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Legal pitfalls of short-form videos

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on November 30, 2023 Posted in Copyright, Privacy

A recent social media trend that has exploded in the past couple years is the use of “short-form videos.” Short-form videos are short in length—typically ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes—and feature a wide variety of topics, including dancing, singing, eating, politics, and new product trends. Social media users typically create these … Continue reading

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission updates Canada’s broadcasting framework

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on October 9, 2023 Posted in General

In a previous blog post, we covered the impact of Bill C-11 and how the proposed legislation would regulate social media and streaming companies in Canada. In spring 2023, Bill C-11 received Royal Assent, becoming the Online Streaming Act, and began amending the Broadcasting Act. This included the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) developing … Continue reading

Update on Bill C-18: Digital media platforms respond to legislation receiving royal assent

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on July 12, 2023 Posted in General

In a previous blog post, we covered Bill C-18 (Online News Act) and how this proposed legislation would require digital media platforms to compensate news outlets when reproducing or otherwise facilitating access to their content. At the time of the post, Bill C-18 had recently been tabled by Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. Although it … Continue reading

Pitfalls of crowdsourced legal services from social media platforms

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on May 19, 2023 Posted in General

Common diatribes levied against the market for legal services typically take aim at the hourly fees, the complexity of the justice system, and the exclusivity of bona fide legal advice as a covetous but inaccessible resource. Access to legal services is not a new problem – and is no stranger to legislative reform. For decades, … Continue reading

Synthetic data: A potential solution to the de-identification problem

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on February 21, 2023 Posted in Privacy

The risk of privacy breaches using large data sets of personal information is only increasing with advancements in data processing and artificial intelligence (AI). With any large-scale manipulation of personal data by organizations, there is potential for misuse or disclosure of protected personal information. For instance, AI and machine learning systems necessitate vast quantities of … Continue reading

Bill C-27: Proposed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence and strengthen privacy law in Canada

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on September 20, 2022 Posted in Privacy

By Dan Daniele Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 seeks to bring “safety and trust” to the forefront of Canada’s evolving digital sphere, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Francois-Philippe Champagne, who introduced this bill on June 16, 2022. Bill C-27 promises to update and strengthen Canadian privacy law, govern … Continue reading

Intellectual property rights in the Metaverse

By Daniel Daniele (CA) and Bryant Oakes (CA) on February 15, 2022 Posted in Patent

The metaverse is the answer to escaping your couch without actually leaving it to do whatever you want in a paralleled virtual universe – hangout with friends, drive race cars, shop designer brands, buy digital land, or do just about anything else you can imagine. The metaverse may seem far-fetched, but so did smart phones … Continue reading

Promotional contests, sweepstakes, and giveaways: like, share, and follow the rule

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on September 10, 2021 Posted in General

Social media contests, sweepstakes, and giveaways have grown increasingly popular in the past few years and have become a common marketing strategy for businesses. From “like and share this post” to “tag five friends for extra entries,” contests allow businesses to promote their brand, generate leads, and engage with current and new customers. While it … Continue reading

NFTs’ nifty copyright issues

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on May 11, 2021 Posted in Copyright

Whether you are a crypto guru or not, you have likely heard about NFTs. The three-letter acronym, NFT, stands for “Non-Fungible Token”. NFTs are the centre of attention right now because of high-profile sales, such as $70 million for digital artwork, $2.5 million for Jack Dorsey’s first tweet, and more than $230 million spent buying … Continue reading

Think Before You App

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on March 24, 2021 Posted in Privacy

Self-isolation, stay-at-home orders, and lockdowns have changed the way we live during the COVID-19 pandemic. As many of us work remotely, limit face-to-face interactions, and stay indoors, we are reaching for our smartphones more and increasing our mobile app use. Mobile app usage increased by 40% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2020, hitting an … Continue reading

COVID tracing & AI: physically distant, socially together

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on November 17, 2020 Posted in Privacy

As the second wave of COVID-19 spreads across Canada, the use of COVID-19 tracing apps is on the rise. For example, the Government of Canada released COVID Alert – an app using Bluetooth technology to help people report positive diagnoses, and control the spread of the virus. The success of the app depends on a … Continue reading

The rise of videogame streaming in a global pandemic

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on August 26, 2020 Posted in Copyright

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large effect on our entertainment consumption. Some entertainment industries have taken significant hits, while others have been more fortunate in their rise. Videogame streaming is one such industry on the rise. During the pandemic, the global viewership of popular streaming platforms Twitch and YouTube Gaming increased by 10% and … Continue reading

Wearing out privacy: wearable technology revolutionizing social media marketing

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on February 27, 2020 Posted in Privacy

Social media has made sharing personal and professional updates easy and, in most cases, highly targeted. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as the proliferation of new social media platforms have created a window into the lives of those who are active on these platforms. One of the biggest tensions created by social media is … Continue reading

Is court anonymization enough in the era of social media and big data?

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on December 12, 2019 Posted in Litigation, Privacy

In the age of social media, are court procedures enough to protect vulnerable parties subject to a publication ban? In a recent article, researchers at the University of Zurich were able to re-identify parties in 84% of judgments studied (the Zurich Study).… Continue reading

Deepfakes: Fake videos need real remedy

By Daniel Daniele (CA) on October 10, 2019 Posted in Defamation

Your friend tells you they saw a video of you on social media. You look it up. The person in that video looks like you. That person even sounds like you. To make matters worse the video shows this counterfeit version of you doing something incredibly embarrassing. You have never done what the video is … Continue reading