Authors: Adam Lakusta, Lorraine Pinsent
Have you used images you found online for your website? The implications of copying and pasting an image onto your personal or professional website may constitute copyright infringement… Read More
In December 2022, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Saskatchewan (IPC) released an Investigation Report following its investigation into an incident where the blind carbon copy (BCC) function was… Read More
Privacy is a key consideration in digital identification or credential programs, which are rapidly expanding in Canada and internationally. A recent pilot project launched in select U.S. airports demonstrates some… Read More
Authors: Gregory Forrest, Adam Lakusta
In Canada, the anatomy of a patent (also known as the specification) consists of four parts: the abstract, the claims, the description and the drawings. Legally… Read More
As we near the end of the year, it’s important to bear in mind the holiday season often comes with an increase in cyber risks. A recent report sheds light… Read More
Authors: Adam Lakusta, Gregory Forrest
Amendments to Canada’s Patent Rules (the “Rules”) took effect on October 3, 2022, introducing some of the most significant changes to patent prosecution in the past 20 years.
Some… Read More
The past year saw a substantial increase in complaints to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada – but reports of data breaches were curiously low, according to a… Read More
The practice of sharing sensitive health information via fax or unencrypted email needs to stop, according to a joint statement from Canada’s privacy commissioners.
On September 21, Philippe Dufresne, the Privacy… Read More
This article was prepared with the assistance of summer student Matthew Douglas.
Most businesses understand the importance of protecting their brand, but many mistakenly assume a registered corporate name or trade… Read More
If your customers use the same username and password for multiple online accounts, they could be at greater risk if your organization experiences a data breach. You can’t control what… Read More
