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Conducting an internal investigation? Here are 4 things to consider

Many internal investigations (such as harassment claims, fraud, misuse of company assets, etc) often involve the use of digital devices and may require a forensic analysis of those devices to find...

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Starting an investigation when no one asked (or wanted) you to

Somewhere between going on an ill-advised “fishing expedition” and commencing a clearly defined investigation of a formal complaint, lies a grey area rife with uncertain legal obligations and sticky...

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Impact of digitized environments & modern workplaces on internal investigations

One of the hallmarks of a successful investigation is rooted in the expression “knowing what you don’t know.” An experienced investigator knows a lot about a lot of things – different types of fraud,...

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Commissioners’ joint investigation on use of facial recognition technology

On October 29, 2020, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada announced the findings of a joint investigation by Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Office of the Information and...

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You’ve got a harassment complaint, so what now?

These days, allegations of “harassment” or “bullying” can make people tense up very quickly. Understandably so as reputations are at stake and missteps can be costly – like, in the landmark case of...

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Investigating workplace harassment

As Ontario employers are aware, the Occupational Health and Safety Act sets out the obligations of employers when it comes to workplace safety. OHSA contains specific provisions which deal with how...

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Navigating workplace investigations – Employer FAQs

It is not uncommon for people to tense up as soon as words of harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, violence or discrimination are uttered in the workplace these days. Must employers investigate...

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Privacy Commissioner launches investigation into 23andMe data breach

On June 10, 2024, the Privacy Commissioners of Canada and the United Kingdom announced that they have begun their joint investigation into the 23andMe data breach that was discovered in October, 2023....

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