Privacy & Data Protection
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Fasken
Privacy and cybersecurity present unique opportunities and risks across your operations. Legal frameworks and market forces in these areas are rapidly evolving in ways that cannot be ignored.
We provide a full range of privacy and cybersecurity legal advisory services. From workplace privacy issues, to cybersecurity planning and risk management, to innovative marketing and big data analytics projects, and cross-border outsourcing, we help ensure that your activities are aligned with key objectives, evolving standards and stakeholder priorities. Clients turn to us for advice regarding not only Canadian privacy and related laws, but also the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Our clients range from innovative start-ups to leading Fortune 500 companies. Almost all of the top cyber-insurance carriers in Canada have selected Fasken as the lead breach response firm to work with their insureds in the event of data breaches. In recognition of our expertise, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has commissioned Fasken to author several landmark reports and guidance material on privacy law. We have also been called on to defend high-profile class action litigation in relation to cybersecurity and data breaches.
Chambers Review
Fasken has a strong regulatory practice in Canada which is recognised for its experience in freedom of information matters and privacy compliance. The firm frequently acts for insurance companies and public sector clients. It operates a highly regarded cybersecurity practice with notable expertise in incident response, risk management and cyber insurance. The team is also experienced in acting on privacy breach class action proceedings before all levels of court. It is increasingly engaged on mandates involving data transfer and storage issues, as well as innovative data capture proposals.
Work Highlights
- The team at Fasken advised Google on class proceedings pertaining to an alleged breach of class members’ privacy in Canada concerning collection, storing and using the facial biometric identifiers of people who have used Google Photos.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are extremely responsive and some of the nicest and most knowledgeable people I've had the pleasure of working with in the privacy industry. I have never had a complaint."
"Their advice is practical and business-minded. They understand our business needs and that of our membership, and they use that knowledge to guide their support of our organisation."
"The team at Fasken understands the issues and is always responsive and available."
"The lawyers are extremely responsive and some of the nicest and most knowledgeable people I've had the pleasure of working with in the privacy industry. I have never had a complaint."
"Their advice is practical and business-minded. They understand our business needs and that of our membership, and they use that knowledge to guide their support of our organisation."
"The team at Fasken understands the issues and is always responsive and available."
Notable Practitioners
Alex Cameron is an exceptionally well-respected lawyer in the privacy sphere with an outstanding client following, particularly in areas such as insurance and financial services. Based in Toronto, he co-leads the firm's privacy and cybersecurity group.
"Alex is deeply respected and his knowledge and competence are astonishing. There is never a doubt that we are in good hands when Alex is involved."
"Alex is a Canadian privacy icon."