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
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
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 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
Most privacy breaches in Alberta represent a real risk of significant harm (RROSH) to affected individuals, according to a report from the province’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner… Read More
The ArriveCAN app – used to screen travellers entering Canada for COVID-19 – is under investigation by Canada’s Privacy Commissioner, according to a recent news report.
On July 28, Global News… Read More
Authors: Kristél Kriel, Milad Alishahi, Haley Stearns
Sending an email to a group of people without using the blind carbon copy (BCC) field might not seem like a big deal – but it’s… Read More
If you’re planning to track your customers’ movements through a mobile app, you’d better have a good reason for doing so and obtain meaningful consent from your users – or… Read More
