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Deal-maker or deal-breaker: the legal ins and outs of using AI in M&A

Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)Photo of Roxanne Caron (CA)Photo of Suzie Suliman (CA)By Imran Ahmad (CA), Roxanne Caron (CA) and Suzie Suliman (CA) on Posted in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, M&A Transactions
Deals involving AI bring about specific and unique issues for consideration during the due diligence process. Understanding the specific challenges created by AI is important for companies to ensure that the AI technology holds genuine value and would not raise red flags during the course of a transaction. Some important advice for companies looking to … Continue reading

Building Cyber Resiliency In the Energy Sector

Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)Photo of John Cassell (CA)By Imran Ahmad (CA) and John Cassell (CA) on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Protection
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, financial losses and legal exposure. The challenge with cybersecurity is attacker tactics are constantly evolving … Continue reading

Practical steps for businesses to comply with Bill C-27: part 2

Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)Photo of Shreya GuptaPhoto of Jeremie Wyatt (CA)By Imran Ahmad (CA), Shreya Gupta and Jeremie Wyatt (CA) on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Data Transfer, Intellectual Property, Privacy law
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 CPPA codifies a number of best practices and recommendations issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada … Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicles – Canada’s Current Legal Framework: Privacy (Part 4)

Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)By Imran Ahmad (CA) and Admin on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Privacy law
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 vehicles, AVs can also collect and use specific personal information about a driver (e.g., through … Continue reading

Bring-Your-Own-Device Programs: A Balance Between Privacy and Cybersecurity

Photo of Marisa KwanPhoto of Joseph Cohen-LyonsPhoto of Curtis ArmstrongBy Marisa Kwan, Joseph Cohen-Lyons, Curtis Armstrong and Admin on Posted in Cybersecurity, Privacy law
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 sector employers had at least one employee using personal devices for business-related activities.[1] While the BYOD approach … Continue reading

Ontario Court of Appeal Limits Application of Tort of Intrusion Upon Seclusion for Cyberattacks

Photo of Travis WalkerPhoto of Imran Ahmad (CA)By Travis Walker and Imran Ahmad (CA) on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data breach, Data Protection, Privacy law
Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightIn 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 third parties. However, while these cases should provide some reassurance that a cyberattack may not … Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicles – Canada’s Current Legal Framework: Liability in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Part 3)

Photo of Suzie Suliman (CA)Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)By Suzie Suliman (CA) and Imran Ahmad (CA) on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Protection
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 that touch on the areas of owner liability, product liability, and auto insurance. In this … Continue reading

Rare recovery in a complex ransomware case: Major NetWalker arrest leads to significant asset seizure

Photo of Andrew McCoombBy Andrew McCoomb on Posted in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data breach, Data Protection, Ransomware
Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightNorton 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 was the first of its kind and confirms an insurer’s ability to seek recovery for losses … Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicles – Canada’s Current Legal Framework: Cybersecurity Considerations (Part 2)

Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)By Imran Ahmad (CA) and Admin on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Protection
Norton Rose Fulbright - Data Protection Report blogThe emergence of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Canada will present a number of cybersecurity challenges and risks.  AV manufacturers will need to consider these risks and address them early in the design and development process of their products. In this post, we discuss some of the key cybersecurity risks associated with AVs, strategies to mitigate … Continue reading

Contracting for Cybersecurity Risks: Mitigating Weak Links

Photo of Tiana Corovic (CA)By Tiana Corovic (CA) and Admin on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data breach, Data Protection
Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightManaging vendor risks includes putting pen to paper. Organizations are increasingly susceptible to risks outside their controlled IT infrastructure as they engage third-party vendors to manage online platforms and process data. Even though an organization may have little to no control over a vendor’s security practices, it bears the ultimate responsibility for safeguarding its own … Continue reading

Privacy and Cybersecurity Due Diligence Considerations in M&A Transactions

By Admin on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, M&A Transactions, Privacy law
Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightPrivacy and cybersecurity practices of target companies are being increasingly scrutinized throughout the due diligence process in M&A transactions. Particularly, buyers want to understand the risk and value inherent in sellers’ data assets and sellers want to manage transactional and post-closing risks. In the course of their privacy and cybersecurity due diligence, buyers should consider … Continue reading

OSFI’s Technology and Cyber Risk Management Guideline: Part 2

Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)Photo of Shreya GuptaPhoto of Suzie Suliman (CA)By Imran Ahmad (CA), Shreya Gupta and Suzie Suliman (CA) on Posted in Cybersecurity, Privacy law
In July of this year, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) released the final version of its Guideline B-13 (the Guideline), setting out technology and cyber risk management expectations for all federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs), such as banks, insurance and trust companies. FRFIs will need to ensure that they have taken steps to … Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicles – Canada’s Current Legal Framework: A Primer (Part 1)

Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)By Imran Ahmad (CA) and Admin on Posted in Cybersecurity, Privacy law
In recent years, autonomous vehicle (AV) technology has undergone rapid development and it is predicted that AVs may soon be in a state to displace human driving altogether. In Ontario, the Automated Vehicle Pilot Program is currently in place to permit the testing of certain AVs by vehicle manufacturers. As AV technology continues to develop, however, … Continue reading

OSFI’s Technology and Cyber Risk Management Guideline: Part 1

Photo of Suzie Suliman (CA)Photo of Shreya GuptaPhoto of Imran Ahmad (CA)By Suzie Suliman (CA), Shreya Gupta and Imran Ahmad (CA) on Posted in Compliance and risk management, Cybersecurity
innovation circuit boardOn July 13, 2022, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) released its final Guideline B-13 (the Guideline), setting out technology and cyber risk management expectations for all federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs), such as banks, insurance and trust companies. FRFIs will need ensure that they have taken steps to comply with the requirements … Continue reading

Alberta OIPC’s 2022 PIPA Breach Report – Trends and Key Takeaways

Photo of John Cassell (CA)Photo of Imran Ahmad (CA)Photo of Miranda SharpeBy John Cassell (CA), Imran Ahmad (CA) and Miranda Sharpe on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data breach
On July 27, 2022, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) released its 2022 PIPA Breach Report.[1] The report analyzes the nearly 2,000 breach reports[2] received by the OIPC during   the ten year period since reporting was mandated in Alberta under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)[3]. The PIPA Breach … Continue reading

Canada’s artificial intelligence legislation is here

Photo of Maya MedeirosPhoto of Jesse BeatsonBy Maya Medeiros and Jesse Beatson on Posted in General
On 16 June 2022 the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-27, also known as the Digital Charter Implementation Act 2022. If passed, this package of laws will: Implement Canada’s first artificial intelligence (AI) legislation, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). Reform Canadian privacy law, replacing the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with … Continue reading

Bill C-11: Canada proposes new data privacy legislation

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Norton Rose Fulbright - Data Protection Report blogOn November 17, 2020, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains, tabled proposed legislation in Parliament that aims to overhaul Canada’s data privacy law. Bill C-11, entitled An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and to make consequential and related amendments to … Continue reading

COVID tracing & AI: Physically distant, socially together

Photo of Daniel Daniele (CA)By Daniel Daniele (CA) on Posted in Compliance and risk management, Data Transfer
Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightAs the second wave of COVID-19 spreads across Canada, the use of COVID-19 tracing apps is on the rise. For example, the Government of Canada released COVID Alert–an app using Bluetooth technology to help people report positive diagnoses, and control the spread of the virus. The success of the app depends on a high quantity … Continue reading

Draft mandatory data breach reporting regulations released for comment in Canada

Photo of John Cassell (CA)By John Cassell (CA) on Posted in Data breach
Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightOn September 2, 2017, the Government of Canada published proposed new regulations in the Canada Gazette, which set out specifics regarding the mandatory data breach reporting requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. The PIPEDA Amendments were passed in June, 2015 but are not yet in force.… Continue reading

IP Addresses as Personal Information: the Canadian and EU Positions Contrasted

Photo of Julie Himo (CA)By Julie Himo (CA) on Posted in Compliance and risk management
Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightThe October 19, 2016 judgment of the European Court of Justice in the matter brought by Patrick Breyer against the Federal Republic of Germany (the “EU Decision”) raises the issue of whether an IP address is personal information under the EU Directive 95/46/EC and provides an interesting comparison with the Canadian perspective.… Continue reading

Former Privacy Commissioner of Canada Jennifer Stoddard to headline a privacy event at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Montreal office

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Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightOn September 25, 2015, Jennifer Stoddard will visit Norton Rose Fulbright in Montreal to discuss the proposed sweeping reforms to Quebec’s legislation governing access to information and protection of personal information in the public sector. These reforms include proactive publication of government information at all levels, including studies and statistics in health and education and … Continue reading
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