Collection, use and disclosure of personal information is a critical consideration for both business and individuals. Federal and provincial privacy and access laws, such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA"), impact all areas of your business, and the culture of privacy is rapidly evolving.
Our Privacy and Access to Information Group works with organizations and individuals to develop solutions for privacy and access law compliance and complaints. The Group advises clients on such matters as the preparation of privacy policies, strategies for ensuring compliance with the relevant privacy and access statutes, proper management of personal information, proper handling of access requests and/or privacy breach complaints, and submissions to both the Federal and Provincial Privacy Commissioners. Our lawyers have appeared before the Supreme Court, Trial Division and the Court of Appeal on privacy matters, and have extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of privacy and access law. Our privacy lawyers work with our clients and other practice groups within the firm to provide timely, valuable and sector-specific advice for our clients.