The recent Canadian privacy case involving Facebook attracted international attention as the world's leading social networking site agreed to implement a series of changes that will affect 250 million users. While the case is widely viewed as a significant victory for Canadian privacy, my weekly technology law column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) notes the issue might never have been addressed but for a second, little-noticed privacy decision released two weeks later.
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Privacy Law Emerges as Latest Canadian Export
Appeared in the Toronto Star on September 14, 2009 as Standing on Guard for Privacy – Before Facebook The recent Canadian privacy case involving Facebook attracted international attention as the world's leading social networking site agreed to implement a series of changes that will affect 250 million users. While the […]
Still Time To Speak Out: Government Grants 48 Hour Extension For Submissions
The government has just announced that there is a 48 hour extension on submissions to the copyright consultation. While the discussion forum has closed, Canadians now have until Tuesday night to submit their views on copyright. If you missed last night's deadline, there is still time to craft your own […]
Privacy Commissioners Urge Caution on Lawful Access
Canada's Privacy Commissioners have issued a resolution calling on the government to proceed with caution on its lawful access legislation. The resolution calls for evidence that the new provisions are needed, seeks alternatives, and sets conditions for striking the right balance.
York University Obtains Court Order For Bell & Rogers Subscriber Information
There has been considerable discussion in recent weeks regarding the prospect of court orders mandating ISPs or other intermediaries disclose identifying information about anonymous individuals (Google model case, Ottawa city hall blog). Overlook, however, is a recent order obtained by York University requiring Bell and Rogers to disclose subscriber information. […]
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