Employers should have strong privacy management programs in place and should consider potential privacy issues when making disciplinary decisions.
Generally, employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy on workplace computers and… Read More
While 2020 saw many industries grind to a halt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture was not one of them.
In these times of uncertainty, one thing remains certain: people… Read More
We reviewed the appropriate safeguards and measures organizations should have in place when transferring customer data to service providers and other third parties based on the recommendations of the Office… Read More
We have seen exciting developments this week as Health Canada authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canada. However, the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine raises a number of… Read More
Is your software company looking for new markets due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your existing customers? Are some of the markets you are considering selling to… Read More
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) came into force nearly 20 years ago. PIPEDA, as well as its “substantially similar” counterparts in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec,… Read More
Authors: Adam Merrick, Kristal Allen, Justin Di Liello, Sanjana Ahmed
Canada’s technology sector has played a crucial role in Canadian employment and economic growth. This role has been further fueled by… Read More
In a recently released report, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”),has provided organizations with useful guidance on the proper controls and security measures to have in place… Read More
In an increasingly digitally-driven world, what are your rights to access the digital assets of an individual who has appointed you to handle their affairs?
On June 29, 2020, the Saskatchewan… Read More
This blog was prepared with the assistance of summer student-at-law Jason J.S. Birring.
On August 4, 2020, it was announced that a legal exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act… Read More
