On Friday, March 28, we hosted our latest session in the  Legal update for Canadian employers series, where our national Privacy & Cybersecurity team provided critical insights on how rapidly evolving privacy laws, AI, and biometric technologies are reshaping workplace solutions—and increasing risks for employers.

Key takeaways for employers:

• Biometrics in the workplace – Understanding what qualifies as biometric data, recent privacy regulator decisions, and Quebec’s unique compliance requirements.
• AI & HR platforms – Employers may be unknowingly using AI-driven HR tools, creating new privacy risks and obligations. Are your contracts, consents, and policies up to date?
• Employee data requests – Growing concerns around cross-border data storage and employer responsibilities when responding to access and correction requests.
• Risk mitigation & compliance – Practical strategies to navigate emerging privacy risks and ensure compliance with evolving laws.

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For further resources on the topics discussed, please see below:

• Biometrics in Québec: Regulator continues to set high bar for use by retailers
• La biométrie au Québec : La barre est haute pour les détaillants
• Arbitration award contemplates the balance between employee privacy and workplace safety

Moderator

• Catherine Coulter, Counsel, Ottawa

Speakers

• Kirsten Thompson, Partner, Toronto
• Jaime Cardy,  Senior Associate,  Toronto
• George Hua,  Associate, Calgary

Accreditation

• LSBC: This session is registered for 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• LSO: This program is eligible for up to 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Barreau du Québec: In our view, this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec. Please email Annie Girard to receive a confirmation of attendance.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact dentonscanada.events@dentons.com.