The rise of biometric technologies has ushered in a new era of convenience and security. But with that innovation comes heightened privacy risk. Recognizing the sensitivity of biometric data, the Office of the Privacy...more
8/21/2025
/ Biometric Information ,
Canada ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Information ,
PIPEDA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy-By-Design ,
Private Sector ,
Regulatory Requirements
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the hiring landscape. Whether scanning resumes with machine learning tools or ranking candidates based on predictive models, employers in Canada may now want to ensure...more
5/22/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Canada ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements
The recent decision by the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec (CAI) regarding a popular grocer’s biometric data project in Quebec has far-reaching implications for other businesses considering or currently using...more
As of September 22, 2024, the final provision of Law 25, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, will take effect, establishing a new right to data portability for...more
1/30/2025
/ Canada ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
International Data Transfers ,
Jurisdiction ,
Personal Data ,
PIPEDA ,
Portability ,
Privacy Laws ,
Private Sector ,
Public Sector
As of September 22, 2024, the final provision of Law 25, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information will take effect, establishing a new right to data portability for...more