Identity Theft in BC

Identity Theft in BC

Every week hundreds of people fall victim to identity theft. Identity theft is the unauthorized collection and use of your personal information, usually for criminal purposes. Your personal information can be used to open credit card and bank accounts, redirect mail,...

What is defamation?

Defamation is an untrue statement about a person that damages the person’s reputation. The communication must be made to other people, not just to the person it’s about. However, the law will not protect you from an insult or a statement that may hurt your...

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Canadian Charter is part of Canada’s constitution and as citizens it bears reviewing from time to time. The Charter guarantees your freedoms and rights, including: Fundamental freedoms of association , conscience and religion ; thought, belief, opinion, and...

Erosion of privacy rights?

We are being watched. Recording devices are everywhere: From street corners and retail outlets to satellites in the sky. But did you know the car you drive may be spying on you too? If you are driving a vehicle built after 1993, chances are it contains an “Event Data...