Blog: CA Privacy Laws
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FAQ: Handling Trademark Violations in Canada
Every business owner ought to think about the use of trademarks as part of their overall branding strategy. That is true throughout North America, but what happens if you own and operate a company in Canada and believe someone has violated your trademark? Your customers must be able to recognize and...
PIPEDA Privacy Policy Template
Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) requires all businesses to create a Privacy Policy that explains how and why they collect consumers' personal information. If your business targets Canadian consumers, failing to publish a Privacy Policy could put you in violation of this important privacy law. In this article,...
Privacy Laws By Country
Complying with privacy law is crucial for any business operating online. Due to the nature of online commerce and marketing, businesses often collect personal information from people in multiple legal jurisdictions. If you offer goods or services in a given country, you must obey the privacy laws of that country. We've compiled...
How the GDPR Affects Consent Under Canadian Privacy Laws
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has indirectly led to tighter rules in Canada for getting "meaningful consent." Federal and provincial regulators issued more explicit guidelines on making sure individuals really do understand the permission they give. Despite the GDPR connection, these guidelines involve domestic laws that Canadian...
Canada's New Digital Charter and Changes to PIPEDA
The Government of Canada has created a Digital Charter. It provides Canadians with new rights and expectations about how businesses will treat their personal information. In conjunction with the Digital Charter, flowing from its ten principles, there will also be some changes to the Personal Information Processing and Electronic Documents Act...
Data Privacy Access Requests
To avoid enforcement action, reputational damage, and legal issues, you need to handle data and privacy access requests correctly. The UK Information Commissioner's Office reports annually on the most common type of complaints it receives. Every year, the number one spot goes to complaints about the improper handling of subject access...