Privacy Scenarios

Real situations Canadians face, with practical steps you can take today. If you are living through one of these, start here.

I received a data breach notification. What do I do?
Step-by-step response when an organization tells you your information has been compromised.
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My employer is monitoring my work computer and I was not told.
Your rights and the employer's obligations under Canadian privacy and employment law.
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My landlord is demanding my SIN. Do I have to give it?
What landlords can and cannot require as part of a rental application.
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My ex shared intimate images of me online without my consent.
Criminal and civil remedies for non-consensual distribution of intimate images.
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A hospital employee looked at my records without reason.
What to do if you learn that a health care staff member accessed your record without a legitimate purpose.
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A neighbour's drone is flying over my backyard.
Your privacy rights when someone operates a drone near or over your property.
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The police want to search my phone. Do I have to unlock it?
What the Charter says about phone searches incident to arrest and what to do if you are asked.
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The school shared my child's information without telling me.
What schools can and cannot disclose about students, and how to respond if you find out your child's information was shared improperly.
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I keep getting spam emails even though I unsubscribed.
Your rights under CASL and how to report repeat violations.
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I saw a store using facial recognition. Is that legal?
Your rights when a retail location uses facial recognition or other biometric identification.
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