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A comprehensive guide to Privacy Impact Assessments for employers

In 2021, Quebec adopted Law 25, also known as Bill 64, to "modernize the framework applicable to the protection of personal information in various Acts." Law 25 aimed to address the challenges posed by the digital era by making it mandatory for businesses to conduct assessments, such as Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs). This article explores the significance of PIAs for businesses in ensuring compliance with the latest Canadian privacy laws.

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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.

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2021/2022 cyber/data outlook: Anticipated changes to privacy laws in Canada

Privacy compliance was once a straightforward process of checking the right boxes — not much more than adequate consents and a privacy policy on a website — but that world no longer exists. We are in the midst of a global explosion of legislation governing data.

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