Starting today, its illegal in Canada for a website to automatically install software on your computer ... (C)onsent is now also required for updates to apps on your smartphone or tablet ... explicit consent — implied consent is not enough. There are some exemptions ... including bug fixes, operating systems cookies, HTML and Javascript. Companies must also: Clearly disclose to users if its software could collect personal information, interfere with the normal operation of a computer, alter settings or preferences or data ... or allow a third party to access a computer. ... A previous part of the law ... went into effect on July 1. It requires consent in order to send messages to customers via email, social media or instant messaging. The messages must identify the sender, be truthful and allow the customer to unsubscribe. cbc.ca/news/technology/software-updates-installations-now-require-consent-1.2901868?cmp=ftbl&utm_content=buffer95ff1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffer
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:07:16 +0000
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