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Archives for July 2023

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De-identifying personal information: What Canadian employers need to know

As employers and executives, it is crucial to prioritize the protection of personal information within your organization. One effective method for protecting against inappropriate disclosure is through de-identification, a process that alters personal information to render it non-identifiable to individuals.

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Just my emojination – Is your use of emojis running away with you?

A Saskatchewan court recently ruled that the use of a “thumbs-up”👍emoji can indicate acceptance of a contract. The ruling has attracted significant media attention and should change the way we approach electronic communications.

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Non-solicitation clauses in commercial IT agreements: Upcoming Competition Act changes

On June 23, 2023, new prohibitions on non-solicitation agreements will come into force based on amendments to s. 45 of the Competition Act (the “Act”). Under ss. 45(1.1)(b) and 45(2) of the Act, unaffiliated employers who agree not to solicit each other’s employees may be guilty of an indictable offence and liable on conviction to imprisonment of less than 14 years, a fine in the court’s discretion, or both.

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