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
Most businesses understand the importance of protecting their brand, but many mistakenly assume a registered corporate name or trade name gives them trademark protection. This has led to countless cease … 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
With ransomware attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, they’re also becoming more costly than the average data breach, as illustrated by a new report.
The latest Cost of a Data Breach Report from … Read More
This article was prepared with the assistance of summer student Jacob A. Paczko.
After years of consultation and debate, Canada has passed legislation to extend copyright protection by 20 years to … Read More
Authors: Kristél Kriel, Adam Lakusta
In a world with no shortage of inspiring literary works, authors often ask where the line is drawn between being “inspired by” another person’s work and copyright infringement. … Read More
This blog was written with the assistance of Geena Holding, summer law student.
Failure to comply with privacy laws can result in hefty penalties and reputational damage. That’s why it’s critical … Read More
