Episode 235: Teresa Scassa on the Alberta Clearview AI Ruling That Could Have a Big Impact on Privacy and Generative AI

The privacy concerns with Clearview AI sparked investigations and court cases around the world. The issues date back many years, but recently an Alberta court weighed in on the application of provincial privacy law in a decision that has big implications not only for that company but for the intersection […]

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June 9, 2025 0 comments
Episode 233: Abdi Aidid on AI, the Law and the Future of Legal Practice

Episode 233: Abdi Aidid on AI, the Law and the Future of Legal Practice

The discussion on the intersection between AI and the law, especially with respect to legal services continues to grow. From lawyers that mistakenly rely on AI generated cases to AI support for due diligence and comment review, the role of AI within legal practice has emerged as a critical issue. […]

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May 26, 2025 0 comments

Episode 232: What Will Canadian Digital Policy Look Like Under the New Liberal Carney Government?

Digital policy did not play a major role in the recent federal election, but the new Mark Carney Liberal government is quickly going to face a wide range of digital-related policy questions. This week’s Law Bytes podcast examines the short, medium and longer term issues including the future of the […]

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May 5, 2025 1 comment

Episode 231: Sara Bannerman on How Canadian Political Parties Maximize Voter Data Collection and Minimize Privacy Safeguards

As the 2025 federal election passes the midway point, it is increasingly apparent that the federal political parties are not only battling for votes, but also for data. Canadians may not see it but political parties are data machines anxious to collect and use as much data about potential supporters […]

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April 7, 2025 0 comments

Episode 230: Aengus Bridgman on the 2025 Federal Election, Social Media Platforms, and Misinformation

The 2025 federal election is now in its second week and the battle for attention and ultimately votes is taking place both online and offline. The enormous influence of online sites such as Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and a handful of others raises real issues about how information spreads, its reliability, […]

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March 31, 2025 0 comments