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By Occasional Contributors | 9 Minutes Read April 28, 2023

Important new shift in Canadian privacy law: Legitimate interest exception to consent

One of the more significant changes brought about by the proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act is the introduction of an exception to consent based on an organization’s legitimate interest.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Information Technology, Privacy / consent, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, GDRP, internal control, Internal Controls, IT, legitimate interest exception, personal information, privacy laws Leave a Comment

By Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA | 2 Minutes Read March 15, 2023

The risk is assessed as high. So what?

risk managementWhile there may be a debate whether risk should be assessed using qualitative or quantitative measures, I believe that is answering the wrong question. Knowing what the level of risk is, even whether it is an unacceptable level of risk, is insufficient information.

Article by Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA / Business, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology / assessing risk, business risk, internal control, risk management Leave a Comment

By Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) | 2 Minutes Read March 2, 2023

Transferring risks through insurance

risk managementInsurance is one way for not-for-profits to manage risks, by shifting or transferring risks to an insurer in exchange for a premium.

Article by Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) / Business, Not for Profit / insurance, internal control, not-for-profit, risk management, transferring risk Leave a Comment

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