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- Recording conversations — using AI gadgets and otherwise — and the law in Canada
One of the most common questions I get is about recording conversations. Can you do it? Is it legal? And maybe just as importantly … is it a good idea?The answer is … complicated. And sometimes, even if it’s legal, it can be hostile or problematic.A quick production note: I started a privacy law blo … Read more »
- Privacylawyer content now available as a podcast
I’m a longtime podcast listener and I watch a lot of YouTube. For some time, I’ve wanted to be sure that anyone who may be interested in my original content can get it wherever they want it. (That’s one reason why I generally post the text of my YouTube videos here on the blog. Some people like to r … Read more »
- Ontario privacy finding: Hidden biometrics in on-campus vending machines
On August 27, 2025, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario released a revised finding against the University of Waterloo. The initial report was issued in June this year and I should have done an episode on it then. The case involved what looked like a pretty ordinary thing on campus — … Read more »
- Bill C-2 "Strong Borders Act" – Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act (Part 15)
On June 3, the new Canadian government tabled Bill C-2 in Parliament, called “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures” but with a short title of the “Strong Borders Act”.Once again, … Read more »
- Bill C-2 "Strong Borders Act" – New demands and orders for customer information (Part 14)
On June 3, the new Canadian government tabled Bill C-2 in Parliament, called “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures” but with a short title of “Strong Borders Act”. As the name imp … Read more »