Online reviews and privacy claims: Lessons from RateMDs v Bluler (BCCA)

Canadian privacy lawyer David Fraser breaks down the British Columbia Court of Appeal’s recent decision in RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler (https://canlii.ca/t/kfhmc), a case about whether hosting online profiles, anonymous reviews, and ranking health professionals on RateMDs.com can result in a claim of invasion of privacy. David walks through the background, the arguments, why the Court found there was no reasonable expectation of privacy in publicly available professional information, and what this means for privacy rights, online review platforms, and professionals across Canada. Where you can find me ► Privacylawyer blog: https://blog.privacylawyer.ca ► My law firm: https://www.mcinnescooper.com/people/david-fraser ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/privacylawyer ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtsfraser Disclaimer: This is intended for education and information only and should not be taken as legal advice. If you need advice for your particular situation, you should seek out qualified counsel. All views expressed are solely those of the creator and should not be attributed to his firm or any of its clients.