Canada’s Anti-spam Law (CASL) is coming into force on July 1, 2014 – Some suggestions for compliance preparation
On December 4, 2013, the Government of Canada announced that the anti-spam provisions of Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) will come into force on July 1, 2014. We have reported on developments with CASL in previous issues of this Newsletter. As...
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation: It’s Time to Prepare
Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) is coming into force in less than seven months. CASL will most likely apply to you and your organization. On December 4, 2013, the Government of Canada announced that Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) will come into...
Impact of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation on Long Term Care Homes
LTC Magazine (Ontario Long Term Care Association)
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Industry Canada Releases New Draft Regulations Under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
As reported in prior issues of this Newsletter, Canada’s anti-spam legislation (“CASL”) was passed by the Canadian Parliament in late 2010. However, the Canadian government has delayed bringing CASL into force pending the adoption of regulations to clarify certain obligations...
Privacy Law Primer for Alberta Charities and Non-Profits
In Alberta, both federal and provincial privacy statutes govern the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. These are the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which impact for-profit entities...
Social Media and Privacy in the Workplace
The explosion in the popularity of social media has revolutionized the way in which we interact with the world. From Facebook to Twitter, the use of social media allows us to instantaneously connect with others on an unprecedented scale. Today, we...
Draft Regulations Released Under Canada’s Anti-spam Legislation
As reported in the April 2011 issue of this Newsletter, Canada’s anti-spam legislation, “Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act” (the “Act”), was passed by the Canadian Parliament in late 2010. However, the Canadian Government delayed bringing the legislation into force...
Public Consultation Open for Draft Regulations Under Canada’s Anti-spam Legislation
The Canadian federal government released for public consultation two different sets of draft regulations under Canada’s anti-spam legislation (the “Act” or “CASL”)1. The Act seeks to combat internet and wireless spam, and certain unauthorized activities relating to electronic messages and...
