Consumer Protection
California Court Interprets E-Mail Addresses under the Song-Beverly Act
One of the most interesting and important developments in retail privacy cases is a recent unpublished decision, Capp v. Nordstrom. […]
6 Month Countdown to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) has been a long time coming. The Government of Canada announced today that most of CASL’s provisions […]
Canadian Advertisers Self-Regulate Online Behavioural Advertising
Call to Action on OBA The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) is aware of the challenges associated with balancing privacy in the online […]
A road-map to sending “commercial electronic messages” under CASL
Let’s take stock of the information currently available on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). First, there is the Act itself. Next, […]
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) – Proposed New Regulations Would Soften Impact
Draft Regulations recognize CASL should not apply to “regular business communications” Industry Canada has published long-awaited draft Regulations that would lessen the impact […]
Children’s Online Privacy Protection: U.S. Developments Compared to Canada
There were two important developments in the U.S. regarding children and mobile technologies. FTC Staff Report On December 10, 2012, […]
“CRTC encourages businesses to start preparing for Canada’s anti-spam legislation”
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) is expected to enter into force in 2013, together with two sets of regulations that will […]
Supreme Court decision on fair dealing
Today the Supreme Court of Canada determined that 30 second previews of songs offered by online music services constitute “fair dealing […]
MicroSD memory cards to be excluded from copyright levies
In a press release entitled “Harper Government Says No to Fees on Memory Cards”, Minister of Industry Christian Paradis announced the […]
“Fair dealing” online? No quick test, no one-size fits all
Mark and Constance Fournier operate the Free Dominion website as a political news discussion forum. Richard Warman had an exclusive […]
Anti-Spam Update – Proposed New Exemptions on the Way
Today the Canadian Bar Association held an update session for members on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”). An oral presentation was provided by […]