Privacy and data

Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner launches expedited process to resolve appeals

Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner launches expedited process to resolve appeals

The new process applies to specific types of appeals, including access to information appeals

There are tools to fight 'deep fakes' but there are limitations, OBA webinar attendees told

There are tools to fight 'deep fakes' but there are limitations, OBA webinar attendees told

Remedies include appropriation of personality, harassment, copyright, defamation, and privacy

Scope of 'intrusion on seclusion' tort in Canada has narrowed since recognized in 2012: lawyers

Scope of 'intrusion on seclusion' tort in Canada has narrowed since recognized in 2012: lawyers

Many class actions followed Ontario appeal court decision in Jones v. Tsige: Dentons lawyers

Public Safety Minister emphasizes cyber defences in response to Auditor General's report

Public Safety Minister emphasizes cyber defences in response to Auditor General's report

The report focused on whether the RCMP could effectively enforce cyber laws

BC whistleblower protection extends to public post-secondary institutions

BC whistleblower protection extends to public post-secondary institutions

Legislative changes are introduced to uphold accountability within the public service

BC Supreme Court awards damages in ICBC privacy breach class action

BC Supreme Court awards damages in ICBC privacy breach class action

Court stressed the need to hold large organizations accountable for protecting personal information