Facebook Competition Lawsuit Links Privacy as Anti-competitive Harm to Users January 26, 2021 Dany H. Assaf, Molly Reynolds, Zirjan Derwa, Ronak Shah and Ally Lawrence On December 9, twin U.S. lawsuits against Facebook were launched that will shape the competition and privacy landscape for years to come. They were initiated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of Attorneys General from 48 U.S. states and territories.
A Discussion with Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner on what the Future Holds for Privacy Laws December 22, 2020 Katelyn Smith On November 27, our Section Chair, Molly Reynolds, sat down by the virtual fireside with Ontario’s new Information and Privacy Commissioner, Patricia Kosseim, for an insightful discussion on the future of privacy and access laws in Ontario.
Canada’s New Federal Privacy Bill November 23, 2020 Sarah Nasrullah Earlier this week, Minister Bains (Minister of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development) tabled Bill C-11, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020. Part I will enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA or the Act) and repeal Part I of PIPEDA. Part II will enact the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act (PIDPTA). Here are a few key highlights.
Privacy Modernization with a Northern Touch: the proposed Digital Charter Implementation Act November 23, 2020 Molly Reynolds and Ronak Shah The federal government has introduced Bill C-11 the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020, into Parliament. Bill C-11 aims to modernize the framework for the protection of personal information in the private sector and provide individuals with greater control over their information.
Schrems II Decision Invalidates EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and Ushers in Enhanced Scrutiny of Data Transfers Globally November 04, 2020 Molly Reynolds, Ronak Shah, Recently, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) released the long-anticipated Schrems II decision, which invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield mechanism that over 5000 U.S. businesses have relied on for purposes of transferring and processing data from the EU to the U.S.
Key Privacy and Cybersecurity Issues Financial Institutions Should be Thinking About November 04, 2020 Ronak Shah, Molly Reynolds, Joel Ramsey Accelerated digitization of the financial industry coupled with upcoming regulatory changes means privacy and cybersecurity issues will continue to be forefront issues that financial institutions will grapple with. Outlined below are five key privacy and cybersecurity issues organizations within the financial sector should be focusing on.
Privacy: Legal and Business Needs October 28, 2020 Marian Serna When it comes to privacy, understanding the applicable legislation is just the first step for a legal professional. Balancing individuals’ privacy needs with businesses’ ability to implement adequate privacy and cybersecurity protections is troublesome. To understand our role as legal professionals in the privacy industry, we first need to appreciate the ecosystem’s external and internal quirks. This article aims to provide insights into the practicalities of privacy.
OPC Guidance on the Internet of Things – Privacy Safeguards for Connected Devices October 13, 2020 By Chloe Snider and Luca Lucarini The IoT Guidance by the OPC provides overdue clarity on how the Personal Information and Protection of Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) applies to Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices, and guidance to manufacturers of those devices on specific security and other measures they should consider.
Children and Youth Privacy Rights Enhanced under Part X of the CYFSA- Panel Summary July 09, 2020 Kimberley Ishmael and Sakshi Chadha Co-chair Kimberley Ishmael summarizes the highlights of a program discussing the new rights and obligations stemming from Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. The program, which was held by webcast on June 25, 2020, was jointly hosted by the OBA's Privacy and Access to Information Law Section and Child and Youth Law Section.
Ontario Government to Launch COVID Alert, a Contact Tracing App, in July June 26, 2020 Jennifer McKenzie, Amanda Branch and Raffi Dergalstanian The Ontario government is championing the "privacy-first" approach that was used in developing COVID Alert, which will be the first government-backed digital contact tracing app to be rolled out in Canada.