Privacy & Data Protection
Nationwide - Canada
5 years ranked
Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
National co-lead of Cyber/Data Group, Partner in Intellectual Property group. Advises on privacy, data and intellectual property issues, primarily through litigation, in a broad diversity of fields. Law practice extends to privacy and cybersecurity class actions, data breach response, and Internet law. Counsel in intellectual property and privacy matters before Supreme Court of Canada (8 appearances), Supreme Court of the United States (led drafting of amicus brief on international copyright law), Federal Court of Appeal, Federal Court, numerous provincial courts, Copyright Board, CRTC, and the Trademarks Opposition Board. Testified as expert on Copyright Board before Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce; significant experience on copyright, trademark and privacy reform; expert witness in Canadian copyright law in Peary v. DC Comics (2025 SDNY).
Ontario bar, 2006 Clerk, Ontario Court of Appeal, 2005-2006 Adjunct professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2012-2022
Past chair, Copyright Policy Committee, IPIC; AIPPI committees on copyright; Member, CBA, OBA, INTA, IAPP.
Co-author of: Global Privacy and Security Law Reference (Aspen), Artificial Intelligence: Law Over Borders Comparative Guide (Global Legal Post), Intellectual Property Law in Canada (Carswell), User's Guide to Canadian Copyright Tariffs (McCarthy Tétrault).
AB, Harvard University (Phi Beta Kappa), MA (Eng.) and JD (Honours), University of Toronto.
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Toronto-based partner Daniel Glover coleads the firm's cyber/data practice group. He has a strong track record of advising clients on privacy regulations and data breaches.
Daniel Glover has experience handling contentious copyright matters in the music, broadcasting, publishing and sports sectors. Clients also benefit from his knowledge of privacy and data protection. He is based in Toronto.
Daniel Glover is a Toronto-based intellectual property lawyer who possesses an active disputes practice, advising on trade mark and copyright matters. He frequently represents clients in the media, retail and technology sectors, among others. Daniel is the national co-lead of the firm's cyber and data group.
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Daniel is one of the most brilliant lawyers I know, with a great breadth of knowledge. He is able to explain very complicated matters in a way everyone gets, with superb drafting skills.
Daniel is a true leader in his field. His client service, commercial awareness and expertise is beyond compare.
Daniel is an invaluable resource. He provides excellent and business-sensitive advice.
Daniel Glover is an excellent lawyer.
He delivers pragmatic advice and can meet tight deadlines.
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