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While "Canada's Anti-Spam Act" (CASL) was passed in late 2010, progress with the associated regulations has been slow.

On Friday, January 22, 2016, the Ontario Court of Justice released reasons in R. v. Elliott, 2016 ONCJ 35.

Amidst calls for legislative reform and enhanced powers for privacy regulators, Canadian courts are playing their own part in expanding the scope of individuals' privacy rights.

Section 8, "Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure."

In 2017, we have witnessed increased scrutiny from the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) on the subject of cyber security, with the CSA releasing a number of publications on the matter to date.

There is no doubt that social media are very powerful tools in shaping an organization’s image.

On September 29, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced the immediate implementation of its first two regulatory steps...

As the digital age continues to grow, businesses continue rely on individuals to market goods and services through their followers across social media platforms.

As one of Toronto's top business law firms, Gowling WLG is comprised of a diverse and highly experienced team that provides clients with insightful advice...

In its first week, #metoo was used on Twitter. #metoo was used on Facebook by more than 4.7 million people in 12 million posts during the first 24 hours

Many employers are still trying to digitize their workplaces and play catch up with the latest technology. While software, social media, and various tech tools evolve, long-standing legal principles...

When is it appropriate for an employer to discipline an employee for their activity on social media? This is a question that employers often struggle

Arbitrator Howe upheld the Union's grievance, but refused to order the TTC to shut down its Twitter account.

Background checks are an important tool for employers to assess the suitability of candidates for employment opportunities within the organization.

Social media sites such as FACEBOOK and TWITTER are all about individuals connecting with other individuals.

In September 2015, a tragic collision between a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a driver under the influence of alcohol and a minivan resulted in the deaths of three children and their grandfather.

As we have previously discussed, defamatory posts on Facebook and similar social media platforms can be costly. Posts written in acrimonious circumstances that make unfounded attacks on someone's reputation...