The tort of “intrusion upon seclusion”, first adopted in Ontario by the Court of Appeal in its much-discussed decision in Jones v. Tsighe, has been given new life, and perhaps additional significance, by a recent decision to certify a class action in Stewart v. Demme,...
As one of the largest industries in the country, it is not surprising that the automotive industry is the frequent target for cyber and privacy breaches. Automotive manufacturers and dealerships collect and handle an exorbitant amount of data about its customers. For...
The Personal Insurance has settled the class action commenced against it as a result of its use of credit scores in investigating accident benefit claims, by paying $2,250,000.00. The decision approving the settlement is interesting for its discussion of whether a...
Privacy breaches often result in a multiplicity of class actions, across a multiplicity of jurisdictions in Canada, both at the national and the provincial level. Often these actions are commenced by different firms, resulting in carriage fights in one or more...
A recent motion decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice highlights the importance of having clear internal communications about privacy policies. Perhaps equally important, the decision should make organizations uneasy about how they respond to privacy...
Hands-on experience is critical training for medical professionals. For instance, an emergency room doctor involving a resident in direct patient care is imperative for young medical professionals to develop their skills. However, from a legal perspective, the...
