Social Networking Websites - Risks and Challenges for the Workplace
Program originally held on April 20, 2010
Moderator(s):
Lisa S. Goodfellow
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Social Networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Linkedin, and Friendster are transforming the way the Internet is being used in the workplace and are creating new challenges for both employers and employees. This teleseminar will identify the key legal issues that have arisen from this phenomenon and proposed new anti-spam legislation and internet usage policies. Our panel of experienced practitioners will offer practical advice on productivity, vicarious liability, and privacy and confidentiality issues.
Program Content
You will learn about:
- PIPEDA and workplace privacy
- Internet policies and productivity
- Social networking outside the workplace
- Employer background checks
Speakers
Lisa S. Goodfellow, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Mark Hayes, C.S., Hayes e-Law LLP
Adrian Miedema, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Daniel Shap, CIBC Law Department




