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Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a go-to counsellor on privacy and data security issues for clients across a range of sectors including technology, energy, financial services, retail and hospitality. The team frequently counsels clients on regulatory matters, as well as assisting with privacy class actions and incident response. The firm offers nationwide coverage, with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.

Work Highlights

  • Bennett Jones represented LG Electronics in connection with a privacy class action involving allegations that Facebook secretly gave major device manufacturers access to users' personal information without users' knowledge or consent and that the device manufacturers willingly participated in the alleged conspiracy.

Strengths

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Bennett Jones understands that we need practical solutions. I find them extremely useful, and proactive in proposing solutions for us.

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The team has strong local knowledge of data privacy obligations and practical advice.

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The team's expertise is very significant and they are original thinkers too, which is very helpful in this fast moving area.

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Bennett Jones has high level of expertise and takes the time to understand our business to provide relevant and sound guidance.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ruth Promislow
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Ruth Promislow
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Ruth Promislow offers clients extensive experience in privacy, data protection and cybersecurity compliance, with her recent work covering advice on data management programmes, guidance on the Freedom of Information Act and privacy class actions. She is based in Toronto.

Ruth is very knowledgeable on all matters privacy and cybersecurity. She's responsive, insightful and very practical.

Ruth has a depth of experience and expertise, and she is business-focused.

She is smart, effective and capable.

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Stephen Burns
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Stephen Burns
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Calgary-based Stephen Burns is a strong choice for advice on data breaches. He serves as co-head of the firm's innovation, technology and branding practice.

He is brilliant in his space. He is a quick thinker and identifies issues even outside of his expertise.

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Ruth Promislow
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Ruth Promislow
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Stephen Burns
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Stephen Burns
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