Supreme Court of Canada Denies Appeal, Impacting Database Defendants: Find out how the denial of leave affects organizations storing personal information facing data breaches by unauthorized third parties. The article explores the requirement for compensable loss in data breach claims, the elements of the tort of intrusion upon seclusion, and the Trilogy of privacy class actions. Discover why the ONCA held that the tort does not apply to database defendants and the reaffirmation of principles from Babstock. Gain insights into the implications for plaintiffs, judicial efficiency, and the clarity it brings to moral damages claims.
The Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) recently released three decisions in class actions about expanding on the tort of intrusion upon seclusion. The Court limited the tort’s.
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently ruled that an organization that fails to take adequate steps to safeguard personal information in its possession cannot be held liable under the.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has released a new trilogy of cases regarding the privacy tort "intrusion upon seclusion." Specifically, whether the privacy tort is available as against.
Recent developments in the privacy class actions space favour businesses facing ongoing risks in maintaining the privacy of individuals’ information collected for business use. While.