Innovation, Data and Technology Insights

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Incorporating information security standards into agreements with vendors

Insight

Published: February 15, 2024

Authors: Nathan Schissel, Jeremy Barber, Ian Schatz

Categories: Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, Technology Projects & Transactions

To ensure customers and vendors are clear on what is required to protect a customer’s data, customers can rely on information security standards as contractual safeguards. Still, there are several different … Read More

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Open banking legislation on the horizon

Insight

Published: February 1, 2024

Authors: Nathan Schissel, Jeremy Barber, Ian Schatz

Categories: Banking & Commercial Lending, Credit Unions & Cooperatives, Financial Services, Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

The Government of Canada plans to develop and implement open banking legislation by 2025. The federal government intends to introduce a legislative framework for open banking, which has been re-branded “consumer-driven … Read More

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Cybersecurity guidance for public companies in Canada and the U.S.

Insight

Published: January 11, 2024

Authors: Sean MacLachlan, Kristél Kriel, Cael Hibbert

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities, Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently laid charges against a U.S. software company and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The charges allege fraudulent activities and failures in managing … Read More

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Help us help you: Federal funding for commercializing IP is available

Insight

Published: December 18, 2023

Authors: Randy Brunet, K.C., Matt Barnes, Dan Patriarca

Categories: Commercialization & IP Strategy, Innovation, Data and Technology

If you are a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Canada, you may be looking for ways to fund and protect your innovative ideas and grow your business. The question … Read More

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New Canadian guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence

Insight

Published: December 13, 2023

Authors: Kristél Kriel, Cael Hibbert

Categories: Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

On December 7, 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released new guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. While these principles are not exhaustive in … Read More

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Alberta launches a gamechanger incentive program for carbon capture projects

Insight

Published: December 6, 2023

Authors: Thomas Collopy, Ken Tennenhouse, Andrew Konopelny, Scott Masson, Randy Brunet, K.C.

Categories: Construction, Energy, Innovation, Data and Technology

On November 28, 2023, the Alberta government launched the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP). The new incentive aims to advance investment in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects … Read More

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New international guidance for artificial intelligence systems released

Insight

Published: November 27, 2023

Author: Kristél Kriel

Categories: Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

In previous blogs, we wrote about the significant concerns that have been raised with respect to an organization’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Now, in what is being called a … Read More

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Considerations for all North American esports organizations – GameSquare levels up with $17 million FaZe Clan acquisition

Insight

Published: November 24, 2023

Authors: Mahdi Shams, Graham Christie, Selena Chen, William Su

Categories: Esports, Innovation, Data and Technology, Labour & Employment, Mergers & Acquisitions

On October 21, 2023, GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME) (TSXV:GAME) announced it is purchasing FaZe Clan (NASDAQ:FAZE), a California-based professional esports and entertainment organization for US$17 million. GameSquare, an international digital media … Read More

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Interview with the Information & Privacy Commissioner of Saskatchewan

Insight

Published: November 2, 2023

Author: Kristél Kriel

Categories: Health Care, Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

MLT Aikins lawyer Kristél Kriel recently interviewed Ronald Kruzeniski, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Saskatchewan, about the top privacy issues facing public entities in Saskatchewan today. The interview covers … Read More

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Privacy and young people – Is your organization doing enough?

Insight

Published: October 19, 2023

Author: Kristél Kriel

Categories: Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Young people’s privacy is an important and complex issue in our digital age. Young people have the right to keep their personal information private, but they also face many challenges … Read More