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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Privacy & Data Protection

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler has the largest team of practitioners who focus on privacy and data management in Canada. They provide advice on the increasingly complex rules and the broad range of privacy and data-governance issues arising from the collection, use, disclosure and management of personal information.

The fully integrated team is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive service offering that includes legal services, online privacy information services and consulting services. Osler’s lawyers work closely with the innovative AccessPrivacy privacy and data management consulting team, which offers clients an integrated suite of consulting, legal and information services, including the CPO (Chief Privacy Officer) Forum’s thought-leadership program, workshops, conferences, Private Sector Source and Public Sector Source online services and the Monthly Privacy Call. Together with a wide range of internal legal talent, Osler has an unparalleled level of hands-on privacy and data-management experience that allows them to provide timely, collaborative, practical and cost-effective solutions.

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Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt maintains a highly regarded privacy and data management group. It serves a broad client base, advising several high-profile banks as well as tech, retail and hospitality companies in the digital marketing space on privacy and anti-spam issues. The firm also assists with regulatory concerns, data processing matters and security incidents. It is regularly mandated by high-profile private sector organisations to advise on data governance and contentious privacy issues, and is increasingly experienced in the emerging data ethics and big data spaces. Osler is highly rated for its innovation and commitment to practice development and policy discussion via its celebrated AccessPrivacy platform.
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Strengths

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  • Osler consistently provides practical, timely and highly effective support, making it a strong and trusted partner.

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  • Osler consistently demonstrates a strong ability to handle complex and sensitive matters. The team provides thoughtful, practical guidance under pressure. Osler has exceptional depth and breadth in its privacy practice.

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  • All of the lawyers at Osler are extremely knowledgeable on the most up-to-date legislation and market terms.

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  • Osler is a market leader in privacy and data protection matters. The team combines deep regulatory expertise with commercial insights to provide practical advice.

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  • Osler has the most practical and business-minded lawyers I've worked with. The partners are acutely aware of key commercial factors across industries, which is a huge value-add.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adam Kardash
    Adam Kardash

    Adam Kardash

    Adam Kardash is widely agreed to be a preeminent lawyer and heavyweight authority in the field of privacy and data protection. Based in Toronto, he is highly experienced in advising clients on responses to data security breaches as well as assisting with regulatory investigations.

    • Adam is terrific, provides great advice and has deep expertise.

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    • Adam distinguishes himself as one of the leading figures in Canadian privacy and incident-response law. His depth of experience, long-standing involvement in the evolution of the field and reputation as a go-to adviser set him apart from peers.

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    • Adam is the leading privacy lawyer in Canada in my view. He has a very sophisticated understanding of privacy law.

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    • Adam is unparalleled in his business-friendly approach to advising on complex data privacy risk issues.

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    • Adam is one of the very best privacy lawyers in Canada. He is exceptionally thoughtful in how he approaches complex issues and the advice he provides is consistently practical, strategic and well-calibrated to the business context.

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  • Éloïse Gratton
    Éloïse Gratton

    Éloïse Gratton

    Éloïse Gratton is a highly acclaimed privacy expert with experience providing advice to some of Canada's leading financial institutions, as well as multinational technology companies. She practices in both Toronto and Montréal, and is co-chair of Osler’s national privacy and data management practice.

    • Éloïse is exceptionally sharp and gives advice that is both thorough and easy to put into practice. She is an especially fantastic resource and the expertise she brings is truly second to none.

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    • Éloïse is my lawyer of choice for privacy and data protection matters in Canada. She listens to feedback, anticipates issues and provides practical guidance. She is exceptional at what she does.

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    • Éloïse has a strong understanding of analytics and big data, which enables her to provide practical and actionable advice on complex privacy matters.

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    • Éloïse has a keen understanding of what really matters, is an effective advocate for her clients and has deep expertise.

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    • Éloïse is very impressive.

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  • John Salloum
    John Salloum

    John Salloum

    John Salloum maintains an impressive practice dedicated to the confluence of privacy and advertising law, advising notable clients in the hospitality and e-commerce sectors. He is based in Toronto.

    • John excels in providing us support.

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    • John is supportive, extremely well prepared and knowledgeable.

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    • John stands out because he is both highly intelligent and incredibly practical. He is dedicated to his clients and always goes the extra mile to add value.

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  • Joanna Fine
    Joanna Fine

    Joanna Fine

    Toronto-based Joanna Fine continues to build an impressive reputation for her involvement in an array of privacy, data protection and anti-spam matters. She acts for big-name clients in the banking and e-commerce sectors, among others.

    • Joanna knows our business very well and offers excellent, comprehensive support.

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    • Joanna is so pragmatic in her advice.

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    • Joanna is prompt to respond with nuanced guidance and is able to provide industry expertise to advise on how the market is evolving in relation to our needs.

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    • Joanna is incredibly helpful, practical and knowledgeable.

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  • François Joli-Coeur
    François Joli-Coeur

    François Joli-Coeur

    François Joli-Coeur is a Montréal-based partner who assists clients with a range of issues, from privacy policy modernisation to data breach counselling. He is particularly noted for his breadth of understanding of privacy law, with expertise in both Canadian regulations and the California Consumer Privacy Act.

    • François is a strong privacy practitioner.

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    • François is practical and keeps pace with the evolving matter to provide real-time advice that can be actioned.

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  • Tina Saban
    Tina Saban

    Tina Saban

    Associate Tina Saban is well-versed in data security incident response. She is based in Toronto.

    • Tina has a combination of strong technical expertise, calm leadership and a practical, business-aligned approach.

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    • Tina consistently delivers a high level of client service. She demonstrates strong technical sophistication in privacy and data breach issues, combined with good commercial awareness, which makes her advice practical.

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