New US law restricts online sales practices *

Canada, USA - February 24 2011
The new Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act in the US aims to restrict deceptive online sales tactics and mandates heightened transparency for online sellers.

Co-authors: Ryan Prescott.

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Proposed amendments to PIPEDA to include breach notification requirement *

Canada - August 11 2010
The Canadian government recently introduced Bill C-29, which proposes to amend Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) to add new exceptions to consent requirements, specify what constitutes "valid consent," and — most significantly — impose mandatory breach notification obligations.

Co-authors: Matthew D. Wanford, Tina Giesbrecht, James Gannon, Charles S. Morgan, Nancy J. Carroll.

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Heartland security breach — a cautionary tale for service providers *

Canada - May 11 2010
Having spawned a litany of lawsuits by shareholders, consumer cardholders and financial institutions, the security breach at Heartland Payment Systems has undoubtedly been a major headache for the payment processor.

Co-authors: Michèle Lefaivre.

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Harmonized sales tax — timing your tech purchases *

Canada - October 31 2009
Ontario and BC recently announced that they will harmonize their provincial sales tax (PST) with the federal goods and services tax (GST) effective July 1, 2010.

Co-authors: Brian C. Pel, Matthew D. Peters.

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Ontario government issues new guidelines for consulting contracts *

Canada - October 31 2009
The Ontario government has released new guidelines for hiring consultants.

Co-authors: Joel Ramsey.

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