Privacy lessons from 2024 that every business should be aware of
As a cross-border business technology and privacy lawyer working with clients in Canada and the United States, I understand how overwhelming it can be for businesses to navigate the constantly evolving landscape of privacy laws. In this brief video, I’ll highlight the key lessons from …
View the post titled Privacy lessons from 2024 that every business should be aware ofPrivacy 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…
View the post titled Privacy pulse: Enforcement against Adobe, Microsoft controversies and OPC 23andMe joint investigationTL;DR – Who reads the Terms of Use?
Business owners: do you think your customers read your website’s Terms of Use? Probably not. However, you probably want your customers to read it. Afterall, the Terms of Use sets out the backbone of your legal relationship with your website’s visitors. Throughout the years, Terms of Use have…
View the post titled TL;DR – Who reads the Terms of Use?Privacy policies: Why are they important?
If you operate an online platform–be it a website or a mobile app–you probably also collect, use, or disclose personal information. If so, you are required to have a privacy policy[1]. Privacy policies explain to your patrons what data you collect, why you collect that data, how that data wi…
View the post titled Privacy policies: Why are they important?Driving into the future: Privacy and insurance implications of self-driving cars
Back in the early 90s, shows like Transformers and Knight Rider shaped and invigorated the imagination of young kids by integrating well known cars with computerized, autonomous, and intelligent personalities. The cars drove themselves; both literally and in personality. Today this story, wh…
View the post titled Driving into the future: Privacy and insurance implications of self-driving carsTop five things you need to know to get your business to be PCI compliant
Does your business accept payment via credit card? If so, you will likely need to be PCI compliant. This article provides a step-by-step guide for beginners on what PCI compliance is and how to get your business PCI compliant. 1. What is PCI DSS? The PCI Security Standards Council (the “Coun…
View the post titled Top five things you need to know to get your business to be PCI compliantA new Privacy Commissioner may be coming to town
Lawyers have been chatting around the water cooler about “Bill C-11”. But what is that and how does it affect you? As explained in our previous article about whether the Prime Minister could ban TikTok, the data privacy of Canadians is governed by PIPEDA. This Act sets Canada’s current stand…
View the post titled A new Privacy Commissioner may be coming to townWhen is a Freedom of Information request frivolous or vexatious?
Freedom of information requests will be refused if they are “frivolous or vexatious.” The bar is very high for a request to be considered frivolous or vexatious – the head of the institution that is refusing the claim needs to have evidence to substantiate their decision. This short article …
View the post titled When is a Freedom of Information request frivolous or vexatious?Could the Prime Minister ban TikTok?
Short answer: Probably not on his own. He likely needs Parliament’s help. But why are we talking about banning TikTok? As many of our readers know, President Trump has been trying to ban TikTok for months now. On August 6, 2020, President Trump issued executive order 13942 giving authority t…
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