In this last PrivacyEspresso episode, Kristen Pennington, Partner at McMillan LLP and expert in Canadian privacy laws, shares valuable insights into a groundbreaking decision by the British Columbia Supreme Court involving Clearview AI and its implications for privacy regulations.
The case revolves around Clearview AI’s facial recognition system, which scraped publicly accessible images from social media and other platforms without consent, converting them into biometric identifiers. While Clearview argued that it wasn’t subject to British Columbia’s privacy laws due to a lack of physical presence in the province, the court ruled otherwise.
The court’s decision is a stark reminder that Canadian privacy laws can extend beyond borders, applying to organizations with a “real and substantial connection” to the country or a specific province. This includes businesses engaging with local entities or collecting personal data of residents, even if done online.
Key takeaways for international businesses:
– Canadian privacy laws, such as British Columbia’s legislation, can apply globally based on your business activities.
– Data scraping of publicly accessible personal information requires a lawful basis under Canadian privacy statutes.
– Non-compliance risks are significant, including potential prohibitions on services and mandatory data deletion.
As Kristen highlighted, this case underscores the importance of evaluating your organization’s compliance with privacy laws, particularly as they continue to evolve globally.
Tune in to the full discussion to learn more about the implications of this case for businesses in Canada and beyond.
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