PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

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Award-winning info about Canadian privacy and tech law from Canadian privacy lawyer David Fraser. Seriously, I won a Canadian Law Blog Award (Clawbie!) in 2023 for this channel. Public legal education, not legal advice.

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The Deeply Problematic Part 2 of Bill C-22: The Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act.

The Deeply Problematic Part 2 of Bill C-22: The Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act. PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1K views - 2 days ago

The new "Production Order for Subscriber Information" in Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act 2026

The new "Production Order for Subscriber Information" in Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act 2026 PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

3.8K views - 1 week ago

A close look at "Confirmation of service demands" in Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act 2026

A close look at "Confirmation of service demands" in Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act 2026 PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.1K views - 2 weeks ago

Lawful Access is back: All about Bill C-22 (Spoiler alert: Part 2 is very troubling.)

Lawful Access is back: All about Bill C-22 (Spoiler alert: Part 2 is very troubling.) PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

20K views - 1 month ago

PIPEDA: Canadian Privacy Law 101 - a primer on the privacy law that regulates businesses in Canada

PIPEDA: Canadian Privacy Law 101 - a primer on the privacy law that regulates businesses in Canada PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

2.3K views - 1 month ago

Privacy, Online Fraud, and What You Can Do About It

Privacy, Online Fraud, and What You Can Do About It PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

875 views - 1 month ago

BC Privacy Commissioner finds city's use of public surveillance cameras unlawful ... off to court

BC Privacy Commissioner finds city's use of public surveillance cameras unlawful ... off to court PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

4.2K views - 3 months ago

Canada's new proposed law to outlaw explicit deepfakes: Bill C-16

Canada's new proposed law to outlaw explicit deepfakes: Bill C-16 PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.1K views - 3 months ago

When student data is hacked & stolen: Regulators’ lessons from the #PowerSchool data breach

When student data is hacked & stolen: Regulators’ lessons from the #PowerSchool data breach PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

786 views - 4 months ago

What digital sovereignty? How a Canadian Court is forcing a French company to break French law

What digital sovereignty? How a Canadian Court is forcing a French company to break French law PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

3.2K views - 4 months ago

Is Lawful Access Back? With comments on the govt's' disinformation-filled attempt to revive it

Is Lawful Access Back? With comments on the govt's' disinformation-filled attempt to revive it PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

2.1K views - 4 months ago

Online reviews and privacy claims: Lessons from RateMDs v Bluler (BCCA)

Online reviews and privacy claims: Lessons from RateMDs v Bluler (BCCA) PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

606 views - 5 months ago

Nova Scotia's new Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Bill 150)

Nova Scotia's new Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Bill 150) PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.2K views - 5 months ago

Canada's Privacy Regulators vs. TikTok: A critical overview

Canada's Privacy Regulators vs. TikTok: A critical overview PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

965 views - 6 months ago

The words “use” and “loss” in privacy laws may not mean what you think in a cyber-security incident

The words “use” and “loss” in privacy laws may not mean what you think in a cyber-security incident PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.2K views - 7 months ago

Recording conversations -- using AI gadgets and otherwise -- and the law in Canada

Recording conversations -- using AI gadgets and otherwise -- and the law in Canada PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

5.8K views - 7 months ago

Privacy finding: Hidden biometrics in on-campus vending machines

Privacy finding: Hidden biometrics in on-campus vending machines PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

4.3K views - 7 months ago

Regulation of privacy in Canadian workplaces

Regulation of privacy in Canadian workplaces PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.6K views - 7 months ago

Thinking about "warrant canaries" as Canada's government plans secret internet backdoors

Thinking about "warrant canaries" as Canada's government plans secret internet backdoors PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

13.2K views - 8 months ago

The really bad age verification bill is back in Canada's Parliament

The really bad age verification bill is back in Canada's Parliament PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

56.1K views - 8 months ago

The Bill C-2 #LawfulAccess Charter Statement contains incorrect and misleading statements

The Bill C-2 #LawfulAccess Charter Statement contains incorrect and misleading statements PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

2.2K views - 9 months ago

A worse surveillance law snuck into the border bill: Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act

A worse surveillance law snuck into the border bill: Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

17.8K views - 10 months ago

#LawfulAccess is back: An overview of Part 14 of Bill C-2: Strong Borders Act

#LawfulAccess is back: An overview of Part 14 of Bill C-2: Strong Borders Act PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

18.6K views - 10 months ago

Alberta privacy law violates freedom of expression; big implications for ALL Canadian privacy laws

Alberta privacy law violates freedom of expression; big implications for ALL Canadian privacy laws PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

3.2K views - 11 months ago

Mandatory ID collection into a police database violates the Charter: R v Khairullah

Mandatory ID collection into a police database violates the Charter: R v Khairullah PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

5.2K views - 1 year ago

How laws apply to "freedom of expression auditors" and "cop-watchers" in Canada.

How laws apply to "freedom of expression auditors" and "cop-watchers" in Canada. PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

84.9K views - 1 year ago

What are the surprise amendments to Nova Scotia's access to information law? #FOIPOP #FOI #ATIP

What are the surprise amendments to Nova Scotia's access to information law? #FOIPOP #FOI #ATIP PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.3K views - 1 year ago

Bill C-27's Consumer Privacy Protection Act is dead. Long Live PIPEDA!

Bill C-27's Consumer Privacy Protection Act is dead. Long Live PIPEDA! PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

2.3K views - 1 year ago

What privacy law applies to contractors? Privacy regulators need to clean up the mess they created.

What privacy law applies to contractors? Privacy regulators need to clean up the mess they created. PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

805 views - 1 year ago

A Christmas [Privacy] Carol - 2024 Holiday Special

A Christmas [Privacy] Carol - 2024 Holiday Special PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

471 views - 1 year ago

Cybersecurity for Lawyers in 2024: You need to know this to protect your practice and your clients

Cybersecurity for Lawyers in 2024: You need to know this to protect your practice and your clients PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

723 views - 1 year ago

Drones and trespass law in Canada: You don't own your airspace over your property

Drones and trespass law in Canada: You don't own your airspace over your property PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

72.2K views - 1 year ago

Once again, federal politicians avoid real privacy accountability for themselves

Once again, federal politicians avoid real privacy accountability for themselves PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

770 views - 1 year ago

New “real world” guidance on data breach notification and reporting - real risk of significant harm

New “real world” guidance on data breach notification and reporting - real risk of significant harm PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

796 views - 1 year ago

Digital bills at risk if this government falls (or if Parliament is prorogued)

Digital bills at risk if this government falls (or if Parliament is prorogued) PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.3K views - 1 year ago

Appeal court reverses Facebook’s Canadian privacy win

Appeal court reverses Facebook’s Canadian privacy win PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

13.2K views - 1 year ago

What's happening in privacy law in Canada? EVERYTHING!

What's happening in privacy law in Canada? EVERYTHING! PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Do photography/videography bans in police stations and "public" buildings violate the Charter?

Do photography/videography bans in police stations and "public" buildings violate the Charter? PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

9.8K views - 1 year ago

The Charter protects school board employees' rights against unreasonable searches: Supreme Court

The Charter protects school board employees' rights against unreasonable searches: Supreme Court PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.1K views - 1 year ago

A major problem with Bill S-210 is in a fundamental definition from the Criminal Code

A major problem with Bill S-210 is in a fundamental definition from the Criminal Code PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.1K views - 1 year ago

Proposed new production order powers for CSIS in Bill C-70 related to foreign interference

Proposed new production order powers for CSIS in Bill C-70 related to foreign interference PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

926 views - 1 year ago

Important court decision on legal privilege in cyber incident response

Important court decision on legal privilege in cyber incident response PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.5K views - 1 year ago

Hate crimes and freedom of expression under Canadian law

Hate crimes and freedom of expression under Canadian law PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

6.1K views - 2 years ago

Supreme Court tells the cops to "come back with a warrant" for IP addresses: Comment on R v Bykovets

Supreme Court tells the cops to "come back with a warrant" for IP addresses: Comment on R v Bykovets PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.7K views - 2 years ago

Canada's "Online Harms" bill - an overview critique of Bill C-63 #BillC63 #OnlineHarmsAct

Canada's "Online Harms" bill - an overview critique of Bill C-63 #BillC63 #OnlineHarmsAct PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

13.4K views - 2 years ago

ID Scanning and Swiping: Can they do that?

ID Scanning and Swiping: Can they do that? PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

4.2K views - 2 years ago

Your papers, please! Canadian Bill S-210 proposes age verification law for internet users.

Your papers, please! Canadian Bill S-210 proposes age verification law for internet users. PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

2.7K views - 2 years ago

The European Union has declared Canada's (allegedly old and outdated) privacy law "adequate"

The European Union has declared Canada's (allegedly old and outdated) privacy law "adequate" PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

638 views - 2 years ago

How the Grinch Stole Privacy - A Privacylawyer Holiday Special

How the Grinch Stole Privacy - A Privacylawyer Holiday Special PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

579 views - 2 years ago

Being on the receiving end of warrants from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

Being on the receiving end of warrants from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

5.6K views - 2 years ago

What is the "legitimate interests" exception to consent under Canada's proposed privacy law?

What is the "legitimate interests" exception to consent under Canada's proposed privacy law? PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

633 views - 2 years ago

Quebec town has a bonkers (and likely unconstitutional) bylaw that outlaws insulting politicians

Quebec town has a bonkers (and likely unconstitutional) bylaw that outlaws insulting politicians PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.1K views - 2 years ago

My testimony at the House of Commons INDU Committee on Bill C-27

My testimony at the House of Commons INDU Committee on Bill C-27 PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

935 views - 2 years ago

Social media blocking by politicians violates the Charter

Social media blocking by politicians violates the Charter PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

1.3K views - 2 years ago

Do the proposed regulations save the Online News Act and journalism in Canada?

Do the proposed regulations save the Online News Act and journalism in Canada? PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

538 views - 2 years ago

"Naming and shaming" suspected shoplifters. What do privacy laws have to say about that?

"Naming and shaming" suspected shoplifters. What do privacy laws have to say about that? PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

765 views - 2 years ago

Missing Persons and Social Media Campaigns: First do no harm

Missing Persons and Social Media Campaigns: First do no harm PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

400 views - 2 years ago

The Shifting Digital Legal Landscape in Canada - Presentation to the Toronto Computer Lawyers Group

The Shifting Digital Legal Landscape in Canada - Presentation to the Toronto Computer Lawyers Group PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

433 views - 2 years ago

An overview of warrantless access to customer info (aka #LawfulAccess), and why pay attention

An overview of warrantless access to customer info (aka #LawfulAccess), and why pay attention PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

686 views - 2 years ago

Audio and video recording by employees in the workplace

Audio and video recording by employees in the workplace PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

8.7K views - 2 years ago