Tag archives: cybersecurity

Privacy Breaches: The Question of When, Not If

By Shreya Gupta (Toronto) on March 25, 2019 Posted in Uncategorized

In recent years, a spate of high-profile privacy breaches have made it increasingly clear to consumers and regulators that businesses must take stronger precautions in safeguarding user data and protecting privacy rights. These incidents have become so common that for many companies, the question of whether they will fall victim to cybercrimes has become a … Continue reading

The Digital Dilemma: Cybersecurity and Boardroom Best Practices in the Technological Age

By Ted Brook on November 5, 2018 Posted in Corporate Governance, Litigation, Securities, Uncategorized

Earlier this year, Commissioner Robert Jackson Jr. of the US Securities and Exchange Commission declared that cybersecurity is “the most pressing issue in corporate governance today.” Indeed, widespread digitization has fundamentally transformed the way that people do business, ushering in new heights of efficiency and connectivity. It has also created significant risk management issues for … Continue reading

Regulators weigh in on ICOs

By Peter Charbonneau (Toronto) on October 24, 2017 Posted in Securities

Issuers contemplating initial coin offerings (ICOs) would be wise to consider the recent decision of impak Finance Inc. (Impak) by the Autorité des marchés financiers’ and the Ontario Securities Commission. Background and Decision Impak launched an ICO for impak Coin (MPK Tokens), which Impak describes as a cryptocurrency with a social purpose. The proceeds of … Continue reading

Top board priorities for 2016

By Jenny Yoo on January 7, 2016 Posted in Corporate Governance

With 2016 upon us, boards are likely to reflect on the organizational challenges they expect to face in the coming year, and to develop effective strategies to tackle these challenges. A recent EY publication anticipates that in developing these strategies, boards will focus their energies on addressing the following five critical challenges: 1. Board effectiveness, … Continue reading