2023

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Decoding Tomorrow: BLG Primer on AI Governance

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!

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

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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CASL enforcement – $40,000 penalty for sending phishing text messages

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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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – A Canadian Perspective

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!

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