2023
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Déchiffrer demain : l’abécédaire sur la gouvernance de l’IA
Éloïse Gratton December 19, 2023
Afin d’aider nos clients à comprendre les implications de la mise en œuvre d’un programme de gouvernance de l’IA, particulièrement en ce qui concerne l’IA générative et l’impact du projet de loi C-27 au fédéral, nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous notre Abécédaire sur la gouvernance de l’IA. Ce court document vise à fournir un […] Read more
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Decoding Tomorrow: BLG Primer on AI Governance
Éloïse Gratton December 19, 2023
In order to assist our clients in understanding the implications of AI implementation, particularly concerning generative AI and the impact of Canada’s draft AI law, we are excited to share with you our Primer on AI governance. This short document is designed to offer foundational understanding of how organizations can proactively approach AI implementation, mitigate associated […] Read more
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Bravo à Daiana Gomez qui obtient la bourse d’excellence académique Eloïse Gratton!
Éloïse Gratton December 14, 2023
Lorsque l’Université de Montréal m’a contactée il y a deux ans pour me proposer d’offrir une bourse d’excellence académique, j’étais ravie de contribuer à encourager les étudiant-e-s en droit qui parviennent à concilier leurs activités sportives et leurs études tout en conservant d’excellentes notes. J’ai une grande admiration pour ces athlètes.Cette année, Daiana Gomez a obtenu cette bourse […] Read more
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BLG’s translation of the Commission d’accès à l’information consent guidelines
Éloïse Gratton November 30, 2023
On Oct. 31, 2023, the Québec privacy regulator, the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI), published the final and official version of its guidelines on consent. However, the CAI has confirmed that it would not be publishing an English version of this document. Given the strong interest of organizations throughout Canada for this important source of […] Read more
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP turns 200!!!
Éloïse Gratton November 17, 2023
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) turns 200! Merci aux clients qui sont venus célébrer avec nous hier soir. (Photo: Patrick Laverty-Lavoie, Eloïse Gratton, Simon Du Perron, Candice HEVIN, François Joli-Coeur et Catherine Labasi-Sammartino de l’équipe Protection de la vie privée).#BLG200 #TheFutureofLaw Read more
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BLG recrute avocat.e.s en protection de la vie privée et droit des technologies!
Éloïse Gratton November 14, 2023
BLG offre à ses clients des conseils stratégiques et juridiques dans le domaine du droit des technologies de l’information et de la protection de la vie privée par le biais de son groupe sectoriel Respect de la vie privée et protection des renseignements personnels. Ce groupe sectoriel que je dirige est reconnu comme étant un […] Read more
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CASL enforcement – $40,000 penalty for sending phishing text messages
Éloïse Gratton November 7, 2023
On October 30, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced a notice of violation imposing a $40,000 penalty on a Quebec resident for conducting a high-volume phishing campaign in violation of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (commonly known as CASL). The notice of violation is the first published CASL enforcement action in 2023. Read Bradley Freedman’s article available on BLG’s website. Read more
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My Appearance to discuss Bill C-27 (Federal privacy law – private sector)
Éloïse Gratton October 24, 2023
I am delighted to have been invited by the House of Commons of Canada’s Standing Committee on Industry and Technology to appear before the Committee as part of a panel of witnesses in view of its study of Bill C-27, An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection […] Read more
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – A Canadian Perspective
Éloïse Gratton October 18, 2023
In August 2023, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology released a public draft of an updated Cybersecurity Framework with significant changes, including an emphasis on governance and supply chain risk management that align with Canadian legal requirements and regulatory guidance. The updated Framework will be an important benchmark resource for Canadian organizations of all kinds […] Read more
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Patrick Laverty-Lavoie joins the BLG privacy team!
Éloïse Gratton August 28, 2023
We are delighted to welcome new associate Patrick Laverty-Lavoie to the BLG privacy team. Patrick provides strategic advice on cybersecurity, privacy and data protection. He assists companies comply with data protection legislation and address legal issues related to information security and emerging technologies. Prior to joining BLG, Patrick worked in private practice, advising companies on […] Read more