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Privacy 'Sweep' by Global Regulators
Privacy authorities from around the world (Global Privacy Enforcement Network - GPEN) conducted a "sweep" of websites and mobile apps.
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Privacy Laws breached by Pornhub
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner has found that Pornhub’s parent company breached privacy laws in a revenge porn complaint. His...
Feb 29, 20241 min read


AI and Online Harms
The US Federal Trade Commission in its report to congress June 16, 2022, posited whether AI could solve the problem of Online Harms
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Backgrounder - Canada's Online Harms Act
On February 26, 2024, the Government of Canada introduced the Online Harms Act , legislation to make online platforms responsible for...
Feb 27, 20243 min read


Canada's Digital Safety Commission
The Online Harms Act would see the creation of a new Digital Safety Commission of Canada to administer the framework and to enhance...
Feb 27, 20243 min read
Take on Online Harms Act
February 26, 2024 - Michael Geist My immediate response to the government materials was that the bill is significantly different from the...
Feb 26, 20242 min read


BILL C-63 - An Act to enact the Online Harms Act
February 26, 2024, marked the introduction of the Online Harms Act to the Canadian public. It passed its first reading in the House of...
Feb 26, 20241 min read


PIPEDA Jurisdiction over foreign actors
Canadian Court asked to enforce PIPEDA against a Romanian website.
Jan 30, 20171 min read
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