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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Nouveau document du Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée sur le traitement des données biométriques dans le privé

Le 11 août 2025, le Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada (le « Commissariat ») a publié un document d’orientation (le « document d’orientation ») à l’intention des organisations du secteur privé au sujet de...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Biometrics in Advertising: Consent Is Not Enough

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When using biometrics in advertising, consent is not enough. IAB Canada, a trade association for Canada’s interactive marketing and advertising industry, recently issued policy paper on using biometrics in digital...more

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New Federal Privacy Commissioner Guidance on Processing Biometric Data in the Private Sector

On August 11, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) published guidance (Guidance) for private-sector organizations on their privacy obligations under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic...more

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Canada's Officer of the Privacy Commissioner Issues Guidance on Biometric Data Processing

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On August 11, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada ("OPC") issued two sets of guidance for processing of individual's biometric data: one for federal institutions and one for private businesses. Below we...more

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Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Issues Biometric Guidance for the Private Sector

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

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BC Court Finds No Identifiable Class in Mall-Directory Camera Privacy Class Action

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In Cleaver v The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, 2025 BCSC 910, the BC Supreme Court refused to certify a class proceeding alleging privacy breaches of biometric data, concluding that the plaintiffs had failed to...more

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Pratiques exemplaires liées à la vérification numérique de l’identité dans le secteur canadien des services financiers

De nombreuses entreprises de services financiers sont tenues en vertu de lois et de règlements de vérifier l’identité de leurs clients. Il existe des outils technologiques novateurs qui simplifient le processus de...more

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Digital Identity Verification Best Practices for Canadian Financial Services

Many financial services businesses are subject to legal or regulatory obligations that require them to verify the identity of their customers. Although innovative technological tools, including those using artificial...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Recent Biometrics Decisions from Québec’s Data Protection Authority: Five Key Takeaways

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Two recent decisions by Québec’s data protection authority, the Commission d’accès à l’information (the “CAI”), should serve as cautionary tales for any business contemplating the deployment of biometric information...more

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Québec’s Restrictive Approach to Biometric Data Poses Challenges for Businesses Working on Security Projects

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

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Data & Privacy Update: Biometric, Ransomware, PIPEDA and EU-UK Data Transfers

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2021 promises to be an exciting year in the data and privacy space. With the adoption of technologies that collect, analyze, aggregate, distribute and share data, and the implementation of new laws and regulations in...more

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[Virtual Event] Advertising & Marketing Law - January 19th - 21st, 8:15 am - 1:15 pm EST

Be part of this renowned event which shape the law, policy and proceedings of Canadian advertising and marketing law. Attend the Canadian Institute’s 27th Annual Virtual Conference on Advertising & Marketing Law to delve...more

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