Canadian funeral directors warn against third-party websites, like Echovita, republishing obituaries for profit, without consent.

Canadian funeral directors warn against third-party websites, such as Echovita, republishing obituaries for profit without families' consent. These websites scrape information from funeral homes and newspapers, capitalizing on the emotional vulnerability of grieving families. The Funeral Services Association of Canada urges the federal government to strengthen privacy legislation, aiming to prevent further distress for families whose loved ones' stories are taken and used without permission.

August 04, 2024
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