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Digital Privacy Act

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Proposed privacy breach of security safeguards under PIPEDA

Organizations that have control over an individual's personal information are recommended to become familiar with the proposed requirements so that they are prepared to respond to the changes.

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Public Safety Canada calls for submissions on new national cybersecurity strategy

On August 16, 2016, Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) issued a consultation paper, launching a public consultation as part of PSC’s development of an updated national cybersecurity strategy. The consultation will close on October 15, 2016. Businesses may want to consider making submissions in respect of some key questions posed around possible regulation or standard-setting regarding Internet of Things and connected devices, certification for E-commerce activities, and information sharing (especially in respect of critical infrastructure).

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New PIPEDA data breach regulations proposed

On March 9, 2016 the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada released a discussion paper on the new data breach regulations being proposed. The Ministry is accepting public submissions until May 31, 2016 on the proposed Data Breach Notification and Reporting Regulations.

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