data protection

Are changes to Canada’s Privacy Law landscape on the horizon?

February 12, 2020 Lisa Stam, Spring Law Employee Relations, HR and Technology, Human Resources, Privacy and Security, 0

It looks like 2020 might be the year where Canada catches up in the realm of privacy and data protection laws. These will likely have a ripple effect throughout the workplace.

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Joint investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia – BC company failed to comply with privacy laws

December 2, 2019 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Privacy and Security, Training and Development, 0

A recent report concluded that AIQ, a British Columbia company, failed to meet its obligations under Canadian privacy laws when it used and disclosed the personal information of millions of voters in British Columbia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s consent guidelines are in effect as of January 1, 2019

January 7, 2019 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, Human Resources

Last spring, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released an important guidance document concerning meaningful consent. It now applies as of January 1, 2019.

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Privacy Commissioner of Canada provides guidance on meaningful consent

June 4, 2018 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Privacy and Security

Obtaining meaningful consent represents a significant responsibility, and the Privacy Commissioner has created a checklist to assist organizations in achieving compliance.

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Privacy Commissioner of Canada provides guidance on inappropriate data practices

June 4, 2018 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Privacy and Security

The Privacy Commissioner has outlined several “No-Go Zones”, and organizations are recommended to avoid collection, use and disclosure of personal information for these inappropriate purposes.

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The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25, 2018 – what does this mean for Canadian organizations?

June 4, 2018 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Privacy and Security

When determining whether the GDPR applies to our organization, it is important to ask questions such as, “Do I have an establishment in the EU?”, “Do I offer goods or services to individuals in the EU?”, and “Do I monitor the behaviour of individuals in the EU?”

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