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Conrad Flaczyk

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Conrad is an IP/Tech Transactions and Privacy lawyer.
He works closely with engineers and in-house legal teams to commercialize, protect, and ensure that the most cutting edge ideas and technologies are rolled out lawfully and efficiently.
He attended law school at McGill University, where he graduated with a medal and was an editor on the Law Review. He has advised clients in the transportation, retail, government, and emerging technology sectors, and has previously worked at two leading corporate law firms.
He has authored thought leadership pieces in peer reviewed journals, including the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology and Defense Counsel Journal. He also has experience as a tech entrepreneur and founder, including with North America’s most reputable start-up accelerators.
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Canada: Clarifying compliance – Canadian enforcement trends in youth privacy and age assurance

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Canadian privacy regulators are intensifying scrutiny of platforms used by minors, emphasizing age assurance and youth privacy. Investigations reveal that self-declared age gates and adult-oriented consent language are inadequate. Platforms must adopt layered age verification, youth-friendly privacy communications, and contextual data practices. Enforcement is shaping standards ahead of formal guidance, urging proactive compliance measures.