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Privacy & Data Protection

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Combining a national presence and cross-practice approach across industries, McCarthy Tétrault’s Cyber/Data Group offers a 360° view of data and cyber strategy to deliver legal and business solutions that mitigate risks and unlock value-generating potential.


With immense experience in privacy, data protection and cybersecurity and a track record in advising key sectors on critical issues in novel and complex areas of law, we help you navigate the privacy and data landscape to leverage the value of data, develop responsible AI practices, protect your organization’s assets and cement clients’ digital trust. We have acted in ground-breaking privacy class actions over many years and have helped clients navigate the largest data breaches in Canadian history. Our integrated multi-disciplinary team are regularly asked to lead eminent associations, such as the iTech Law Association, contribute to publications, including Responsible AI: A Global Policy Framework and Global Privacy and Security Law, and speak at global privacy and data conferences.


Selected Services

  • Cyber breach response and cyber readiness
  • Privacy and data protection compliance programs
  • Regulatory investigations and complaints
  • Data trusts, data sharing and data licensing agreements
  • Identity management
  • Responsible AI
  • Information governance
  • Protection of data litigation
  • Cyber insurance advising
  • Anti-spam compliance



Chambers Review

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Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault's privacy practice advises several well-known Canadian and international clients on a variety of issues within this space. The firm is highly experienced in acting as defence counsel in privacy-related class actions and is also regularly called upon to advise on matters arising from cybersecurity breaches. Outside the contentious sphere, McCarthy is also well versed in negotiating master data sharing agreements as well as providing guidance on issues of privacy legislation.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at McCarthy Tétrault represented Facebook in proceedings before the Federal Court of Canada and pertaining to an alleged breach of the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in connection with Cambridge Analytica.

Strengths

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The team provides timely assessments and advice to help inform risk assessments on complex situations.

Privacy & Data Protection respondent
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They are extremely knowledgeable with respect to laws and regulations and have the ability to translate that knowledge into practical business processes.

Privacy & Data Protection respondent
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I would rate them highly on their client service and commerciality. The lawyers at McCarthy Tétrault are very responsive and very good at what they do.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles S Morgan
3
Charles S Morgan
3
Band 3

Montréal-based Charles Morgan has a broad practice which sees him assist clients with a variety of technology and telecoms transactions in addition to advising on related data and privacy concerns.

Charles Morgan is extremely knowledgeable and business-savvy.

Charles is a great partner with extensive experience and knowledge.

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Daniel Glover
4
Daniel Glover
4
Band 4

Toronto-based partner Daniel Glover co-leads the firm's cyber/data practice group. He has a strong track record of advising clients on privacy regulations and data breaches.

Daniel Glover is a fabulous addition to the skill set McCarthy provides, and a great lens through which to view privacy in Canada.

Daniel Glover is great, very practical and always available.

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Jade Buchanan
4
Jade Buchanan
4
Band 4

Jade Buchanan advises public and private sector clients on privacy and data security issues, including incident response. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

I find Jade to be both knowledgeable and practical. He is exceptionally responsive and willing to have a brainstorming session anytime, which is greatly appreciated.

Jade is one of the best lawyers in the privacy law area I've worked with. He is always down to earth and has a deep knowledge of privacy.

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Eugen Miscoi
Eugen Miscoi
Associates to watch

Eugen Miscoi is a Montréal-based associate who is adept at advising clients on privacy compliance and cybersecurity incidents.

Eugen Miscoi is very knowledgeable, provides great client service and does great work.

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Jonathan Adessky
Jonathan Adessky
Associates to watch

Montréal-based Jonathan Adessky is recognised for his experience assisting clients with privacy compliance programmes.

He is attentive, responsive and well-versed in all matters dealing with privacy.

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Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Privacy & Data Protection
Charles S Morgan
3
Charles S Morgan
3
Band 3
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Daniel Glover
4
Daniel Glover
4
Band 4
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Jade Buchanan
4
Jade Buchanan
4
Band 4
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Eugen Miscoi
Eugen Miscoi
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Jonathan Adessky
Jonathan Adessky
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