Valery EvlakhovShutterstockThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines how personal data must be handled and establishes a uniform data protection framework across the EU. It also applies to Canadian businesses that offer services to or track users in the EU. This article provides a concise GDPR…
Valery EvlakhovShutterstockTerms and conditions are an integral part of the contract between buyers and sellers. They help online store owners apply the same rules for all customers and goods. They simplify the purchase process and provide legal protection for both parties. But what should you consider…
BrAt_PiKaChUShutterstockCopyright disputes in Canadian e-commerce require a local approach. Learn how to preserve evidence, distinguish Notice and Notice from platform takedowns, and assess demand letters and court remedies under Canadian law.
REDPIXEL.PLShutterstockJust because a photograph or graphic is freely accessible on the internet does not mean it can be used without restriction for your own purposes. In many cases, images are copyright protected, meaning the creator’s consent and the payment of licensing fees are required. And it’s…
zimmytwsShutterstockPersonal information can sometimes appear in Google Search even when you do not want it there. In the U.S., you can ask Google to remove certain search results that show sensitive data, contact details, doxxing content or outdated information. This guide explains which removal…
fotogestoeberShutterstockBefore launching a website, operators targeting the DACH region should have a legal notice in place—commonly known as an “Impressum.” Most websites also require provider identification. Depending on the industry and the website’s content, additional disclosures may be required.…
AlexeysunShutterstockCookies can be useful, but these small files often raise serious privacy concerns. To protect user privacy, the EU Cookie Law requires that tracking technologies may only be used after obtaining explicit user consent. This opt-in process has been mandatory for several years. This…
whitehouneShutterstockThe EU law on artificial intelligence brings both challenges and opportunities for companies, especially in terms of compliance costs, documentation obligations, and market access. At the same time, it establishes a framework that can promote long-term innovation and trust in AI…
“The Internet never forgets” — that’s the old saying. But for anyone in the jurisdiction of the European GDPR, that’s no longer the case. The right to be forgotten allows users to request that their personal data be deleted. While the GDPR is a European regulation, it’s also…
jijomathaidesignersShutterstockFor some years, the Privacy Shield has regulated the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US. But in July 2020, the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) invalidated the Privacy Shield. For many companies, the end of the privacy agreement came as a complete…