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- Privacy, cybersecurity and M&A transactions – A cautionary tale
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s 2022 privacy and data security enforcement action regarding the CafePress online retail platform resulted in orders against both parties to a 2020 transaction for the sale of the CafePress business and assets. The enforcement action is a cautionary tale for partie … Read more »
- Cyber risk guidance for customers and providers of managed IT services
Cybersecurity is a fundamental issue for Canadian organizations of all kinds and sizes, including organizations that use information technology services managed by independent service providers. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued guidance to help organizations manage cyber risks when … Read more »
- Improving cybersecurity with internal resources and outsourced services
Cybersecurity is a fundamental issue for organizations of all kinds and sizes, but many organizations have limited financial and human resources available to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures. In October 2022, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued guidance to help Canadian organ … Read more »
- Privacy Commissioner decision provides guidance for parties to M&A transactions
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s decision regarding the Starwood/Marriott data security breach provides important guidance for parties to M&A transactions and for all organizations that handle personal information.The M&A transaction and the data breachMarriott International (Marriott) acquired … Read more »
- Cybersecurity framework and incident reporting for Ontario's mortgage brokering sector
In August 2022, the Ontario Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) issued Guidance announcing: (1) FSRA’s adoption of the Principles for Cybersecurity Preparedness for the Mortgage Brokering Sector (the Cybersecurity Principles) issued by the Mortgage Broker Regulators’ Council of Canada (MB … Read more »