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How home insurers could be on the hook for cyber bullying
June 4, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCyber bullying, which can result in liability claims under home insurance policies, will soon be grounds for lawsuits in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia government is now “on the verge” of bringing Bill 27 into force, law student Brayden McDonald…
Major Canadian retailer finds cyberattacks “more difficult to detect”
May 31, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCyber threats are becoming “more difficult to detect,” a major Canadian retailer suggested Tuesday. Indigo Books and Music Inc., whose holdings include the Chapters and Coles book chains, “may be required to expend significant additional resources” to protect against threats…
New privacy rules give businesses flexibility on data breach reporting
April 20, 2018 David Paddon - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Federal data breach regulations set to take effect Nov. 1 will require mandatory reporting of security breaches that pose a “real risk of significant harm,” but give businesses flexibility about how that’s done. Ottawa has rolled out the…
Mixed responses to bullying in home insurance policies
February 8, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorHome insurance can cover parents of alleged bullies who are sued by their victims, but policy wordings vary from insurer to insurer, a lawyer told claims professionals Tuesday. Cyber bullying encompasses many activities, including defamation, promoting hatred against people and…