Canada has faced an uptick in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, impacting the government, finance and transportation sectors.
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre) issued an alert … Read More
Understanding the significance of Zheng v. Bank of China (Canada) Vancouver Richmond Branch 2023 BCCA 43 in the current climate of increased financial scams.
The facts in the British Columbia Court … Read More
Introduction
The recent Court of Appeal decision, ICBC v. Ari, has generated widespread interest and debate amongst the privacy and class action community. This significant decision reinforces the importance of stringent … Read More
In the digital realm, where cyber threats are relentless, having a robust defensive strategy is paramount. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework, pioneered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), … Read More
Authors: Kristél Kriel, Nathan Schissel and Matthew Douglas, summer law student
In the constantly evolving digital landscape, the prevalence and sophistication of cyber threats, and subsequent attacks, continues to escalate. This … Read More
Updated as of March 8, 2024
Changes to The Health Information Protection Act (Saskatchewan) (HIPA) and Regulations came into effect on August 1, 2023, and will have a major impact on … Read More
As ransomware threats become increasingly sophisticated – and the cost of cyberattacks continues to mount – authorities in the U.S. have updated guidance on preventing attacks.
In May, a number of … Read More
Many organizations use artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize processes, analyze data, diagnose and treat patients, and customize user experiences.
We recently wrote about the privacy and cybersecurity risks with AI. Since … Read More
Canada’s oil and gas sector is at growing risk of Russian-aligned cyberattacks, warns a recent report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre).
In June, the Cyber Centre … Read More
If your organization is considering monitoring employees at work, recent guidance from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) highlights important risks for employers to consider.
There are a … Read More