Privacy & Data Protection
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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+1 416 777 7498Chambers Review
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
- The team at Bennett Jones assisted BetterHelp with class action proceedings alleging that BetterHelp transferred or sold sensitive personal and health information of its consumers to third-party advertisers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bennett Jones lawyers have a high service orientation with practical, accurate advice. We have full confidence in their advice."
"We are often able to engage in discussion and resolve issues quickly. The lawyers demonstrate great knowledge of the complexities of our sector."
"Bennett Jones lawyers have a high service orientation with practical, accurate advice. We have full confidence in their advice."
"We are often able to engage in discussion and resolve issues quickly. The lawyers demonstrate great knowledge of the complexities of our sector."
Notable Practitioners
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 knows the law and understands what it means for her clients."
"Ruth Promislow offers practical and timely advice. She is responsive to how we want to collaborate through a particular matter."
"We are very impressed with Ruth's knowledge and responsiveness. She is excellent."
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.
"Stephen is the go-to guy for all things technology and privacy-related, and delivers exceptional service and value."