Top five things you need to know to get your business to be PCI compliant
Does your business accept payment via credit card? If so, you will likely need to be PCI compliant. This article provides a step-by-step guide for beginners on what PCI compliance is and how to get your business PCI compliant. 1. What is PCI DSS? The PCI Security Standards Council (the “Council”) was founded by large...
Continue reading the post titled Top five things you need to know to get your business to be PCI compliantHow to trim eDiscovery costs part one: Lay the groundwork
Budgeting, spending and saving are top of mind for many people and businesses this year. In these uncertain times we are all looking for ways to economize. Discovery is often a costly step in litigation. Clients often ask how they can save money on their eDiscovery costs. In a plaintiff side class action practice, keeping our disbursements...
Continue reading the post titled How to trim eDiscovery costs part one: Lay the groundworkConducting workplace investigations COVID-style
As the COVID-19 pandemic carries on in Canada, it is becoming apparent that virtual workplace investigations may be here to stay for longer than we anticipated and most likely permanently. For many workplace investigators, virtually investigating was a new way of doing things and with nearly eight months under my belt, I have learned a few things along the...
Continue reading the post titled Conducting workplace investigations COVID-styleWhy can't we protect trees?
Theoretically, some laws are supposed to protect trees, they aren't actually effective in practice.
Continue reading the post titled Why can't we protect trees?Bill 37, Invasive Species, second reading soon?
Will the proposed Invasive Species Bill pass before invasive Asian carp reach the Great Lakes, with devastating effects?
Continue reading the post titled Bill 37, Invasive Species, second reading soon?Microplastics and Tap Water – Where Does it Stop?
A recent study has highlighted again concerns over the near-ubiquitous presence of microplastics in our water. Awareness has been growing about microplastics and their impacts upon the marine environment and, potentially, human health. Previously, the bulk of the research done on the topic has focused on microplastics in oceans or lakes, researchers have now discovered...
Continue reading the post titled Microplastics and Tap Water – Where Does it Stop?Gender Expression and Gender Identity: New Protected Grounds of Discrimination
In June 2000, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (“OHRC”) released its Policy on Discrimination and Harassment because of Gender Identity, taking the position that the ground of sex could be used to protect transgender people from discrimination and harassment. The OHRC also called for an amendment to Ontario’s Human Rights Code (“Code”) to add “gender identity”...
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Bladder pain medication Elmiron linked to vision loss
Elmiron, a drug to treat a bladder condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Canadians, has been reported to cause vision loss in long-term users. Elmiron is an oral medication approved to treat interstitial cystitis (also known as painful bladder syndrome). Scientific studies link long-term use of Elmiron to vision issues, including a novel and progressive...
Continue reading the post titled Bladder pain medication Elmiron linked to vision lossPrivacy pulse: London ranked #4 in emerging tech markets; “Operation A.I. Comply”; and Data Portability for employees
The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For September, we have many updates to share: from hacking cars, to Quebec’s Data Portability Right coming into Force, and to the FTC’s...
Continue reading the post titled Privacy pulse: London ranked #4 in emerging tech markets; “Operation A.I. Comply”; and Data Portability for employeesIndecent Proposal? Whether and How to Ask Existing Employees to Sign New Employment Contracts
Asking existing employees to sign new employment contracts can be a sensitive topic. Employees will undoubtedly wonder why they are being asked to do so. Many will quite rightly assume that the employer’s main motive for having new contracts be signed is to protect the employer – not the employee. Some will sign without issue, while others will...
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