McMillan Privacy Basics Bulletin Series
Privacy and Data Security are growing areas of concern for businesses. The law in this area is rapidly evolving, and privacy issues regularly feature in headline news stories. As organizations are increasing their investment in data privacy, McMillan’s Privacy Group would like to help our clients understand their core privacy and data protection obligations.
We are pleased to launch an eight week “Privacy Basics” bulletin series to introduce you to some basic privacy concepts and controls, as well as provide some general guidance for privacy compliance in Canada. To access articles in this series, click below.
Issue 1: Privacy policies
Issue 2: Privacy programs
Issue 3: Privacy training
Issue 4: Cybersecurity
Issue 5: Breach response plans
Issue 6: Data protection agreements
Issue 7: Cloud computing
Issue 8: Access requests
We hope that you will find our series useful in planning for your business. Please do not hesitate to contact your McMillan advisor or any member of our Privacy Group, if you have any questions arising out of the bulletins, or other privacy and data protection matters affecting your organization.
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Double the Trouble: The BCCA Refuses to Strike Duplicative Class Actions Before Certification
Class action bulletin. Summary of InvestorCOM Inc. v. L'Anton, 2025 BCCA 40, a recent decision of the BCCA on the issue of duplicative class actions.
Recent Developments in the Canadian Psychedelics Industry
This bulletin provides an update on recent developments in Canada's psychedelics industry.
Company Ordered to Cease Using Facial Recognition Technology to Monitor Access to its Facilities: Overview of Quebec Privacy Regulator’s Decision
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.
Significant Changes to the Québec Mining Regime are Now in Force
Significant amendments to the Québec mining regime tabled by the Government in the spring 2024 came into force late last year.
Thumbs Up or Signed Deal? Court Affirms Emoji as Valid Acceptance of Agreement
We discuss the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal's decision on whether a “thumbs up” emoji sent through a text message is acceptance of a contract.
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