The University of Ottawa interviews Toronto lawyer Alex Cameron about the practice of privacy law, the challenges the field faces and his time at the University of Ottawa.
“Technology and innovation are rapidly evolving and often have important privacy implications. Providing advice to clients in this area where (as noted above) there is usually little or no legal precedent can be both exciting and challenging. Effective communication and collaboration with information technology experts in particular can sometimes present challenges as business people and lawyers seek to understand the operation and implications of new technologies. It requires careful and constant learning.”