?
GenAI is, at its most basic, artificial intelligence that generates content according … Read More
The expiration of a patent is a significant event in the lifecycle of intellectual property (IP) rights.
In Canada, a patent provides its owner with the exclusive right to make, use … Read More
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Bykovets, 2024 SCC 6, confirmed that Canadians' IP addresses are private, mandating law enforcement to obtain a search … Read More
In Lam v. Flo Health Inc., 2024 BCSC 391, the Supreme Court of British Columbia certified a proposed class action lawsuit against Flo Health Inc. for an alleged privacy breach … Read More
In recent weeks, news headlines have drawn attention to risks that businesses, governmental entities and other organizations may be exposed to when engaging third-party contractors to assist with IT projects.
This … Read More
