ArticleMore On The Law Of The BlockchainIn my last blog about the blockchain, I talked a bit about what blockchain technology is and how it could be useful.CanadaTechnologyAird & Berlis LLP
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ArticleLes actualités à noter selon Fasken : Protection des renseignements personnels et cybersécurité (août 2024)Ce bulletin mensuel a été préparé par l'équipe nationale Protection des renseignements confidentiels, vie privée et cybersécurité de Fasken.GlobalPrivacyFasken (French)
ArticleCOVID-19—Mitigating Risks To Critical IT Projects And ServicesGiven the disruptions arising from COVID-19, organizations are well advised to consider how such disruptions will impact their key information technology (IT) projects and services.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Bennett Jones LLP
ArticleField Law Post-Secondary SummitField Law held its second Post-Secondary Summit on November 30, 2017 in Calgary. Brief summaries of the presentations given at the Summit are provided below.CanadaEmployment and HRField Law
ArticleLa Banque du Canada donne des précisions sur les exigences de déclaration annuelle des FSP enregistrésLa Banque du Canada (la « Banque ») a récemment tenu une séance d'information et publié un guide détaillé à l'approche de la date limite à laquelle les fournisseurs...CanadaFinance and BankingBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
ArticlePractical Primer For Insureds And Insurers On Cyber LawIdentify company's legal obligations under federal and provincial privacy laws, securities laws, and policies and guidelines set out by industry regulatorsCanadaInsuranceDentons Canada LLP
ArticleWhen Will Referral Arrangements Constitute Trading Under The BC Securities Act?In a recent decision of the BC Securities Commission (BCSC), the BCSC provides helpful guidance concerning when referral arrangements cross the line and become trading for which registration is required.CanadaInternational LawNorton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
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Article2019 Lawson Lundell Privacy And Data Security Seminar BookletThis draft model cyber incident response plan (IRP) outlines how organizations can prepare for and respond to cyber attacks, data breaches, and other information security incidents. CanadaPrivacyLawson Lundell LLP
ArticleAmendments To US Criminal Procedure May Threaten The Privacy Of CanadiansThe explosion of modern communications technology is increasingly connecting Canadians to the world abroad. Geographical boundaries and distances are no longer as significant as they once were. CanadaPrivacyDevry Smith Frank LLP
ArticleCanada's Anti-Spam Legislation: Is Your Business Ready For The Private Right Of Action?Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) establishes a highly restrictive regime for the sending of marketing and promotional emails and texts (commercial electronic messages or CEMs).CanadaPrivacyGowling WLG
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ArticleThe Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – How Will It Impact Canadian Businesses?In effect across the EU since January 17, 2025, the Digital Operational Resilience Act ("DORA") aims to enhance the digital resilience of financial entities to withstand and respond to ICT-related disruptions. CanadaPrivacyFasken
ArticleThe Risk Of Cyberattacks For Auto Dealers Is Higher Than Ever, And So Are The Potential CostsPRIVACY BREACHES raise majorreputational and legal liabilities for autodealers of all sizes.CanadaPrivacyFogler, Rubinoff LLP
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