McMillan Privacy Basics Bulletin Series
Privacy and Data Security are growing areas of concern for businesses. The law in this area is rapidly evolving, and privacy issues regularly feature in headline news stories. As organizations are increasing their investment in data privacy, McMillan’s Privacy Group would like to help our clients understand their core privacy and data protection obligations.
We are pleased to launch an eight week “Privacy Basics” bulletin series to introduce you to some basic privacy concepts and controls, as well as provide some general guidance for privacy compliance in Canada. To access articles in this series, click below.
Issue 1: Privacy policies
Issue 2: Privacy programs
Issue 3: Privacy training
Issue 4: Cybersecurity
Issue 5: Breach response plans
Issue 6: Data protection agreements
Issue 7: Cloud computing
Issue 8: Access requests
We hope that you will find our series useful in planning for your business. Please do not hesitate to contact your McMillan advisor or any member of our Privacy Group, if you have any questions arising out of the bulletins, or other privacy and data protection matters affecting your organization.
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First pilot project in Quebec aimed at granting an advantage to enterprises hiring indigenous peoples for the performance of a public contract
First pilot project in Quebec aimed at granting an advantage to enterprises hiring Indigenous peoples to perform a public contract.
Introducing Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, and an Update on the New Provincial Planning Statement
On April 10, 2024, Ontario’s provincial government introduced new legislation in its quest to “cut red tape”, speed up government processes, and meet its goal.
Consumer-Driven Banking is (almost) Here! Highlights from Budget 2024
On April 16, the Government of Canada released its 2024 budget which includes the promise of new legislation this spring to implement open banking in Canada.
Ontario Employers Beware: Common Termination Language Held Unenforceable
Ontario's Superior Court of Justice found that a termination clause was unenforceable because it gave the employer discretion to terminate "at any time".
Warning For Businesses: Companies Can be Liable for Tort of Bribery Even if They Did Not Intend to Pay or Receive a Bribe
Businesses with a duty to provide impartial advice must take steps to ensure the payments they make or receive are not later interpreted as bribes.
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