Consumer Protection
Pay or ok? Why Europe’s data watchdogs must reject “forced consent”
Europe’s data watchdogs already have all the evidence they need to reject Pay or OK In July 2025, ICCL Enforce submitted a submission to each of Europe’s data protection authorities and the European Data Protection Board that summarises relevant case law and enforcement decisions, which show that consent to RTB can not…
Read More »Canadian Tire says under 150,000 customers affected by data breach
Canadian Tire has confirmed that the personal information of some customers was impacted in a data breach. The retailer notes that it discovered a vulnerability in one of its e-commerce databases on October 2. The database stores data of those with online accounts with Canadian Tire, as well as the…
Read More »The Privacy Paradox: Why Organizations Are Betting Big on Data Protection in the AI Era
Our analysis of Cisco’s 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study revealing the complex interplay between localization demands, regulatory trust, and AI governance In an era where data flows as freely as commerce itself, organizations face a peculiar contradiction: they want their data close to home, yet they trust global providers more…
Read More »Executive Summary: BC’s Major Consumer Protection Overhaul
British Columbia is implementing sweeping changes to its Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act through Bill 4-2025, representing the most significant consumer protection reform in years. These amendments fundamentally shift the balance of power between businesses and consumers. Key Changes: 1. Class Action Waivers Banned Class action waivers and mandatory arbitration…
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