In December 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT, a powerful AI-powered chatbot that could handle users’ questions and requests for information or content in a convincing and confident manner. The number of users signing up to use the tool increased very rapidly
Cybersecurity
Building Cyber Resiliency In the Energy Sector

For the energy sector, cybersecurity has been a top-of-mind issue for some time. This is particularly true given some of the high-profile cyber-attacks seen in recent years that have grabbed not only media headlines but also resulted in operational disruption…
Practical steps for businesses to comply with Bill C-27: part 2
In our previous update, we summarized key operational elements that businesses should be aware of under the proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA), and provided practical tips to help businesses comply with these new requirements. As currently drafted, the…
Hong Kong: Data Security Measures Guidance published by the PCPD

As data breaches and cyber attacks continue to surge and attackers become more sophisticated, organisations are well aware that the need for robust data security measures is becoming increasingly important.
In Hong Kong, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for…
Autonomous Vehicles – Canada’s Current Legal Framework: Privacy (Part 4)
Across the globe, the race is already underway among vehicle manufacturers to develop fully autonomous vehicles (AVs). AVs currently under development make sense of their surroundings and control vehicle operation through data gathered about the outside world. Like other connected…
Bring-Your-Own-Device Programs: A Balance Between Privacy and Cybersecurity


A ”bring your own device” (BYOD) program is a popular arrangement used by employers, whereby employees use their personal devices (e.g., smartphones, laptops, or tablets) for both personal and business purposes. Last year, about two-thirds of Canadian private…
ICYMI – Late December in privacy and cybersecurity

Late December and early January tend to be a busy time for everyone, so you may have missed a privacy update or two during that time. We have set out some updates in the form of questions, with some links…
Ontario Court of Appeal Limits Application of Tort of Intrusion Upon Seclusion for Cyberattacks

In three recent cases, the Court of Appeal for Ontario effectively curtailed the ability of privacy breach victims to advance claims under the tort of intrusion upon seclusion against organizations for failing to prevent unauthorized access to personal information by…
Autonomous Vehicles – Canada’s Current Legal Framework: Liability in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Part 3)

As autonomous vehicle (AV) technology continues to grow in functionality and sophistication, it is only a matter of time before AVs become commercially available across Canada. The arrival of autonomous vehicles in Canada will raise a number of liability-related questions…
Rare recovery in a complex ransomware case: Major NetWalker arrest leads to significant asset seizure
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada’s cyber litigation team recently obtained an order in favour of an insurer, granting it relief from forfeiture in respect of more than 11 bitcoins from the assets seized from a prolific ransomware gang.[1] This case…




