<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[INQ Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[INQ  LAW]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:13:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.inq.law/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Now Mandates Cyber Security Programs and Maturity Assessments for Key Public Organizations – Deadline July 1, 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario’s new cyber security regulation introduces mandatory cyber security programs and maturity assessments for designated public-sector organizations. Learn about the key requirements, reporting obligations, and July 1, 2027 compliance deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/ontario-now-mandates-cyber-security-programs-and-maturity-assessments-for-key-public-organizations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7d17e7e593533d0220663</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:51:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_c41369d35e2e4f8ab3fcd998c190f11d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill C-36. What has changed, and what is changing.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill C-36 signals a changing approach to privacy, data protection and AI governance in Canada. We look at what has changed, what may be coming next, and how organizations can prepare for Canada’s evolving regulatory landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/bill-c-36-what-has-changed-and-what-is-changing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd19365b12256eb4ee6fa4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:43:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_7838d0898d85436aa4d5e2509a0453aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Goodis Receives 2026 Karen Spector Memorial Award for Excellence in Privacy Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Goodis, Partner at INQ Law, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Karen Spector Memorial Award for Excellence in Privacy Law by the Ontario Bar Association, recognizing his legal excellence, thought leadership, and contributions to the privacy law community.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/david-goodis-receives-2026-karen-spector-memorial-award-for-excellence-in-privacy-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95aa520125627071cf3884</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:40:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_317b23c03d194fe390bfb2e7724fdd76~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privacy and Access Law has Changed. Is Your Institution Bill 97 Ready?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the replay of the "Privacy and Access Law has Changed. Is Your Institution Bill 97 Ready?" webinar.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/privacy-and-access-law-has-changed-is-your-institution-bill-97-ready</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4fc95b661479e527def88d</guid><category><![CDATA[WEBINAR]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_a741c2c17ccd48c69013265636a2abc2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG Special Report – Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Ontario Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's Auditor General has identified significant gaps in AI governance across the Ontario Public Service, from security controls and procurement to bias testing and oversight. Learn the key findings, recommendations, and practical lessons public sector organizations can apply to strengthen responsible AI governance.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/ag-special-report-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-ontario-government</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bc85bc9e68b02b398b290</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:58:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_6fd07e35c39f4e2eb9c53fbb9c05e05f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pamela Seto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIPEDA to PPCDA: What Changes, What Stays, What to Do Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the replay of the "PIPEDA to PPCDA: What Changes, What Stays, What to Do Now" webinar.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/pipeda-to-ppcda-what-changes-what-stays-what-to-do-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3abe33e48ba4122ae762a1</guid><category><![CDATA[WEBINAR]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:29:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_f41cde69716b4bd5a339d976701fdf49~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Indigenous Data Sovereignty Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to recognize the heritage, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It is also an opportunity to reflect on Indigenous data sovereignty: the right of Indigenous communities to govern how data about them is collected, used, and shared in an increasingly digital world.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/why-indigenous-data-sovereignty-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2996c7b2d71ad74fece14a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_efaf36abc70a48398e0590994d98309b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Changes in Proposed Replacement for PIPEDA: What Bill C-36 Means for Your Organization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's proposed Bill C-36 would replace PIPEDA with a new privacy framework, introducing stronger enforcement powers, data deletion rights, cross-border transfer requirements, and new obligations for organizations using automated decision-making systems. Learn what these changes could mean for your privacy compliance program.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/major-changes-in-proposed-replacement-for-pipeda-what-bill-c-36-means-for-your-organization</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315cef655fbab8670fd371</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:43:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_0b6e8d85d1a04181897d953956dc36b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brent Arnold, Tamara Adler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill C-34 and What It Means for Privacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's proposed Bill C-34 introduces new age-verification requirements for social media platforms, AI chatbots, and online services. While aimed at online safety, the legislation raises important privacy questions about data collection, protection, and retention. Learn what organizations should do now to prepare.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/bill-c-34-and-what-it-means-for-privacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3005471e4df337d82082c9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_6f4b1460328f4a7993fb31a5367bafeb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tricia Ralph, Dilan Brar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen AI is Redrawing the Cyber Poverty Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generative AI is redefining the “cybersecurity poverty line,” widening the gap between organizations equipped to manage modern cyber threats and those struggling to keep pace. This article explores how agentic AI is reshaping cybersecurity risk, governance, regulatory exposure, and legal accountability for executives, boards, and in-house counsel.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/gen-ai-is-redrawing-the-cyber-poverty-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18a86969f69d4475ad13dd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:49:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_a2d2f968537847f1a6fc0b11f1a04e6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_693,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brent Arnold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evolution of Ontario Health Teams (OHT) Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Health’s updated “Path Forward” guidance outlines the next phase of Ontario Health Teams, including incorporation requirements, governance expectations, operational support structures, and standardized partnerships. In this blog, Simmie Palter breaks down the key updates and what OHTs and health system providers should expect moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/the-evolution-of-ontario-health-teams-oht-continues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a17432df840e8662c436abc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:40:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_0e27f82ccd1d474d8bb6126d0c3039b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simmie Palter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenging the Myth of iOS Security: What DarkSword Means for iPhone Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[DarkSword and Coruna challenge the myth of iPhone security, revealing zero-click exploits that can compromise data in seconds. Learn what happened, who’s at risk, and how individuals and organizations can protect devices, manage legal exposure, and respond to evolving iOS threats.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/challenging-the-myth-of-ios-security-what-darksword-means-for-iphone-users</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc960bc6c9669173c9b509</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:46:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_8fc7ab2e70394ddf992f961e32154704~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brent Arnold and Michelle Niazi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Yourself from State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the replay of the "Protecting Yourself from State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks" webinar.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/protecting-yourself-from-state-sponsored-cyber-attacks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b0602e21a584c05f06945b</guid><category><![CDATA[WEBINAR]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:36:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_a90ce09357ab4d30bcd1f551db27d425~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[State-Sponsored Cyber Threats: What Canadian In-House Counsel Need to Know Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian organizations may face increased cyber activity following recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This post breaks down the latest Canadian Centre for Cyber Security bulletin and outlines the practical steps in-house counsel should take now to strengthen breach preparedness, vendor oversight, and cyber risk governance.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/iranian-cyber-threats-what-canadian-in-house-counsel-need-to-know-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeee3cc674490e6e200da9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:20:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_1291168f4eba4b89b221ca26639d5733~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brent Arnold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governance, Minutes, and the Rise of AI: Best Practices for Boards and Counsel]]></title><description><![CDATA[As boards increasingly use AI-assisted tools, sound minute-taking remains central to good governance. This article examines best practices for board minutes under ONCA, the business judgment rule, and the legal and governance risks that arise when AI is used to support board and in-camera meetings.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/governance-minutes-and-the-rise-of-ai-best-practices-for-boards-and-counsel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6980bdfee90da4b7522bb1a1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_4c70be69bd574ef2a2670cba6ca4b06e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_578,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy O&apos;Brien</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Privacy Law in Canada: Key Developments from 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landmark 2025 privacy decisions are reshaping healthcare compliance in Canada. From ransomware notification duties to new fines and AI oversight, this post breaks down the developments health organizations can’t afford to ignore.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/health-privacy-law-in-canada-key-developments-from-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bafea619dd458eae4b157</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_9b36379b63db4f06a2b521bfa843ecf2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Goodis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2023: What Businesses Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Consumer Protection Act, 2023 modernizes Ontario’s consumer rules for the digital age. From streamlined agreements to stricter limits on contract changes, this article outlines what businesses need to know, and what to do now.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/understanding-ontario-s-consumer-protection-act-2023-what-businesses-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697badcbdbf46e99c1eadb71</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:05:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_fdf2b1af8cb44716bffdeddea78712e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shanon Grauer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have Your Say: Ontario Seeks Input on Consumer Protection Regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is seeking input on new consumer protection rules. Share your feedback by March 12, 2025. 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Steven Tam, Carole Piovesan, and Dr. Ewan Affleck discuss health data dysfunction in Canada and solutions for better data governance.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/data-disarray-a-discussion-on-health-data-dysfunction-in-canada</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6748cd09700f19997cf1e86b</guid><category><![CDATA[WEBINAR]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:35:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_18d063fe38dd4caaafc21aa2561fc1cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Checklists for Good Governance under ONCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the replay of the "Board Checklists for Good Governance under ONCA" webinar.]]></description><link>https://www.inq.law/post/board-checklists-for-good-governance-under-onca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ec82d35afa0600631878a4</guid><category><![CDATA[WEBINAR]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c463e_69979da62fc84289b6522d75f551ebf4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>INQ LAW</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>