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Who Owns a Thought? Navigating Legal Issues in Neurotech

Apr 17, 2025

In this bulletin, we explore some legal considerations that could arise as consumer-oriented neurotechnology becomes increasingly accessible.

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As Federal Legislation Stalls, Alberta Continues to Move Forward with its Privacy Reform Efforts

Apr 8, 2025

As federal privacy reform stalls, Alberta advances with new public sector laws (POPA/ATIA replacing FOIP) and 12 recommendations to its private sector law, PIPA

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Legal Considerations in Canada related to Deepfake Videos and Images

Mar 11, 2025

Following our recent bulletin on "voice cloning", we discuss the applicability of certain causes of action to "deepfakes".

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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: What Companies Need to Know About Force Majeure Clauses Under Quebec Law

Feb 18, 2025

This bulletin explores what constitutes a force majeure clause and how it is applied in B2B commercial agreements.

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Company Ordered to Cease Using Facial Recognition Technology to Monitor Access to its Facilities: Overview of Quebec Privacy Regulator’s Decision

Feb 11, 2025

In this bulletin, we provide an overview of the Quebec privacy regulator's decision in ordering the Company to cease using its facial recognition technology.

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Beyond Borders: BC Court issues seminal ruling on the jurisdictional application of the Personal Information Protection Act

Jan 8, 2025

In Clearview v. OIPC, the BC Supreme Court provided clear guidance on the application of BC PIPA to foreign companies: the real and substantial connection test.

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Bill C-26: A New Chapter in Canadian Cybersecurity Regulation

Dec 24, 2024

On December 5, 2024, parliament passed an act respecting cyber security (Bill C-26), which ushers in a new era of cybersecurity for federal organizations.

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Naughty or Nice? Wrapping up the Year with a Look at Children’s Privacy in Canada

Dec 18, 2024

In this bulletin, we identify the key questions for private sector organizations attempting to handle children's data in accordance with Canadian law.