LexBlog IP

APRIL 28, 2022

To be able to use the wi-fi, everyone instructed in the gate area was told over the loudspeaker that we had to download the airline app on our phones, and that if we wanted to purchase anything during the flight, we had to input our credit card numbers into the app. I am sure everyone can visualize my dismay at this announcement.

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Michael Geist

MAY 13, 2024

Bill C-27, Canada’s proposed privacy reform and AI regulation bill, continues to slowly work its way through the committee process at the House of Commons with the clause-by-clause review of the AI portion of the bill still weeks or even months away. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 10, 2022

According to Ziggo, linking IP addresses to specific subscribers raises serious privacy concerns, even if the personal information isn’t shared with BREIN. This means that linking an IP address to subscriber information would violate Dutch privacy law, which is based on the European GDPR.

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bill C-26 , alternately described as a cyber-security, critical infrastructure or telecom bill, remains largely below the radar screen despite its serious implications for privacy, expression, and affordable network access. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The bill may address an issue that is widely regarded as essential, but once Canadian privacy and civil liberties had the opportunity to review the fine print in the bill, many came away concerned. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below. Show Notes: Joint Letter of Concern Regarding Bill C-26.

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Michael Geist

MAY 29, 2023

It has taken many months, but Bill C-27, the government’s long overdue effort at privacy reform finally is headed to committee for review. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcast , Google Play , Spotify or the RSS feed.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Privacy reform in Canada has lagged at the federal level with the efforts to update PIPEDA seemingly going nowhere, but multiple provinces have moved ahead with amending their own laws. Chantal Bernier, the former interim privacy commissioner of Canada, now leads the Dentons law firm’s Canadian Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 26, 2022

The privacy reform bill that is really three bills in one: a reform of PIPEDA, a bill to create a new privacy tribunal, and an artificial intelligence regulation bill. What’s in the bill from a privacy perspective and what’s changed? The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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Michael Geist

MARCH 14, 2022

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics spent much of February conducting a study on the collection and use of mobility data by the Government of Canada. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 24, 2023

The controversy over Facebook and Cambridge Analytica was back in the spotlight in Canada as the Federal Court sided with Facebook and against the Privacy Commissioner of Canada in a decision arising from a 2019 investigation into the matter. What lies behind the decision and what does it mean for privacy in Canada?

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Michael Geist

MAY 8, 2023

This year, it is privacy that is at issue, with provisions related to political parties. Why would the government squeeze in privacy rules on political parties in Bill C-47? Colin Bennett, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Victoria and a leading privacy expert, has the answer.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Privacy breaches have become increasingly commonplace as businesses of all sizes grapple with how to keep customer information secure and what to do when things go wrong. I’ve been proud to serve as an advisor to JusTech, which provides some notable lessons on legal innovation and privacy law.

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Olartemoure Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Download Provisional refusal guide Topics of interest Antitrust Competition Law Compliance Copyright and Entertainment Law Corporate Law Data privacy Innovation Legal Design Litigation Patents Regulatory affairs Trademarks Data privacy policy Do you accept our data privacy policy? Don’t let it block you!

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 16, 2021

New Mexico’s Attorney General, Hector Balderas, continues to champion children’s online privacy protections, this time settling with Google over alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The New Mexico AG is making a name for himself in the area of children’s privacy.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 3, 2024

It features my mock opening statement alongside responses to some of the actual questions raised by MPs on issues such as privacy, website blocking, and poorly defined terms in the bill. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 22, 2021

After reading my colleague’s post on the priest who resigned from his high-profile position after his location was tied to Grindr, I thought it would be useful to remind readers to think about that privacy setting a bit more. Delete any apps that you are not comfortable with the Privacy Policies.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 24, 2024

It features discussion on the implementation of the Internet streaming and news bills (C-11 and C-18) as well as an analysis of the current state of privacy, AI, online harms, and digital tax as found in Bills C-27, C-63, C-69, S-210 and C-27. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 6, 2022

Here are a few tips that are still important for protecting your data and your privacy: If your information is compromised, sign up for credit monitoring or a credit freeze if offered. Check the privacy settings on your phone and update them frequently. Consider the Jumbo privacy app. ” I say, don’t give up.

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Michael Geist

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’ve described Bill S-210 , the Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act , as the most dangerous Internet bill you’ve never heard of as it contemplates measures that raise privacy concerns, website blocking, and extend far beyond pornography sites to include search and social media.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2022

investors and convinced them to download fraudulent mobile apps that use legitimate bank names and logos or other apps offering crypto wallets. After paying the taxes, the investors were unable to access the funds. The criminals reached out to U.S. The customers deposited funds, then the threat actors froze the assets. .

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

There is a federal law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), that requires app developers to obtain parental consent before collecting information from children under the age of 13. The law has been on the books for a long time, yet companies are not always in compliance with it.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Although a bit dated, a 2019 blog in Comaritech gives a good background on what geofencing is and what privacy concerns it presents. The blog, What is geofencing, how does it work, what are the privacy concerns? When users download these apps, they are notified that the company can share the location data with third parties.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 4, 2022

David Fraser is a lawyer with McInnes Cooper in Halifax and one of Canada’s leading privacy experts. He joins the Law Bytes podcast to talk about the Cloud Act, how it might fit into Canada’s privacy law framework, and how Canada should approach the negotiations. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod.

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Michael Geist

JULY 19, 2021

Several years ago, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada filed a reference with the federal court in a case that was billed as settling the “right to be forgotten” privacy issue. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telegram had attempted to argue that such a disclosure would be a violation of privacy laws in Singapore, where their servers are located. According to an email, they are shuttering their doors today, November 30th, and are asking users to download anything they need to preserve.

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Michael Geist

AUGUST 15, 2022

Bill C-27, Canada’s privacy reform bill introduced in June by Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, was about more than just privacy. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod. Show Notes: Bill C-27.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 19, 2023

At the start of the year, I focused on five issues in 2023 preview : the role of Canadian Heritage, the increasing tensions over digital policy, the emergence of private members bills, wireless policy disputes, as well as privacy and AI regulation. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From a Canadian perspective, Bill C-27 got most of its initial attention for its privacy provisions, but its inclusion of an AI bill – AIDA – has emerged as a huge issue in its own right. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 21, 2021

Earlier this month, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released a scathing report on the RCMP’s use of facial recognition technology, particularly its work with Clearview AI. In fact, even after these findings, the RCMP still rejected the Privacy Commissioner’s findings that it violated the Privacy Act.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently met to discuss automated decision-making technology, privacy risk assessments and cybersecurity audits under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). What kind of changes?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

A sample chapter, Chapter 14 (on publicity rights and endorsements), is available as a free download. We also have two online-only chapters on housing discrimination (Chapter 20) and political advertising (Chapter 21), both also freely downloadable. Chapter 15: Privacy. What Does the Book Cover? Chapter 11: Copyrights.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2023

The user is then prompted to download software that is malicious without their knowledge. Educate users about where to find legitimate downloads for programs provided by the business. When a search is made for the legitimate business, the fake ads appear first in the search results.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 7, 2022

The letters, sent by the law firm Hedman Partners, alleged that subscribers’ internet connections had been used to download or share movies (some pornographic) using BitTorrent. In this regard, the fact that the file containing the work can be downloaded automatically and in very small parts is not important.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Canadian digital law and policy in 2022 was marked by legislative battles over Bills C-11 and C-18, the Rogers outage, stalled privacy and AI reform, copyright term extension, and a growing trade battle with the U.S. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below. over Canadian policies.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Users may also prefer less advertising or find the amount of user data scooped up by official apps a privacy risk. Downloading a Pluto TV.m3u playlist takes a second and they can be used in anything from VLC Media Player to systems like TVHeadEnd , which enables streaming to locations in a network, no official apps required.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He was one of the first MPs to seriously consider user rights within Canadian copyright law, a vocal supporter of net neutrality and more affordable wireless services, and a leading advocate for privacy protection and social media regulation. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Canadian digital law and policy in 2023 was marked by so many legislative battles that you needed a scorecard to keep track: Bill C-11 on online streaming, Bill C-18 on online news, and Bill C-27 on privacy and AI were the headliners, but there were notable developments on content regulation, competition, and a digital services tax.

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