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Privacy Commissioner of Canada Cracks Down on Mobile Health Devices

Privacy Commissioner of Canada Cracks Down on Mobile Health Devices

  • June 06, 2016
  • Lisa Abe-Oldenburg

This article explores the recent examination by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada of internet-connected/wireless health devices that collect data on individuals and whether they are compliant with PIPEDA requirements.

Privacy Law
Safe Harbour No More: EU-US Data Transfer Deal Invalidated by Court

Safe Harbour No More: EU-US Data Transfer Deal Invalidated by Court

  • November 16, 2015
  • Imran Ahmad, Bernice Karn The contribution of Noah Leszcz, articling student, in the preparation of this article are gratefully acknowledged.

This article looks at the implications of the European Court of Justice's decision to invalidate the Safe Harbor Framework between the European Union and the United States.

Privacy Law

Studies Show User Mistakes Aid Most Cyberattacks

  • May 19, 2015
  • Fazila Nurani

Two reputable studies have found that the vast majority of hacking attacks are successful because employees click on what appear to be innocuous links in e-mails that actually install malware; companies fail to apply available patches to known software flaws; or technicians do not configure systems properly.

Privacy Law