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Consent Unnecessary to Disclose Credit File to Statistics Canada

Dec 30, 2018

A recent OPC investigation highlights the need to proceed with caution when asked to disclose personal information to a government institution.

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What Can and Should the Law Do About ‘Deepfake’: An Update

Dec 5, 2018

This update looks at several additional causes of action and discusses how we can limit the deleterious social consequences of deepfake videos.

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Will my Securities Investigation Evidence be Subject to FIPPA?

Nov 26, 2018

It is generally safe to assume that records given to government institutions will be subject to freedom of information/access to information legislation.

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Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity Seminar

McMillan is pleased to host its third annual Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity Seminar in Toronto.

Details November 13, 2018 - 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
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Is your Privilege Protected? Ontario Court Revisits Doctrine of “Implied Waiver of Privilege” in Recent Decision

Aug 23, 2018

Recent case law from Ontario confirms that a party seeking to rely on parts of privileged document cannot simultaneously claim privilege over the same document.

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A $250,000 Reminder that “CASL” is Not Just an Anti-Spam Law

Jul 16, 2018

July, 2018, the CRTC announced it took enforcement action against Datablocks and Sunlight Media - the first time action is taken under Canada's "Anti-Spam Law"

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PIPEDA’s Breach Reporting Requirements Finalized, to Come Into Force November 1, 2018

May 15, 2018

Personal information where it is reasonable in the circumstances to believe that the breach creates a "real risk of significant harm"[1] to affected individuals

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Recent Privacy Concerns Call for Increased Transparency and Control

Apr 26, 2018

In the midst of the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, businesses should consider whether their data handling practices are consistent with user expectations

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Practicing Safe Text: Drafting Tips from the Stormy Daniels NDA

Mar 22, 2018

Stormy Daniels launches complaint asking a California court to find the NDA invalid and confirm she was free to speak publicly about an alleged 2006 sexual affair with Mr. Trump