Privacy, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity

We advise clients on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity matters across the full information life cycle, with a particular focus on technology‑driven and data‑intensive businesses. Our practice integrates privacy and data security considerations with intellectual property, commercial, and regulatory advice to provide practical, risk‑focused guidance.

Our services include advising on compliance with Canadian privacy legislation (including PIPEDA and applicable provincial regimes), cross‑border data transfers, data localization issues, and emerging regulatory developments. We assist clients with the preparation and review of privacy policies, terms of service, end‑user licence agreements, data processing agreements, and internal governance frameworks.

We also advise on data security and incident preparedness, including breach response planning, vendor and supply‑chain risk management, contractual allocation of data‑related risk, and cybersecurity considerations in mergers, acquisitions, and other commercial transactions. Where privacy or data security issues intersect with intellectual property, such as trade secrets, confidential information, and proprietary datasets, we provide coordinated advice to protect clients’ legal and commercial interests.