Best Lawyers in Canada for Privacy and Data Security Law
Sara advises clients on all aspects of privacy and data protection, access to information, health research, the law related to pharmacy and other regulated health professions, and risk management. Her privacy practice includes advising on the privacy implications of service agreements, data sharing arrangements, consent requirements, employee privacy and surveillance. Sara has many years of experience conducting privacy assessments, developing and implementing policies, compliance programs an...
R. Nelson Godfrey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. R. Nelson practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized R. Nelson Godfrey since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which R. Nelson Godfrey is held b...
Glenn now practices in the areas of administrative law and civil litigation, focusing on corporate, commercial and contract litigation (including corporate and securities disputes, oil and gas litigation, contract disputes, commercial landlord and tenant disputes, land disputes, employment litigation and debt collection), wills and estates litigation, Securities Act and Alberta Securities Commission proceedings, Judicial Review hearings, real estate litigation, serious personal injury, profes...
Carole is managing partner at INQ Law, focusing her practice on privacy, cyber readiness, data governance and artificial intelligence (AI) risk management. She regularly counsels clients on a wide range of matters related to privacy, cyber readiness and breach response, data governance, ethical AI and responsible innovation. Prior to founding INQ Law, Carole was co-lead of the national Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Management group at McCarthy Tétrault. She has represented clients be...
John is a senior partner who is Past Chair of the firm’s Technology practice group, and was Co-Founder of both the Outsourcing practice group and the Privacy and Access to Information practice group. His practice is focused on technology, outsourcing and procurement, and privacy law matters. John works closely with clients in advising on and negotiating various technology-related transactions, including outsourcing/procurement, licensing, development, implementation, distribution, techn...
Elyse is a partner with the law firm Rosen Sunshine LLP. Elyse assists health care professionals, health associations and organizations by providing advice and opinions with respect to regulatory, administrative and civil matters. Elyse has experience in assisting various health professionals with professional matters before their licensing bodies (including, registration, complaints, discipline, fitness, and quality assurance), hospitals, employers and the government. Elyse also assists heal...
Nader R. Hasan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defence and Privacy and Data Security Law. Nader R. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Nader R. Hasan since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflect...
Geneviève is a member of the Intellectual Property and Life Sciences Groups at the Québec City office. In intellectual property, she advises clients in both litigation and in contract matters in various fields of intellectual property law, including trademarks. As part of her practice, she also drafts and negotiates different types of contracts such as contracts for services, licensing and distribution, and participates in due diligence of intellectual property assets as part of...
Nareg is a technology lawyer with Fasken's Privacy and Cybersecurity group. He provides practical and actionable advice to some of Canada’s leading institutions and startups. His practice focuses on data protection issues, with a particular penchant for cybersecurity breach preparation and response (incl. bespoke advisory work, gap assessments, crisis simulation, and holistic breach response). His breach response work has helped organizations navigate complex cybersecurity events in a v...
Aya Barbach is a lawyer within the Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Group. She practises in the areas of data protection, privacy, access to information, cybersecurity, and online marketing. Aya advises and supports both private businesses and public bodies on all matters relating to information technology and to data protection. In particular, Aya practices in the area of all legal and governance issues concerning the protection of personal information and privacy, including the ma...
Katie is an associate in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office. Katie maintains a general civil litigation practice with a primary focus on insurance defence and health law. She has appeared before all levels of court in Saskatchewan, as well as various administrative tribunals. As part of her practice, Katie has a particular focus in privacy law, advising clients from a broad range of industries on information privacy, access to information, data sharing, privacy law interpretation and complian...
Nayla El Zir is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Nayla practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Nayla El Zir since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nayla El Zir is held by other lawyers.
Ilona Bois-Drivet dedicates her practice exclusively to technology, privacy and data governance law, and legal matters relating to artificial intelligence. Ilona helps businesses and organizations of all sizes comply with Québec and Canadian and privacy laws. She assists clients in conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs). In addition, Ilona provides guidance on how to manage databases and store, depersonalize and anonymize personal information. She advises clients on cybersecurity...
Iara Griffith is a lawyer in the Privacy and Cybersecurity group at our Montreal office. In her practice, she advises clients from various industries on issues related to Canadian privacy laws, health information, and other related laws. She is interested in the intersection of privacy, emerging technologies, and the ethical aspects of artificial intelligence. Iara provides services to organizations across various sectors, both private and public, to ensure compliance with ever-evolving priva...
Soleïca Monnier is a lawyer in our Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group whose practice is focused on information technology law and personal information protection. She regularly shares her experience with lawyers and other stakeholders in this sector at conferences, and has authored numerous publications in this area. Soleïca provides strategic advice to companies, start-ups, and government departments and agencies on complex issues concerning privacy laws, such as in sensitive...
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