Navigating The Intersection Of Canadian And EU Privacy Laws

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Cyber security and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are essential for businesses in this digital age.

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Jarett Schaumberger

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Cyber security and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are essential for businesses in this digital age. Having a strong cyber security policy goes hand in hand with the management of personal information and understanding GDPR even for Canadian businesses.

Businesses and private sector organizations in Canada are becoming increasingly aware of the legal obligations associated with the handling of personal information (i.e., any information about an identifiable individual). Many are taking prudent steps to comply with privacy obligations and to limit their potential liability, including seeking legal advice and implementing privacy policies. However, these steps are often taken in the context of applicable Albertan and Canadian privacy statutes, leaving a "blind spot" with respect to potentially applicable European Union (EU) privacy law.

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Navigating The Intersection Of Canadian And EU Privacy Laws

Cyber security and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are essential for businesses in this digital age. Having a strong cyber security policy goes hand in hand with the management of personal information and understanding GDPR even for Canadian businesses.

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