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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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  • The lawyers in the data privacy group are experts in their field and always up to days on upcoming/recent regulatory changes.

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  • The team is excellent at navigating complex matters and distilling them to manageable requirements.

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  • There is not a single privacy issue for which I would seek the advice of another firm over Osler's privacy team.

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  • The team has a practical business-minded approach and ability to distill complex analysis into concise, actionable points.

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  • Osler is highly detail-oriented and able to provide guidance which is nuanced and reflective of current market and regulatory conditions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adam Kardash
    Adam Kardash

    Adam Kardash

    Adam Kardash is widely agreed to be a pre-eminent 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.

    • I find him to be an excellent resource.

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    • Adam is absolutely top-notch and deeply connected on Canadian privacy law developments.

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    • He may understand our business better than we understand it ourselves.

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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.

    • Her knowledge, pragmatism and customer service are second to none.

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    • She is an expert in the field.

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    • Éloïse has a deep knowledge of data protection laws with a business focus.

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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.

    • His industry experience and positive relationships with representatives of multiple privacy regulators are invaluable.

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    • John organises strategy quickly and is extremely knowledgeable and proactive.

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    • He is a very practical practitioner.

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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.

    • She is very practical, extremely responsive and on-point with her guidance.

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    • Joanna is an excellent lawyer that provides practical advice tailored to our business' needs.

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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.

    • He is pragmatic and understands the commercial environment.

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    • He is my primary point of contact, a true professional and an excellent communicator.

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    • François has a deep knowledge of data protection laws with a business focus.

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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.

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