New book by Professor Ignacio Cofone examines Canadian privacy cases

In recent years, privacy concerns have grown in prominence due to technological advancements such as big data analytics, large language models, algorithmic decision-making, and the internet of things.

Canadian Privacy Law: Cases and Comparative Materials edited by Professor Ignacio Cofone is the first casebook to comprehensively examine the legal framework governing privacy in Canada. The book explores the evolving landscape of privacy rights, focusing on key legislation, landmark cases, comparisons between jurisdictions, and the emerging trends shaping the field. Topics include online speech harms, statutory privacy under AI, the right to be forgotten, high-tech policing, and mass surveillance under international law.

Professor Cofone, Professor of Law and Regulation of AI, says: "The book was designed to make connections between otherwise disconnected sources – torts, constitutional law, statutes, and scholarship from other jurisdictions – to give students and professionals a map of the field. The aim is to have a book that will be useful even after the law changes."

Published by Emond, the casebook enables students in Canada to think critically about the legal, ethical and technological dimensions of privacy law in the 21st century, and will be a valuable resource for courses in privacy law, information law, and technology regulation.