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nNovation

Privacy & Data Protection

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


nNovation

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Big Firm Experience: Members of the firm have worked in big, national law firms. We know how that model works, and why we believe our model allows us to better serve our clients (and live a better life!).

Government Experience: Members of the firm have had several years of privacy experience in the public sector in the justice, industry and public safety spheres. We understand the inner workings of how law and policy are made and applied.

In-house experience: Immediately prior to joining nNovation, Timothy Banks was in-house counsel at Amazon Web Services. Constantine Karbaliotis has worked as privacy lead for Mercer and Symantec Corporation.

Staying up to date on the law: The firm's lawyers are authors of leading textbooks on Canadian privacy law. They regularly speak and write on privacy-related matters. This helps ensure that we (and many other practitioners across Canada) are always up to date on the latest legal developments.

Industries (5)

  • Software as a Service
  • E-commerce
  • Marketing
  • Telemarketing
  • Social Media

Chambers Review

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Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Ontario-based firm nNovation offers skilled practitioners handling high-level privacy issues. The team advises an impressive roster of clients from the technology, healthcare, real estate and retail sectors. The firm offers a comprehensive privacy and data security practice, from designing compliance programmes to assisting with data security breaches.

Strengths

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  • The team is pragmatic and able to drill down to the key issues.

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  • nNovation is very aware of current trends both locally and abroad and they take the time to understand our pain points and challenges.

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  • The team has high levels of service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kris Klein
    Band 3Kris Klein

    Kris Klein

    Kris Klein is an experienced privacy lawyer who is frequently sought out by domestic and international clients on Canadian privacy issues.
    • Kris has broad knowledge, is efficient and has a commercial approach.

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    • Kris is always available to help and delivers a good product on time.

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    • He is knowledgeable, practical and to the point.

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  • Up and ComingShaun Brown
    Up and ComingShaun Brown

    Shaun Brown

    Shaun Brown has experience advising clients on the drafting of privacy policy frameworks and online privacy statements.

    • Shaun is an excellent attorney who has demonstrated he is an expert in his field and provides practical advice.

      Privacy & Data Protection respondentCanada
    • Shaun is very responsive and pragmatic.

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