August 19, 2020Whether you are a founder drafting a Privacy Policy for your company or signing one as a customer, there are three (3) key components to a Privacy Policy that you should be aware of. A founder/customer should understand what data is being collected, how the data is being managed, and how the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) apply.
January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is soon to take effect, meaning Canadian businesses who handle the personal information of EU residents will need to review their privacy policies.
January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how, on July 1, 1983, Canada’s Privacy Act was introduced to regulate how federal government institutions managed personal information.
January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how companies collect and create mass amounts of data – a lot of it being of confidential nature.
January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses the implentation of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the coming months.
October 27, 2016When creating a privacy policy, ensure that all information is in one format and that the document is clear, accurate, and readily available. A complaint was filed against Bell Sympatico (Bell) about...
October 27, 2016Privacy policies of popular websites have most captivated the media and the public’s attention.
Google’s privacy policy has caused the most cont...
September 09, 2016When entering into an important contract, take the time to discuss with your business partners, advisors and legal counsel, to make sure that you are clear about your opportunities and risks. In this article, we describe four simple steps to follow to make sure that your interests are protected when negotiating an agreement.
August 11, 2016This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses a recent case where the High Court permitted a university to disclose personal information of a student accused of sexual assault.
May 20, 2016This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com is discussing how companies can better prepare their privacy matters to mitigate issues with trade secrets and intellectual property.
October 28, 2015A critical part of a company acquisition is ensuring that the transaction is not missing any of the consents required of the contractual counterparties.
October 01, 2015This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses the importance of effective privacy guidelines, policies, and procedures relating to video surveillance on school property.
December 01, 2014This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com provides an overview of the guidance provided by the Canadian Privacy Commissioners for compliance of privacy laws.
July 04, 2013This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses a recent decision by the BC Supreme Court. The author explains that the decision indicates that Courts are prepared to treat policy breaches very seriously.