CASL Primer

A five-part series on Canada’s anti-spam legislation and its impact on how advisors communicate with clients. In part one, receiving permission. In part two, tracking consent. In part three, creating a compliant message. In part four, adhering to CASL in real-life situations. In part five, keeping compliant on social media. Learn more in a video featuring Tim Banks, partner at Dentons LLP.

September 11, 2014

Avoiding CASL penalties: Five musts for a due diligence defence

Tim Banks, partner at Dentons LLP and an expert in privacy, data security and consumer protection law, explains how to avoid breaches of Canada's anti-spam legislation.

  • September 11, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 16:20

Three exceptions to CASL

Tim Banks, partner at Dentons LLP and an expert in privacy, data security and consumer protection law, delves into specific exceptions to CASL in part three of our original series on how to navigate the new legislation. Banks spoke with Patrica Chisholm, senior editor at Investment Executive.

  • August 6, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 07:45

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation: What is consent?

Tim Banks, partner at Dentons LLP and an expert in privacy, data security and consumer protection law, explains on how to get consent under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and how to work legally with your existing contact list.

  • July 16, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 13:55

CASL and social media

Consent obtained through these networks has its limits

  • June 27, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 10:30

CASL in the real world

How to remain compliant when networking and contacting referrals

  • June 26, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 13:30

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation: Are You Prepared?

Tim Banks, partner at the law firm of Dentons LLP and an expert in privacy, data security and consumer protection law, discusses what Canada’s anti spam security law (CASL) covers and what it does not cover. Banks gives tips on what you can do before the July 15th deadline to get your message out and prepare for CASL.

  • June 26, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 10:00

Anti-spam: Are your messages compliant?

Even if you have consent, your content must follow the rules

  • June 25, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 10:55

Anti-spam: Tracking consent

Protect yourself by keeping records of permission you have received

  • June 24, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 11:00

Anti-spam: Consent is critical

You’ll need permission to send certain emails, or face fines

  • June 23, 2014 November 16, 2019
  • 11:00