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There has been an increase in cyberbullying with the rise of social media. According to the Canadian government, "cyberbullying involves the use of communication technologies… to repeatedly intimidate or harass others".

Less than two months after the Federal Court set aside the Canadian government’s order requiring TikTok Technology Canada Inc. (TikTok Canada) to shut down, the parties...

Most of us are familiar with Instagram – a social media engine, primarily utilized in its all-too-familiar form of a phone application, that allows users to share images and videos of themselves or others for public viewing...

On the evening of Friday, January 8, 2021, Twitter took the unprecedented move of permanently suspending the account of the sitting President of the United States of America.

Facebook recently advised that I have celebrated my 10 year anniversary with them – longer than my actual wedding anniversary! For most, social media, such as Facebook is a means to sharing events, photographs, opinions, and information on life events. However, should there be an expectation that those posts remain private, when involved in litigation?

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics has recently tabled its Report, entitled "Privacy and Social Media in the Age of Big Data".

The CSA notes that arm's length third parties often provide commentary about issuers through online blogs or social media websites.

We know that a comprehensive estate plan will ensure that your assets get distributed according to your wishes. What assets, exactly, does this plan include?

Organizations will be required to notify the Commissioner in the event of a data breach.

Troublesome employees can disrupt a workplace and subject employers to reputational and economic costs.

As Facebook's popularity continues to grow, so too do the consequences of its misuse by employees. This is highlighted by two recent arbitral decisions in which terminations were upheld on the basis of content posted on Facebook by employees while off-duty.

Respectful workplaces make sense in both the legal and business contexts.

Even the best HR professionals can sometimes use a reminder of best practices when it comes to the use of technology in the workplace.

When used properly, social media can be a powerful tool for connecting individuals, marketing businesses and mobilizing the masses behind a cause.

What are the limits of what can be said on social media about a candidate in an election? The question was answered in Laprise c. Simard, 2022 QCCS 1384, a recent decision by Justice Claude Bouchard...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) isn't just a red carpet for filmmakers – it's a global marketplace where content creators, distributors, investors, business professionals...

In a time when online sharing is becoming more and more complicated thanks to an ever increasing number of social media platforms cropping into existence and an equally ever increasing amount of time people are spending online, various copyright issues are bound to arise.

Shortly after the release of the record-breaking Netflix show "Bridgerton," Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear took to TikTok to post songs they had written inspired by the television show.