While lawmakers around the world are fixated on addressing the privacy and security implications of data storage, it appears that the environmental ramifications are largely flying under their radar.
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has made a number of forward-looking proposals to overhaul Canadian privacy law but one of them is sure to raise some eyebrows.
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PIPEDA, like most privacy laws, is grounded on the principle of consent – but the notion of consent is somewhat broken and it’s time for reform.
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Imagine you wake up one morning and discover that the federal government is requiring everyone to keep their back doors unlocked. That’s what we’re talking about.
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One would think that with all the advances in technology, it would be possible we would have the ability to commission affidavits virtually or remotely in Canada. Think again.
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To celebrate 2020, I’m going out on a limb and making 10 predictions for the next decade.
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Whatever you choose to do this season, to help ease the inevitable awkwardness of IRL interactions, I’ve compiled this Holiday playlist to fill the crushing silence.
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The chances are good that you will either buy or receive a gift card this holiday season.
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A recent study analyzed tracking behaviours and privacy leakage for 27 WiFi hotspots in Montreal, including banks, shopping malls, restaurants and hospitals. The results are concerning.
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Before you buy that cool gadget for yourself or as a gift this holiday season, keep in mind that they are notorious for being lax on security and privacy. Here are some things you should watch out for and three tips to help you avoid problems.
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For more than a decade I have been writing and editing the Trademarks Guide that we are offering to you now as a free resource.
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Will Canadian businesses have to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that comes into effect on Jan 1, 2020? It depends.
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Lauren Sigoiun gives you a brief overview of SAFEs and some of their potential benefits and risks.
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Governmental acts and regulations help protect our privacy from government and businesses but not how other individuals use our personal information. What does the law have to say when things get personal?
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While Ontario’s privacy laws are comprehensive, there are no Acts or Regulations that address some surprisingly important areas. When does the law have your back and when are you on your own?
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Individuals in Ontario expect their privacy rights to be protected by legislation. That expectation is not always met in reality. This three-part series will look at the laws, the gaps, how we can fix those gaps, and how we can deal with them in the meantime.
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While it can take foreign workers months to obtain an H-1B visa in America, it only takes two weeks in Canada! How? This program is called the Global Skills Strategy.
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As part of a study, researchers at the University of Hertfordshire purchased 200 used hard drives and found that 59% still contained data from previous owners. That’s not good.
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Your trademark application could be rejected by the Registrar or opposed by the owner of an existing trademark if you’re not careful. Here are a few tips from Lauren Sigouin.
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At a recent Black Hat security conference, a PhD student explained how he was able to game the GDPR system to get all kinds of useful information.
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