Recent Developments In Canadian Privacy Law And CGL Coverage

As in many other jurisdictions, Canadian law has struggled to keep pace with electronic and technological change. The law has done a poor job of protecting personal information. Privacy rights have not been well developed. Efforts are underway to remedy the legal shortfall. Developments in Canadian legislation and expansion of common law privacy rights are indicative of a move to protect the personal information and privacy of Canadians.

These changes are particularly notable for liability insurers. Electronic communication and mass data storage have created undeniable economic opportunity for Canadian business. Canadians are amongst the world's heaviest users of social media. Because more Canadians are using electronic communications, internetbased devices, and mass data storage (cloud and otherwise), there is greater opportunity than ever for loss of personal and private information. At the same time as such losses are becoming more likely, the range of potential