2020

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Proposed amendments to Quebec privacy laws are out!

Bill 64 was published today and provides proposed amendments to the Quebec public sector and private sector privacy laws. Amendments to the private sector law include the following : Breach reporting requirements Obligation to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment Data portability right and de-indexation right Explicitly recognizes the right to anonymize personal information Obligation to have […] Read more

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IAPP Report : Privacy in the Wake of COVID-19 – Remote Work, Employee Health Monitoring and Data Sharing

Considering the rapid and massive changes underway, the IAPP and EY launched a research initiative to gain more insight into the unique ways privacy and data protection practices have been affected by the pandemic. The initial phase of the project included a survey of privacy professionals, taking a deeper look at how organizations, in general, […] Read more

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Cybersecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting rapid adoption of remote working arrangements and technologies present new and increased cybersecurity risks for organizations of all kinds and sizes. Organizations should consider and implement, as appropriate, recently issued authoritative guidance (see Appendix) to help manage COVID-19-related cybersecurity risks. In addition, when circumstances permit, organizations should seize the […] Read more

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Managing privacy and cyber risks during a pandemic

In a recent announcement, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Canadians’ privacy during the COVID-19 outbreak, stating that, “[d]uring a public health crisis, privacy laws still apply, but they are not a barrier to appropriate information sharing.” Other privacy commissioners throughout Canada have made similar statements. Given […] Read more

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Comments on the OPC Consultation on Artificial Intelligence

On January 28, 2020, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) published its Consultation on the OPC’s Proposals for ensuring appropriate regulation of artificial intelligence (Consultation Paper). The Consultation Paper sets out several proposals for how the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) could be reformed, in the words of the OPC, “in order […] Read more

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New book: Managing Privacy in a Connected World

Our new privacy book Managing Privacy in a Connected World (co-authored with Elisa Henry) is out! It deals with cutting-edge technologies (AI, blockchain, connected devices, IoT, targeted advertising) and new legal risks (digital consent, cyber, competition, online reputation, GDPR, privacy class actions, etc). This book would have not been possible without the help and expertise […] Read more