National Webinar - Update on Canada’s Anti-Spam Initiative
February 26, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Area of Interest:
Pensions, Benefits
Format:
Web
Fees and Registration
| Membership Types | Regular Price |
|---|
| Member | $0.00 CDN |
| Associate Member | $0.00 CDN |
| Student Membership | $0.00 CDN |
| Non Member | $65.00 CDN |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted by 12:00 noon the day before the session. Non-attendees or cancellations received after this time will not be reimbursed.
Overview
The second phase of Canada’s anti-spam law (CASL) came into effect in January, 2015. This session will provide an overview of the new rules applying to computer programs, malware and spyware. In addition, an update and review will be provided on the general application of CASL, which was enacted in 2014, and its effect on the email and messaging practices of organizations. Recent guidance provided by the regulator will be surveyed.
Learning objectives
The new “computer programs” rules
The meaning of “consent”
Exemptions and exclusions from CASL
Enforcement and risk
Guidance from the regulator
Compliance practices
Who should attend:
| Robert W. Pakrul
Partner, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP Robert Pakrul, is a member of the firm’s Corporate / Commercial Practice. He also participates in the Health and Information + Privacy Practices.
His practice is primarily corporate commercial based with an emphasis on information and privacy, transportation law, entertainment and mergers and acquisitions. He provides advice to a wide variety of organizations in various industry sectors. Mr. Pakrul has significant experience working with both large and small non-profit organizations and foundations in their creation, governance, regulatory compliance and day-to-day operations. Robert also advises on public safety law, providing advice to emergency communications corporations and other public safety bodies in British Columbia on matters such as liability and statutory immunity, the legal impact of new and emerging technologies and regulatory matters affecting 9-1-1 services. |