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Businesses operating in Canada are subject to a sophisticated regulatory framework for privacy and data security, encompassing federal and provincial laws. They are also subject to a global framework of laws, regulations and directives throughout the United States, Europe and around the world. The Aird & Berlis Privacy & Data Security Group delivers practical solutions to privacy (including health information privacy), data protection and data security issues within a global environment, and advises on how the related laws impact domestic and international commerce.
Data security and risks require fast and practical guidance within the context of a global environment. When threats to data security are imminent or have occurred, we work with you to protect your business and reputation. We work with forensic teams and with the regulators and law enforcement to ensure risks to everyone affected are mitigated.
We typically provide both strategic and tactical advice to multinational and domestic entities, including critical infrastructure players such as energy, health care, transportation, communications and government, as well as those in the education, professional services, technology, social media, retail and manufacturing sectors.
Our lawyers are industry leaders who are often asked to provide guidance and opinions to governments and regulators on new laws and amendments to existing laws to address the rapidly-evolving data privacy and security industry landscape and risks.
Specialized Expertise
Privacy and Data Management
Clients rely on our expertise to help them protect one of their most valuable resources – data. From conducting privacy and information threat-risk assessments and designing privacy and data management policies to developing compliant business processes, policies and sophisticated training modules, we are committed to helping clients plan and prepare for the expected and unexpected. Knowing the legal and regulatory landscape is vital to crafting a strategy that protects customer and consumer privacy and optimizes an organization’s security. We advise on all facets of privacy law, including issues surrounding the transfer of data outside of Canada, compliance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), fraud detection, workplace privacy issues and privacy information security breaches.
We serve as data breach response advisors (a ‘go team’), working to mitigate, source, contain and manage the damage that results from a security breach. Our professionals work closely with management, IT experts and forensic auditors, regulators, public relations representatives and human resource specialists. In our role as a data breach coach, we provide a complete response directed to our client’s specific needs and the type and scope of the breach. In addition to proactively advising on risk management and notification strategies, we can also provide notifications to individuals, businesses and law enforcement following a breach. We also work with insurance companies in advising on appropriate coverage limits and data breach response management when insurance is involved. As a matter of preserving lawyer-client privilege, we will sometimes hire technical experts ourselves and have them report to us on the outcomes of their investigations following a data breach.
Cyber Security and Cyber Offences
With the rise of cyber threats and attacks, it is becoming increasingly more important to take a proactive approach to safeguarding your organization’s presence in cyberspace. Our lawyers can help you to understand and assess your legal risk and develop strategic and tactical cyber security measures to reduce your vulnerability and protect your organization.
Should the need arise, we can also provide timely support and legal guidance in the face of a cyber threat or attack, whether as the result of an internal security breach or external action, such as state-sponsored or politically- or financially-motivated offences. Our professionals understand the urgency needed to respond to such events in order to effectively mitigate the risk of financial loss and reputational damage. Our team is committed to providing the advice and action you need when you need it.
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Representative Matters
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Court of Appeal Rules on Scope of Insurance Coverage for Cyber Matters
This is an update to our May 15, 2020 bulletin summarizing Justice Pollak’s decision in Laridae v. Co-operators, 2020 ONSC 2198. In that decision, she ruled that the insurer, Co-operators, had a duty ... -
Laridae Communications Inc. Successful in Bringing Application Against the Co-Operators General Insurance Company
Laridae Communications Inc., a communications and media consulting firm, successfully brought an application against its insurer, the Co-Operators General Insurance Company, requiring it to defend Lar... -
1Password Completes a US$200-Million Series A Round
1Password, a leading password manager and digital vault, completed a US$200-million Series A Round led by Accel, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm. -
Spark Power Corp. Completes Acquisition of Bullfrog Power
On July 1, 2018, Spark Power Corp., a leading independent electrical power services and solutions company, completed the acquisition of Bullfrog Power. Bullfrog Power is Canada’s leading green energy ... -
Fleetwood Metal Industries Completes Sale to U.S.-Based Private Equity Firm
Fleetwood Metal Industries Inc., a successful Tier 1 automotive metal stamping, welding and assembly business with facilities in Ontario and Alabama, recently announced the completion of its sale to M...
Recent Developments
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What Changes to Foreign Investment Laws Mean for the Technology Industry
Bill C-34 – National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act, aligns Canada’s national security review process with similar regulatory beef-ups in Australia, United Kingdom, and the United St... -
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Discussion on the Metaverse: Part 2
- 04:00 PMThe metaverse has the potential to transform the internet and following in its path will be a major challenge to data security and privacy. The metaverse is a sizeable database of personal and privat... -
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What the Private Sector Should Not Forget About the Right To Be Forgotten
The “right to be forgotten” is tricky in Canada. It exists, but may not always be enforced or enforceable. Businesses need to carefully consider the impact of not responding positively to a request fo... -
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Discussion on the Metaverse
- 04:00 PMThe definition of the Metaverse and what it means in a socio-economic and legal sense remains nebulous, but there is near consensus that interoperability and openness are cornerstones to a virtual wor... -
Firm News
2022 Edition of Doing Business in Canada Now Available!
Aird & Berlis is pleased to present the 2022 edition of Doing Business in Canada. This publication was developed to provide a general overview of Canadian federal and Ontario law, and is intended for ... -
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88 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 88 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 43 practice ... -
TheSpotlight
Is Your Medium Double-Double Spying on You?
On June 1, 2022, a joint investigation by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
51 members of Aird & Berlis have been recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. -
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84 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 84 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 43 practice ... -
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Aird & Berlis Lawyers Named in Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2021
Aird & Berlis partners Trent Horne and Donald Johnston are among the leading lawyers named in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2021. This publication focuses on health services and the Lex... -
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Privacy and Data Breach Response: Managing the Process, Notifications and Mitigating Damages
- 04:00 PMExternal Speakers:Sandy Boucher - Principal, Forensics Advisory - Grant Thornton LLPChris Cameron - Account Executive - The Magnes GroupACCESS ARCHIVEAs the number of privacy ... -
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Privacy and Data Breach Prevention: Safeguarding Your Business
- 04:00 PMExternal Speakers: Claudiu Popa - CEO, Informatica SecurityACCESS ARCHIVEAs more people work from home during the pandemic, privacy and data breaches are on the rise. The prevalence and sophistic... -
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Reforming Canadian Data Privacy Laws: Introducing Bill C-11
- 04:00 PMACCESS ARCHIVE On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the House of Commons introduced new draft legislation overhauling Canada's private sector privacy law... -
TheSpotlight
Canada Re-enters the International Ring with Bold New Privacy Law Including Significant Fines
On November 17, 2020, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains, proposed a significant overhaul to Canada’s privacy legislation that would reinsert Canada as a leader on the int... -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes Partner Danielle Shields
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Danielle Shields has joined the firm as a partner and member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group. -
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The Future of Privacy Laws in Canada
- 04:00 PMJoin our panel of privacy experts as they discuss privacy guidance recently released by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for manufacturers of Internet of Things devices and answer frequently ask...