My data, everyone’s business – Privacy regulators issue Concluding Joint Statement on data scraping and the protection of privacy
On October 28, 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) issued a Concluding Joint Statement on data scraping and privacy protection.[1] This document outlines the expectations for organizations to safeguard individuals against the risks posed by unlawful […]
Facebook failed to obtain consent and safeguard personal data: Federal Court Appeal clarifies PIPEDA compliance
INTRODUCTION On September 9, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal (the “FCA”) issued its decision in Privacy Commissioner of Canada v Facebook Inc., 2024 FCA 140,[i] overturning the Federal Court’s decision[ii] and declaring that Facebook, Inc. (now Meta Platforms Inc.) […]