Tag archives: GDPR

Data privacy in M&A: new reporting and notification requirements

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in Antitrust, competition and regulatory, M&A
It is time for organizations to think ahead and prepare for new requirements imposed under the Digital Privacy Act (formerly known as Bill S-4). The new requirements, which will result in significant amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), will come into force on November 1, 2018. The new requirements impose mandatory … Continue reading

Legal update: new European data privacy law comes into force on May 25, 2018

Photo of Mark Bissegger (Toronto)By Mark Bissegger (Toronto) on Posted in Antitrust, competition and regulatory, M&A
On May 25, 2018 the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force. The GDPR will create new requirements for Canadian companies that handle the personal information of European individuals. The GDPR also allows for heavy penalties to be imposed on organizations that fail to comply with this new regulatory regime. Based … Continue reading
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