investigation
October 30, 2017 Hexigent Consulting Inc. Accounting Systems and Controls, Business and Legal Issues, Corporate Governance, Finance and Accounting, Intellectual Property, IP, Mobile Device Management, Network, Systems and Data Security, Payroll and Personnel Management, Systems Acquisition, Maintenance and Disposal, Systems and Data Management
Many internal investigations (such as harassment claims, fraud, misuse of company assets, etc) often involve the use of digital devices and may require a forensic analysis of those devices to find evidence of an employee’s actions.
digital forensic examination, digital investigation, internal investigation, investigation
September 19, 2017 Occasional Contributors Business and Legal Issues, Corporate Administration, Corporate Governance, Finance and Accounting, Leadership and Management, Payroll and Personnel Management, Records Management and Retention
There may be times when it makes sense to try and establish a solicitor-client relationship with an external investigator, and these tips will help you do this effectively. However, in other cases where this is not what you require, recognize that the process your investigator follows may be open to scrutiny.
employment law, external investigator, Human Resources, human rights, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, investigation, investigation report, investigator lawyer, investigator plus lawyer, solicitor-client privilege, solicitor-client relationship, workplace investigation
February 3, 2016 Occasional Contributors Backup and Disaster Planning, Business and Legal Issues, Corporate Administration, Cyberlaw, Internet Law, E-Commerce, IT, Privacy and Security, Network, Systems and Data Security, Privacy Compliance and Management, Sales, Marketing and Operations, Systems and Data Management
Two recent decisions emphasize that data seized in Canada by Canadian authorities is nevertheless subject to investigation by foreign, and in particular American authorities. Storage of data in Canada will not necessarily shield if from review by foreign authorities.
balance the privacy interests of Canadians, Canadian and foreign law enforcement bodies, criminal matters, data seized in Canada, data seized under warrant in Canada, investigation, Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, storing data in Canada, United States of America v. Bin, United States of America v. Equinix Inc., Warrant
September 30, 2015 Occasional Contributors Business and Legal Issues, Competition, E-Commerce, Fraud and Corruption, Intellectual Property, IP, IT, Privacy and Security, Leadership and Management, Network, Systems and Data Security, Privacy Compliance and Management, Sales, Marketing and Operations, Social Media/Social Networking, Systems and Data Management, Web design and Management
On December 9, 2014, Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act, the Competition Act and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (Act) – also known as the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act –, received the royal assent. The Act came into force on March 9, 2015.
bullying, Criminal Code, cyber-bullying, financial data, harassment, Internet, Internet exploitation, investigation, Lawful access, non-consensual circulation of intimate images, online, PIPEDA, Preservation of computer data, privacy rights, Production of transmission data, Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, tracking data
July 15, 2015 Occasional Contributors Business and Legal Issues, Corporate Administration, E-Commerce, Finance and Accounting, IT, Privacy and Security, Leadership and Management, Network, Systems and Data Security, Payroll and Personnel Management, Privacy Compliance and Management, Records Management and Retention, Systems Acquisition, Maintenance and Disposal, Systems and Data Management
In our current information age, security over electronic information and protection against unauthorized access is foundational to employers’ businesses. To guard against endlessly multiplying electronic threats, employers must resort to electronic means and, understandably, often resort to broad and comprehensive software to protect their operations. However, the situation involving the District of Saanich earlier this year is a good reminder to all B.C. employers that cyber-protection cannot be used at the expense of employees’ privacy.
Cyber threats, cyber-protection, electronic information, employee privacy, employee’s privacy rights, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, investigation, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, personal information, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Privacy laws, privacy violations, Saanich spyware fiasco, software to protect their businesses, unauthorized access
March 4, 2015 Occasional Contributors Accounting Systems and Controls, Business and Legal Issues, Competition, Corporate Administration, Corporate Governance, E-Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Financial Compliance / Planning / Management, Fraud and Corruption, Government Budget, Throne Speech and Plans, Leadership and Management, Payroll and Personnel Management, Records Management and Retention, Sales, Marketing and Operations
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is inviting comment on a proposed comprehensive whistleblowing program (Program) which would award eligible whistleblowers up to $1.5 million for reporting securities law misconduct that leads to significant enforcement or settlement orders.
administrative proceeding, anti-retaliation provision, civil right of action, contractual provisions, enforcement or settlement orders, illegal insider trading, internal escalation procedures, internal reporting process or investigation, investigation, keep a whistleblower’s identity confidential, market manipulation, misleading disclosure concerns, misleading financial statements, OSC’s Enforcement Branch, registered securities businesses, securities law misconduct, timely disclosure, unregistered sales of securitie, violation of securities law, whistleblower, whistleblowers, Whistleblowing protection
August 6, 2013 Jeffrey Sherman Corporate Governance, Environmental Issues, Finance and Accounting, IT, Privacy and Security, Not for Profit
Being subject to a search warrant can be unexpected, shocking and upsetting. If served with a search warrant in connection with a government or regulatory investigation, it is essential to contact legal counsel immediately.
canadian charter of rights and freedoms, delay search warrant, evidence, fair investigative practices, investigation, lawyer-client confidentiality, limiting search, privileged documents, regulations, restrict access to the public, search and seizure, search warrant, search warrant paramaters, search without warrant, seek privacy, seized documents
April 22, 2013 Maanit Zemel Corporate Governance, IT, Privacy and Security, Sales, Marketing and Operations
So much has already been said by so many about this tragic story. A beautiful 17 year old taking her own life after being sexually assaulted, followed by sexually explicit cyberbullying.
bullying, cyberbullied, cyberbullying, cyberbullying and violence, cyberharrased, domestic violence, harassment, investigation, legal system, online, social media, The case of Rehteah Parsons, violence against women
March 14, 2011 Maanit Zemel IT, Privacy and Security, Sales, Marketing and Operations
Beware all litigants! Anything you post on Facebook may be used against you in a court of law.
Blogging, confidentiality, evidence, facebook, investigation, Judicial system, lawsuit, Myspace, personal information, policy and procedures, social media, twitter
September 9, 2010 Adam Gorley Corporate Governance, Finance and Accounting, IT, Privacy and Security, Not for Profit
We reported earlier this year about the perils of bad governance in the case of the Toronto Humane Society. The non-profit organization faced a raid and subsequent investigation after complaints of serious mistreatment of animals, overcrowding, rampant illness and disease, disgusting workplace conditions and generally poor management. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals removed animals from the premises, confiscated documents, arrested the president and senior management and charged them with animal cruelty and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and discharged the board of directors and charged them with “non-criminal” animal cruelty.
animal cruelty, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, exposure, governance, investigation, investigations, OSPCA, personal information, risk management, Toronto Humane Society, unreasonable search and seizure, workplace investigation
