The majority of healthcare data breaches are likely to be instigated by human (employee) error. This often takes place in the form of stolen resources, privilege misuse, and other miscellaneous mistakes, such as mishandling Electronic Health Records. This is despite the technological advances in the areas of security research and cyber detection. Examples of data […]
Fingerprint identification, dates back to over a century. In Canada, biometric identification has been in use by some of its agencies for quite some time. Canada has been collecting the fingerprints of refugee claimants, detainees, and individuals ordered to be deported from Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been collecting the fingerprints of […]
The use of facial recognition technology is exploding. Facial recognition technology uses algorithms that map facial features – such as the distance between a person’s eyes, or the width of a person’s nose – and compares those features to a database of known individuals. Organizations may use the technology for security (e.g., cameras that “ID” […]
Many organizations may request geo-location information. For example, a delivery service organization may use an application that requires geo-location in order to delivery their service or product to the appropriate consumer. Mapping applications, such as the Maps application on iPhones, weather applications, or even couponing applications often require geo-location information in order to provide users […]
The exchange of information about individuals, including customers, employees and security holders, is often an integral part of merger and acquisition transactions. Compliance with privacy law is and must always remain a consideration in merger and acquisition transactions. This is particularly due to the evolving privacy regulation and enforcement regarding personal information in Canadian law. […]
It is well known that the online privacy in Canada is governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act(PIPEDA), but the unique needs of children aren’t specifically protected. In the US, in addition to state laws and protections, a dedicated federal law, The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This is very surprising given […]
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (known as “CASL” for short) came into effect on July 1st, 2014- is your business complying? With the introduction of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) many businesses needed to review their email and electronic (SMS, Social Media) marketing practices. The key requirements of CASL are: 1. Consent – the recipient of the email must […]
It is no secret that social media offers important business advantages to companies and organizations. However, there are many well-known security risks associated with using social media that leaves many organizations either simply prohibiting social media use altogether. What may be worse, is that for the organizations who are using social media, they often have […]
It’s true- all organizations must have a privacy policy by law. This policy is designed to explain how you collect, use and disclose personal information about individuals will put your staff and customers at ease, and minimize the possibility of lawsuits or punitive damages. If you are a federally-regulated business, or a company carrying out business […]
Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a confidential number used for income reporting purposes. Service Canada, the federal government department responsible for the administration of the SIN, has identified some of the most common uses of the SIN: • Employers for income tax purposes • Financial institutions from which you earn interest or income (for […]
