Cybersecurity In Canada: What To Expect In 2017

Summary

1. Mandatory Data Breach Notification Is Coming.It is anticipated that regulations related to mandatory databreach notification, record keeping of breaches and finesof up to $100,000 for non-compliance will come into forcelater in 2017. This will require organizations to review existingpolicies or implement new internal processes for identifyingand responding to data breaches.
2. Continued Growth in Cybersecurity and Privacy Litigation.2017 will see continued growth of class action certification ofcybersecurity and privacy actions and further reliance on tortssuch as "inclusion upon seclusion" and "disclosure of privatefacts". Further, once the mandatory data breach notificationrequirement comes into force, it is anticipated that litigation inthis area will increase.