Privacy and data

Scope of 'intrusion on seclusion' tort in Canada has narrowed since recognized in 2012: lawyers

Scope of 'intrusion on seclusion' tort in Canada has narrowed since recognized in 2012: lawyers

Many class actions followed Ontario appeal court decision in Jones v. Tsige: Dentons lawyers

Public Safety Minister emphasizes cyber defences in response to Auditor General's report

Public Safety Minister emphasizes cyber defences in response to Auditor General's report

The report focused on whether the RCMP could effectively enforce cyber laws

BC whistleblower protection extends to public post-secondary institutions

BC whistleblower protection extends to public post-secondary institutions

Legislative changes are introduced to uphold accountability within the public service

BC Supreme Court awards damages in ICBC privacy breach class action

BC Supreme Court awards damages in ICBC privacy breach class action

Court stressed the need to hold large organizations accountable for protecting personal information

BC court affirms privacy commissioner's authority over federal political parties' data collection

BC court affirms privacy commissioner's authority over federal political parties' data collection

The case revolves around the use of personal information by FPPs

BC Court of Appeal overturns ruling requiring disclosure of privileged information on birth alerts

BC Court of Appeal overturns ruling requiring disclosure of privileged information on birth alerts

Solicitor-client privilege cannot be set aside by inference: court