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Published on: 9 Sep 2024 By

Privacy pulse: Ticketmaster investigation, Google is a monopoly and Texas lawsuits against Google and General Motors

The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For August, we have many updates to share. From the Canadian Office of t…

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Published on: 8 Aug 2024 By

Privacy pulse: CrowdStrike’s costly software update, PC Optimum investigation, and Google’s database leak

The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For July, we have many updates to share from a global IT outage, massive…

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Published on: 8 Jul 2024 By

Privacy pulse: Enforcement against Adobe, Microsoft controversies and OPC 23andMe joint investigation

The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates and commentary on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. There have been big updates from south of the border, par…

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Published on: 5 Jun 2024 By

Privacy pulse: New Ontario OIPC guidance, privilege in data breach investigations and further developments in state privacy law

The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. Before diving into this month’s update, I’m pleased to menti…

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Published on: 1 May 2024 By

Privacy pulse: AI arms race, TikTok restrictions, and U.S. legislative developments

Last month, the Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team introduced our Privacy Pulse series, focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on the world of technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence laws in both the U.S. and Canada. April has been busy,…

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Published on: 22 Jan 2024 By

Canadian private equity funds face hidden risks when taking on non-resident investors

Private equity funds and limited partnerships Private equity funds almost always operate as limited partnerships (LPs). The LP structure is simple but effective: The fund manager, usually a corporation, manages the business as the general partner and assumes unlimited liability. The investor…

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Published on: 11 Jan 2024 By

Navigating the mergers and acquisitions landscape: The role of due diligence

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent a strategic approach for companies looking to grow, diversify, or streamline their operations. However, the success of these transactions hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the target company’s financial, operational, and legal land…

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Published on: 8 Jan 2024 By

Ontario’s new Consumer Protection Act prompts businesses to revisit contracts for compliance

In the last month of 2023, Ontario’s Bill 142, Better for Consumers, Better for Businesses Act, 2023 received Royal Assent, which repeals the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 and replaces it with the new Consumer Protection Act, 2023 (“CPA 2023”). Notably, although the Bill was passed, CPA 2023…

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