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Biometric Data: Privacy Compliance In Practice

Businesses are increasingly adopting biometric technologies for a wide range of uses, from controlling access to digital and physical spaces and verifying identity online, to detecting customer sentiments and estimating user ages on social media sites...

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada's Emerging "Right To Be Forgotten": Federal Privacy Commissioner Rules On De‑Listing

On August 27, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the OPC), Canada's federal privacy regulator, determined that in certain circumstances, search results for an individual's name can be de‑listed where the risk of serious harm outweighs the public interest (the Findings)

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Dentons Canada LLP

Balancing Privacy, Dignity And Expression: The Case Against Google Search Results

Privacy reform in Canada has been advancing slowly. However, the recent appointment of Evan Solomon as Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation...

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Torkin Manes LLP

How Far Does The Professional Secrecy Of CPAs Extend?

The Quebec Court of Appeal recently addressed this question in Autorité des marchés financiers v. Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec, 2024 QCCA 1500.

Canada Litigation

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BCF Business Law

L'Alberta devrait-elle adopter une loi autonome sur l'IA? Principaux points à retenir du rapport de l'OIPC

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

AI In The Workplace: What Employers In Ontario Need To Know

Canada Employment

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Rosen Sunshine Newsletter - November 2025

Canada Healthcare

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Rosen Sunshine LLP

Les actualités à noter selon Fasken : Protection des renseignements personnels et cybersécurité au Canada, aux États-Unis et dans l'Union européenne (octobre 2025)

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Fasken (French)

TikTok's Privacy Blunders: A Wake-Up Call For Business Owners

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

OSB Issues New Guidance : What Licensed Insolvency Trustees Must Know About AI Tools

Canada Technology

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Bennett Jones LLP

Plain Language, Stronger Protections: Lessons From The TikTok Privacy Investigation

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McKercher LLP

De-Identification Of Personal Information And The New IPC Ontario Guidelines

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Le Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada conclut à un droit limité au déréférencement en vertu de la LPRPDE

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes Data Governor: Fall 2025

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Cost Of Using AI To Generate (Fake) Case Law

Canada Technology

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Bishop & McKenzie

Fall Tax Briefing: Trust Tax Structures, Mutual Fund Trust Eligibility, Director Liability And More

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Canada 2025 Draft Tax Changes: Key Updates For Individuals, Corporations, And Trusts

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Close, But No Bad Faith: The Fine Line Between Insurers Being Wrong And Acting In Bad Faith

Canada Insurance

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Fillmore Riley

Significant Amendments Announced To The Accord Acts – Final Update

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Cox & Palmer

Privacy Commissioner Of Canada Finds Limited Right To Delist Under PIPEDA

On August 27, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released its report of findings relating to its investigation into whether Google LLC...

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Click, Breach, Repeat? Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call For Manitoba Municipalities

The recent Auditor General Report on Municipal Allegations and Gaps in Provincial Oversight released on August 28, 2025, emphasized that cybersecurity should not just be "on the radar" for municipalities...

Canada Technology

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Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

The Principles Of Privacy Protection

Privacy is a fundamental right. Personal information is a core part of who we are as individuals, and respecting privacy rights, as noted by Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada...

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Harper Grey LLP

Social Media Platform In The Privacy Hot Seat: Key Takeaways From The Privacy Commissioner's Report

In September 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the "OPC"), together with its counterparts in Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec (collectively, the "Offices"), commenced an investigation into the privacy practices of TikTok.

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Miller Thomson LLP

The Clock Is "Tik'ing": Time To Check For Gaps In Your Privacy Program

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MLT Aikins LLP

Data Sovereignty In Light Of The CLOUD Act: Back To The Future?

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employment Applicant Privacy: Overview Of An Employer's Privacy Obligations During The Recruitment Process In Quebec

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McMillan LLP

Navigating The World Of Online Canadian Sweepstakes : Legal Pitfalls And The Role Of AI

Canada Technology

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Bennett Jones LLP

Should Alberta Enact A Standalone AI Law? Key Takeaways From The OIPC Report

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

Acceptable Use Policy, Personal Use, And Employee Privacy: Ten Questions Answered

Canada Employment

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Novel Privacy Claims And The Limits Of Class Action Certification: RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler, 2025 BCCA 329

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Actionable Insights From The Joint Investigation Of TikTok By Canadian Privacy Regulators: A Practical Checklist For Organizations

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Gowling WLG

From Generative To Agentic AI: Legal And Privacy Risks For Organizations

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WeirFoulds LLP

M&A Meets Privacy Law: A Guide To Compliance And Risk Mitigation

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Gowling WLG

Novel Privacy Claims And The Limits Of Class Action Certification: RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler, 2025 BCCA 329

On Sept. 22, 2025, the British Columbia Court of Appeal in RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler, 2025 BCCA 329 issued its appeal decision setting aside the certification of a class action granted by the court below.

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Actionable Insights From The Joint Investigation Of TikTok By Canadian Privacy Regulators: A Practical Checklist For Organizations

On September 23, 2025, Canada's federal and provincial privacy regulators in Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta released their joint findings from their investigation into TikTok for non-compliance with applicable Canadian privacy laws (see backgrounder here).

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Gowling WLG

From Generative To Agentic AI: Legal And Privacy Risks For Organizations

A new phase in artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging: agentic AI. Unlike generative AI tools like ChatGPT, which respond to prompts, agentic AI goes beyond by taking autonomous actions such as sending emails...

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WeirFoulds LLP

M&A Meets Privacy Law: A Guide To Compliance And Risk Mitigation

In today's digital age, privacy and cybersecurity are critical considerations in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. As Canadian businesses increasingly rely on data and technology...

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Gowling WLG

What Canada's Recent CRA Cyber Incident Means For You

Canada Technology

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Bateman MacKay LLP

Fasken's Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity In Canada, The US, And The EU (September 2025)

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has issued the first-ever administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) under the province's health privacy law (PHIPA)...

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Fasken

Les actualités à noter selon Fasken : Protection des renseignements personnels et cybersécurité au Canada, aux États-Unis et dans l'Union européenne (septembre 2025)

Ce bulletin mensuel a été préparé par le groupe Protection des renseignements confidentiels, vie privée et cybersécurité de Fasken pour vous...

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Fasken (French)

Federal Privacy Reform: Where We Left Off And What's Next

As the Canadian federal government signals its intention to reintroduce privacy reform legislation, this is a timely opportunity to revisit the status of Bill C-27...

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Gowling WLG

No Need For Access, Theft Or Disclosure: Encryption Of Data Is Notifiable Under PHIPA And CYFSA

In Hospital for Sick Children v. Ontario (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2025 ONSC 5208, the Divisional Court clarified that the notification obligations in the Personal Health Information Protection Act...

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

My Child Uses TikTok: Should I Be Worried About Their Privacy?

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Siskinds LLP

Privacy Commissioner Of Canada's New Guidance On Biometrics: What Does It Mean For Your Business?

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Regulating Deepfakes Through Copyright: Would Denmark's Proposed Approach Be Right For Canada?

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Miller Thomson LLP

Navigating AI In Recruitment: Legal Considerations And Best Practices For Employers

Canada Employment

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Boughton Law Corporation

Biometric Data In Canada: Navigating New Federal Privacy Commissioner Guidance For Businesses In The Private Sector

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Miller Thomson LLP

Privacy And Cybersecurity Are No Longer IT Issues, They Are Board Issues

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Your Tech Stack Is Only As Strong As Your Contracts

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Responsible AI Is Not Just A Tech Issue, It Is A Leadership Imperative

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Civil Privacy Law In Alberta: Where Do We Go From Here?

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Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP

PHIPA Decision 298: First Imposition Of Administrative Monetary Penalties

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Biometrics: Guidance For Canadian Employers

Canada Employment

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George Waggott Law

IT Contracts And Confidentiality Agreements: Do We Need An Indemnity Clause?

Canada Media & IT

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MLT Aikins LLP

Alberta Court Clarifies Consent And 'Publicly Available' Information In Clearview AI Decision

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Gowling WLG

Nouveau document du Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée sur le traitement des données biométriques dans le privé

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Highlighted Content

Landmark Canadian Tax Law Decision That Limits CRA's Authority Under Section 231.2 Of Income Tax Act: Canada (National Revenue) V Shopify Inc., 2025 FC 968

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

What Are A Taxpayer's Rights During An Access To Information And Privacy (ATIP) Request For Their Own Tax Records? Canadian Tax Lawyer Explains

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

I'm Listening: BC Appeal Court Confirms That Secretly Recording Colleagues Constitutes Just Cause

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Alberta Court Establishes New Tort Of Harassment

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Updated Requirements For Federally Regulated Financial Institutions' Technology And Cyber Incident Reporting Obligations

Canada Insurance

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Walker Sorensen

Latest Videos

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Governance Foundations: Privacy Program Structures And Legal Requirements (Video)

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INQ Consulting

Privacy Lessons From 2024 That Every Business Should Be Aware Of (Video)

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Siskinds LLP

Defending Your Business Against Cybercrime And Cyberwarfare (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Interview With The Information & Privacy Commissioner Of Saskatchewan (Video)

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MLT Aikins LLP

The Professionalism Series: Transforming The Legal Landscape With Artificial Intelligence (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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