Joint Letter on Bill C-59
Here is the text of the joint public letter that was sent to the federal government about Bill C-59 (An Act respecting national security matters). The bill seeks to respond to Bill C-51. The letter (which I signed) sets out…
EU Court of Justice Issues Ruling on Privacy Rights and International Agreements
In a ruling that should have a significant impact on Canada’s privacy policies, the European Court of Justice (Opinion 1-15, July 26, 2017) has held that the agreement between Canada and the EU on the transfer of Passenger Name Record…
Communication to London City Council on NAFTA
There as an item on the London City Council agenda for this coming Tuesday July 25, 2017. It includes a recommendation from the Corporate Services Committee (22nd Report, Item #13): “That the Government of Canada BE SUPPORTED by the City…
Douez v Facebook: Implications for Canadian Information Policy
Today I made a presentation for Lou D’Alton’s Information Policy class (LIS 9130 in the Faculty of Information & Media Studies at UWO) entitled Douez v Facebook: Implications for Canadian Information Policy. I’ve posted the slides here. I believe the…
Submission to NAFTA Consultation
Here is my submission to Global Affairs Canada on the NAFTA Consultation which closes today. (pdf) July 18, 2017 To Global Affairs Canada /Trade Negotiations North America: Thank you for the opportunity to make this submission regarding the development of…
The Internet of Things: Implications for Consumer Privacy under Canadian Law
The Internet of Things: Implications for Consumer Privacy under Canadian Law by Samuel E Trosow, Lindsay Taylor and Alexandrina Hanam Abstract: Much recent attention has focused on the development of what is coming to be known as the Internet of…
SCC Rejects Facebook’s “Choice of Forum” Clause Argument
In a welcome development for online consumers who are often forced to give up important legal rights in click-wrap license agreements, the Supreme Court of Canada has just issued its decision in Douez v. Facebook Inc. (2017 SCC 33) https://www.canlii.org/…/…/doc/2017/2017scc33/2017scc33.html…
Is the TPP Dead? And if so, what next?
Several press reports are confirming the Obama administration’s intention to suspend any attempts to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress. Until recently, it appeared as if the administration would seek to enact the measure before the end…
Access to Information and Open Meetings: Toward a Greater Level of Municipal Transparency
What is the relationship between the Open Meeting requirements of the Ontario Municipal Act and the rules requiring the disclosure of municipal records under the Ontario Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act (MFIPPA)? Both of these…
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