Privacy is a process. So, what can we expect in 2017? Dr. Wael Hassan presents three trends, privacy and big data protection will bring about changes in terms of privacy automation, legislation and open data. Privacy Automation (Adoption) Many companies are now understanding that privacy helps facilitate business growth by building the public’s trust in their…
Privacy and data protection laws stipulate protections for “personal information,” which is usually defined as information that could readily identify an individual. This has given rise to various attempts to define “identifying information,” when in fact there is no clear division between types of information that can and cannot identify individuals. Identity has frequently been…
Well that’s a good question, everyone is asking today what happened with the elections. Thinking that all that we knew and heard from media outlets was wrong. Big Data is subject to a few simple rules which often get ignored. Subjects (People) involved ought to be connected, i.e. they are feeding data into the machine. Subjects are…
Detecting Inappropriate Access to Personal Health Information “While PHIPA has served Ontarians well over the last decade, rapid changes in technology and communications are demanding that we keep pace. With the growing use of electronic health records, the province needs a legislative framework that addresses the rights of individuals and the duties and obligations of…
In this guide you will explore: Obligations of Energy Boards FTC and Fair Information principle requirements Smart Grid Data Protection Requirements Employee Privacy in the Energy Space Federal and state law requirements In recent years, news of massive data breaches has become almost commonplace. We are witnessing an unprecedented increase in cyberattacks, with energy utilities…
Retailers are facing risks as more and more of their operations is moving online. These risks are legal, reputational, operational, investment, and data breaches. In this report you will learn about: Boards, Executives, and Privacy Compliance Obligations What You as a Director Can Do FTC and Canadian Privacy Obligations The report will provide you with…
Time for a New Vision Up until now, we have viewed privacy and security on the same sliding scale, through which it appears to be impossible to have one without hurting the other. Envisioning a country where privacy is prioritized over security and surveillance seems absurd. However, it is time that we disrupt this traditional…
Summary Many believe that privacy as we know it is at a crossroads. Can data protection flourish in this brave new world of technological change, or will it decay? Economic, legal, technical, and corporate innovation will all be crucial in helping to direct the future of data protection in Canada. The OPC’s consultation paper is…
Electric Utility Boards: A Compliance Strategy We are witnessing an unprecedented increase in cyber attacks, with energy utilities in particular under threat; in fact, the energy sector leads all industries in reported data breach incidents. Privacy, information security, and cybersecurity have never been more important; yet it is clear that many organizations are struggling to…
PRIVACY INNOVATION IN CANADIAN LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND CORPORATE CULTURE I invite you and other privacy leaders to join me in co-authoring a privacy-affirmative position paper, the Privacy Accord. This statement will propose new relationships between government, technology entrepreneurs, and corporate and business leaders to strengthen and enhance privacy in Canada and around the world. WHY…