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One step closer to AI regulations in Canada: The AIDA companion document

Alongside a flurry of important artificial intelligence news in recent weeks (OpenAI’s GPT 4…, Midjourney V5…, and back-to-back announcements by Google and Microsoft that generative AI soon be integrated into their productivity tools…), the Federal Government released preliminary guidance on the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.

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Social media in the workplace: Addressing cybersecurity risks

Employers often allow employees to use their social media accounts at work during the workday. However, it is important to recognize that threat actors can compromise an organization’s networks and systems.

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The unexpected effect of the introduction of mandatory breach notification requirements in Québec

Since September 22, 2022, organizations doing business in Québec have to report any confidentiality incidents (i.e., privacy breaches) that cause a risk of serious injury, due to the partial entry into force of An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (formerly known as “Bill 64”).

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