J. Andrew Sprague

News, Updates & Tips on Canadian Privacy from J. Andrew Sprague. Informational purposes only; not legal or other advice. Consult with appropriate advisors.

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

Thank you, @TheTorontoZoo, for a great first time at your zoo for service dog Mango.

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

Delighted to see @KPMG_Canada is continuing its sponsorship of the @VectorInst. Artificial Intelligence is one of the hottest privacy-related issues in 2022.

#AI #CanadaPrivacy

[KPMG Canada @KPMG_Canada]

As one of the founding sponsors of the Vector Institute, KPMG in Canada is excited to extend our partnership to help accelerate the application of advanced AI in Canadian organizations. Read more about the program here: https://t.co/QPBI1ahn9h

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

Bill C-27 has now been introduced in the @OurCommons.

Short-title: Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022

https://t.co/7yoaHLjq7K

#CanadaPrivacy

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

Today is going to be a big day for Canadian privacy law. "An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts".

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

This morning, @OurCommons completed first reading of Bill C-26 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts).

https://t.co/bPGu2fod9j

#CyberSecurity

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@CP24 @CP24Breakfast is reporting this morning that "Trudeau government to table new legislation today forcing private companies to report cyberattacks."

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

Exciting article by @globeandmail, @curryb, and @joshokane: "New privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne vows to continue predecessor’s push for stronger privacy laws".

https://t.co/cxIpy5opxg

#CanadaPrivacy

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@JustinTrudeau has announced the nomination of Philippe Dufresne to be the next Privacy Commissioner of Canada. See https://t.co/dVJO9OgHuE

#CanadaPrivacy #Privacy

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@Jennifer_Hsiung, you asked great questions during Live at Noon (@CP24) today! If you ever need future insights into Canadian privacy law, ....

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@AnnCavoukian concluded her tenure as Commissioner of @IPCinfoprivacy with https://t.co/9tmywgtfgC. Commissioner Therrien is concluding his tenure as Commissioner of @PrivacyPrivee with https://t.co/KsZbLxWupV.

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@BCInfoPrivacy has completed its investigation into the Tim Hortons app. #CanadaPrivacy

[OIPC BC @BCInfoPrivacy]

Joint investigation with @PrivacyPrivee @ABoipc @CAI_Quebec @BCInfoPrivacy found Tim Hortons app violated privacy laws in collection of ‘vast amounts’ of sensitive location data
Report: https://t.co/shu8i3ux8H
News release: https://t.co/lBJRgYcJix

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@ABoipc has concluded its joint investigation into the Tim Hortons app. #CanadaPrivacy

[Alberta OIPC @ABoipc]

News release: A joint investigation by @PrivacyPrivee, @CAI_Quebec, @BCInfoPrivacy and @ABoipc finds that the Tim Hortons app violated privacy laws through continual and vast collection of location information: https://t.co/yVD2L2ownw

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@PrivacyPrivee has released remarks concerning the Tim Hortons app. #CanadaPrivacy

[OPC @PrivacyPrivee]

Remarks by Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding investigation of Tim Hortons. https://t.co/8lDfnMOYdw

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@PrivacyPrivee has completed its joint investigation concerning the Tim Hortons app. #CanadaPrivacy

[OPC @PrivacyPrivee]

Investigation w/ @CAI_Quebec, @BCInfoPrivacy, @ABoipc: People who downloaded the Tim Hortons app had their movements tracked and recorded every few minutes of every day, even when their app was not open, in violation of Canadian privacy laws. https://t.co/uPRr9i8Zid

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@PrivacyPrivee has released its report into the Tim Hortons app. #CanadaPrivacy

[OPC @PrivacyPrivee]

The Tim Hortons app used location data to infer where users lived, worked, and whether they were travelling. It generated an “event” every time users entered and left their homes, entered and exited their office, or travelled. https://t.co/ZvPJnTx8CT

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@Priv_vieprivee a publié sa décision concernant l'application Tim Hortons. #CanadaPrivacy

[CPVP @priveeprivacy]

1/2 Enquête avec @CAI_Quebec, @BCInfoPrivacy, @ABoipc: Les personnes qui avaient téléchargé l’appli de Tim Hortons ont vu leurs déplacements suivis et enregistrés à quelques minutes d’intervalle chaque jour, même lorsque leur appli n’était pas ouverte,

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@CAI_Quebec a publié sa décision concernant l'application Tim Hortons. #CanadaPrivacy

[Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec @CAI_Quebec]

#Géolocalisation | L’application de #TimHortons a enfreint les lois sur la protection des #RenseignementsPersonnels en recueillant de « grandes quantités » de données de géolocalisation de nature sensible➡️https://t.co/4uv6JYcOIz

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

@eloisegratton @BLGLaw Great to see you and your team! 👏

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

That's a wrap for #CPS!

Congratulations, @PrivacyPros!

#IAPP #CanadaPrivacy #Privacy

[J. Andrew Sprague @CanadaPrivacy]

Concluding #CPS22 with "Privacy Training: What All Privacy Officers Should Know". @dominicjaar (@KPMG_Canada) and @eloisegratton (@BLGLaw)!

What a great way to finish a terrific Symposium! 👏

#IAPP #CanadaPrivacy #Privacy @PrivacyPros