Privacy & Data Management Blog

On November 25, 2021, amendments to B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 165 (“FOIPPA”) came into force through Bill 22-2021, with a few more anticipated within the coming months (by the end of next year).  FOIPPA applies to records in the custody or control of “public bodies”, such as government ministries ...

The Federal Court was asked to decide this question on a reference^[1] in the course of an investigation by the Federal Privacy Commissioner. The big issue in the investigation is whether the Commissioner has the authority to order Google to de-index, or remove links, from searches for an individual’s name. This has become known as the “right to be forgotten.” In this ...

B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry,^[1] and the Public Health Agency of Canada,^[2] have recommended that individuals who are not fully vaccinated^[3] continue wearing masks in indoor public spaces.

At the same time, public authorities are providing little to no guidance on how or when businesses can continue mask requirements. They are also not ...

With increasing numbers of Canadians being immunized each day against COVID-19, the question on many peoples’ minds is whether Canadians will be asked to prove they are vaccinated by way of a vaccine passport. Vaccine passports can take a range of forms, but the defining feature is a verified record of a person’s immunization status.

The question many employers are now ...

All indications are that the evolution of privacy laws and their impact will continue to evolve, perhaps even at a greater pace, in 2021. In celebrating Privacy Day, January 28, 2021, we would like to share four things businesses should be keeping their eyes on, and planning for, in 2021.

1. Significant changes to privacy legislation in Canada.

Canadian federal and ...