Canada’s new Anti-Spam Legislation, known as CASL, is one of the strictest in the world. In general, CASL requires consent before sending “commercial electronic messages” and requires that all such messages meet certain form and content requirements. This seems simple, but as always, implementation can be complicated. This article explains the legislation and walks through some real-world scenarios to demonstrate compliance.
This article contains issues related to using social media in hiring that in-house counsel should consider.
Use of social media and online marketing is becoming a mainstay in corporate communications. This resource outlines questions to consider when dealing with the ever-present world of social media marketing.
Ten years ago, separation of business and personal data was much easier, but the rise of handheld computers and Internet devices has forced companies to ease their restrictions on data flow. However, risks and problems still remain, and each business needs to sensibly design a Bring-Your-Own-Device-To-Work plan that reduces risk while meeting the needs of the company and its workers. Here are the top ten considerations when creating such a plan.
"Charities and Not-for-Profits: Are You Ready for the New Anti-spam Legislation?" A transcript of a live Q&A session from the Nonprofit Organizations Committee's special presentation on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation.
Data flow is endless, branching out to vendors, affiliates and the personal mobile device of employees. Organizations must manage this data in a legally compliant manner — which is where in-house counsel come in. Corporate attorneys wear multiple hats: the investigator that understands the flow of data and potential threats to its controls; the analyzer that knows legal and contractual obligations; and the advisor that offers reasonable and practical advice.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Small Law Departments eGroup, addresses the issues underlying company-wide sharing of employees' personal information.
A sample vendor assessment questionnaire from the ACC 2014 Compliance & Ethics Training Program, Session 600.
This article sets out the steps organizations should be taking to achieve compliance with CASL s anti-spam provisions.
Situated in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a top location for data centers and cloud services. In Switzerland, privacy and data protection are respected both by law and in practice. Learn more about why Switzerland is such an attractive location.