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By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 2 Minutes Read June 30, 2017

Defending a lawsuit is not a “commercial activity” under privacy legislation

In a case dating back to 2016 but just recently published, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has ruled that the collection and use of a plaintiff’s personal information for the purpose of defending against a civil lawsuit is not a “commercial activity” and, as such, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act does not apply.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Privacy / commercial activity, personal information, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, PIPEDA, privacy legislation

By Drache Aptowitzer LLP | 3 Minutes Read April 13, 2015

Charities and related businesses

Registered charities, except charities designated as private foundations, may run related businesses; however, the Income Tax Act does not define what a related business is except to state that a volunteer-run business is to be considered a related business even if there is no link between the business and the objects of a charity.

Article by Drache Aptowitzer LLP / Business, Not for Profit / Canada Revenue Agency, charitable activities, charitable program, commercial activity, CRA, Drache Aptowitzer LLP, Income Tax Act, Policy CPS-019, Registered charities, related businesses, Tanya Carlton, volunteer-run business

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 6 Minutes Read November 21, 2014

CASL computer program provisions come into force January 2015

Effective January 15, 2015, new rules under the Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL) will impose an express consent regime on the installation of a computer program on another person’s PC, smartphone or other computer-based device. The rules will apply to almost any computer program, not just malware/spyware/harmful programs.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Business, Information Technology, Privacy / Canada's anti-spam legislation, CASL applies to intrusive programs, CASL computer program provisions, commercial activity, computer programs, computer systems, Deemed consent, express consent, implied consent, installation of a computer program on another person’s PC, levels of disclosure, malicious or concealed software

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