Category Archives: Privacy

Litigation Privilege, the Adversarial System, and the Search for Truth

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Litigation Privilege, the Adversarial System, and the Search for Truth Case Commented On: Waissmann v Calgary (City), 2018 ABQB 131 (CanLII) Waissmann v Calgary (City) is a decision about occurrence reports produced by a Calgary transit … Continue reading →

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A Right to be Forgotten Online: A Response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner Draft Position

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Emily Laidlaw

By: Emily Laidlaw PDF Version: A Right to be Forgotten Online: A Response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner Draft Position Document Commented On: Draft OPC Position on Online Reputation The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) published its draft … Continue reading →

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All the Pieces Matter: Organized Crime, Wiretaps and Section 8 of the Charter

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Erin Sheley

By: Erin Sheley PDF Version: All the Pieces Matter: Organized Crime, Wiretaps and Section 8 of the Charter Case Commented On: R v Amer, 2017 ABQB 481 (CanLII) Det. Freamon: “Non-pertinent”? How do you log that non-pertinent? Det. Pryzbylewski: No … Continue reading →

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Landlords, Tenants, and Domestic Violence: Clarifying Privacy Issues

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Landlords, Tenants, and Domestic Violence: Clarifying Privacy Issues Case Commented On: Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta, Domestic Violence: Roles of Landlords and Property Managers A recent report written by Professor Lois Gander for the Centre … Continue reading →

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Douez v Facebook, Inc.: Public Policy and Broad Strokes

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Douez v Facebook, Inc.: Public Policy and Broad Strokes Case Commented On: Douez v Facebook, Inc., 2017 SCC 33 (CanLII) On its face, Douez v Facebook, Inc. decides the enforceability of a forum selection clause. But … Continue reading →

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