Privacy and cyber risks are essential considerations for almost all merger, acquisition and financing (“M&A”) transactions. Privacy and cyber risks can affect the viability and value of a transaction, influence the nature and terms of a transaction and, in some circumstances, cause the parties to abandon a transaction. In addition, parties to an M&A transaction […] Read more
Une décision récente du Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada (le « CPVP ») illustre la nature complexe et souvent ambiguë du consentement au sens de la loi fédérale canadienne encadrant la protection de la vie privée, la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels et des documents électroniques (la « LPRPDE »). Elle met aussi en […] Read more
A recent decision by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) illustrates the complex and often ambiguous nature of consent under Canadian federal privacy legislation, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). It also highlights key implications for Canadian retailers processing data as part of their digital marketing and analytics efforts, using offline conversion […] Read more
Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Candice au sein de l’équipe Cybersécurité, respect de la vie privée et protection des renseignements personnels de BLG. Avant d’entrer au service de BLG, elle était avocate pour un cabinet juridique national où elle conseillait des clients de divers secteurs sur des questions liées au respect de la vie privée, à […] Read more
We are delighted to welcome Candice on our team! Ms. Hévin specializes in privacy and commercial law. She advises emerging companies, banking institutions and other established businesses in different industries on a various range of issues, including compliance with Canadian privacy laws requirements and drafting privacy policies and contractual agreements. Prior to joining BLG, Candice […] Read more
Bill C-27 – the second iteration of Bill C-11 (2020), which died on the order paper in 2021 – is currently at second reading in the House of Commons. Canada’s Consumer Privacy Protection Act introduces two new statutes that would make substantial changes to the federal data protection legislation, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). First, the Consumer […] Read more
Le projet de loi C-27 – deuxième mouture du projet de loi C-11, mort au feuilleton en 2021 – est en deuxième lecture à la Chambre des communes. La Loi de 2022 sur la mise en œuvre de la Charte du numérique prévoit l’édiction de deux lois apportant d’importantes modifications à la législation fédérale en matière de protection des données, la Loi sur […] Read more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s 2022 privacy and data security enforcement action regarding the CafePress online retail platform resulted in orders against both parties to a 2020 transaction for the sale of the CafePress business and assets. The enforcement action is a cautionary tale for parties to M&A transactions. You can read our article on […] Read more
On Jan. 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) heard the case of Andrei Bykovets v. His Majesty the King (40269). This appeal is of significant importance to Canadians’ privacy rights, specifically their informational privacy, as it addresses the interpretation of section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter) protecting individuals from unjustified intrusions by […] Read more
Cybersecurity is a fundamental issue for Canadian organizations of all kinds and sizes, including organizations that use information technology services managed by independent service providers. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued guidance to help organizations manage cyber risks when procuring and using managed information technology services. You can read Bradley Freedman’s article on […] Read more