Consumer Protection

Introduction Canada’s federal private sector privacy reform has returned, and it is not merely Bill C-27 in revised form. On June 15, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-36, An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and…

Based on the first-reading texts of Bill C-34 (June 10, 2026) and Bill C-36 (June 15, 2026), and analysis by law professor Michael Geist. These bills are early drafts and will change. A Brief Summary Most Canadians assume the Privacy Commissioner of Canada protects their privacy when a bank, an airline, an insurer, or a…

It hasn’t received much attention, but the government and official opposition – ie. the Liberals and Conservatives – have been quietly working to pass legislation that undermine the privacy rights of Canadians, effectively exempting themselves from the privacy rules imposed on everyone else. As I highlighted in June, Bill C-4 was…

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…

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…

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…

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…