New tort: Publicity given to private life
The Federal Court of Appeal has provided some guidance on the recently–recognized tort of intrusion upon seclusion and the as–yet–unrecognized tort of publicity given to private life.
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Ransomware threat to Canadian businesses broadens
Recent hacker attacks — including the first successful attack on an Apple computer, and several attacks on U.S. and Canadian hospitals — have reminded Canadian businesses of the need to be vigilant about the danger posed by ransomware.
The new privacy tort – Another victory for victims of cyberbullying
In the highly-publicized decision of Doe v. N.D., the Ontario court recently granted a victim of cyberbullying significant damages, to compensate her for the serious emotional and reputational harm she suffered in the hands of the defendant.
