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Privacy & Data Protection

Nationwide - Canada

8 Years Ranked

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Provided by Chantal Bernier

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Chantal Bernier is Co-chair, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Group and is a member of Dentons’ Canadian Privacy and Cybersecurity, Government Affairs and Public Policy practice groups. Chantal advises leading-edge national and international companies as they expand into Canada and Europe, enter the e-commerce space, adopt data analytics and roll out data-based market initiatives. Her clients include ad tech companies, financial institutions, biotech companies, data analytics firms and government institutions.

She joined the Firm in 2014 after nearly six years leading the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as Interim Privacy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner. Previous roles include: Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Socio-Economic Development, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada; Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Community Safety and Partnerships, Public Safety Canada; and Director of Operations for the Machinery of Government Secretariat, Privy Council Office.

Career

Called to the bar: Québec and Ontario. Received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for significant contributions/achievements (2012).

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Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

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Chantal Bernier is a recognised authority in Canadian privacy law, having previously acted as interim commissioner at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. She continues to be sought after for her international experience, advising on a range of issues including cybersecurity and data gathering innovation. She co-chairs Denton Canada's global privacy and cybersecurity group and is based in Ottawa.

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