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Overview

Privacy and cybersecurity present unique opportunities and risks across your operations. Legal frameworks and market forces in these areas are rapidly evolving in ways that cannot be ignored.

We provide a full range of privacy and cybersecurity legal advisory services. From workplace privacy issues, to cybersecurity planning and risk management, to innovative marketing and big data analytics projects, and cross-border outsourcing, we help ensure that your activities are aligned with key objectives, evolving standards and stakeholder priorities. Clients turn to us for advice regarding not only Canadian privacy and related laws, but also the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our clients range from innovative start-ups to leading Fortune 500 companies. Almost all of the top cyber-insurance carriers in Canada have selected Fasken as the lead breach response firm to work with their insureds in the event of data breaches. In recognition of our expertise, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has commissioned Fasken to author several landmark reports and guidance material on privacy law. We have also been called on to defend high-profile class action litigation in relation to cybersecurity and data breaches.

Read our latest analysis of privacy and cybersecurity, browse our recent client work or contact any of our lawyers to learn more.

Are you complying with Québec privacy legislation, as amended by Law 25? Complying with Québec privacy legislation is a significant challenge for any organization. For this reason, the Fasken Privacy and Cybersecurity team is offering a turnkey service tailored to your needs.

Consult our Resource Center for more information on Law 25.

Areas of Expertise

  • Artificial Intelligence, Fasken works with clients ranging from start-ups to established, multinational companies to determine how to navigate the rapidly evolving legal landscape surrounding AI innovations. We’ll help you get answers, whether your questions relate to the creation, protection, commercialization or acquisition of AI technology.
  • Health & Privacy, Fasken can provide advice on all aspects of federal and provincial privacy and freedom of information legislation. We were the lead authors of the Ontario Hospital Association’s Hospital Freedom of Information (FOI) Toolkit: A Guide to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and regularly work with clients to embed privacy-by-design into their operations.
  • Litigation, Fasken is ranked among the top litigation teams by several publications including Chambers Global, Benchmark Litigation and Best Lawyers. Our litigators are leading authorities in their areas and represent our clients’ interests at all levels of court, arbitration or mediation or in front of tribunals.
  • Trade Secrets, Our multidisciplinary team leverages a unique combination of experience in intellectual property and cybersecurity strategy to ensure that your trade secrets remain protected.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Privacy and Data Security Law, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2020 to 2026
  • Ranked nationwide in Privacy & Data Protection, Chambers Canada 2018 to 2026
  • Recognized nationwide in Cybersecurity Data Protection, The Globe and Mail 2022 to 2025
  • Recognized in Data Law: Thought Leaders and Recommended, Lexology Index 2018 to 2025
  • Recognized in Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers in Data Privacy, Lexpert 500 Cross Border Directory (formerly ALM 500) 2023 to 2025
  • Recognized in Privacy and Data Security Law, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021
  • Named Privacy Team of the Year at the 2024 PICCASO Awards Canada, PICCASO Awards
The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail Recognized nationwide in Cybersecurity Data Protection This award is presented by The Globe and Mail and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Best Lawyers Publication name with laurels The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized in Privacy and Data Security Law Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties.

Team

Primary Contacts
  • Alex Cameron, Partner | Co-Leader, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4505, [email protected]
  • Kateri-Anne Grenier, Partner | CO-LEADER, PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY, Québec, QC, +1 418 640 2040, [email protected]
Alex Cameron Toronto Lawyer Alex Cameron Partner | Co-Leader, Privacy & Cybersecurity Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4505
Kateri-Anne Grenier Kateri-Anne Grenier Partner | CO-LEADER, PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY Québec, QC +1 418 640 2040

Experience

  • BDC Capital's StrongNorth Fund leads $16 million investment in Lastwall to strengthen Canada’s defence capability, [Deal - BDC Capital], BDC’s StrongNorth Fund has made its first cybersecurity investment.
  • Quandri scales enterprise customer contracting for leading insurance brokerages, [Deal - Quandri Technologies Inc.], Quandri Technologies scales enterprise AI contracting with leading insurance brokerages.
  • La Caisse and Investissement Québec make strategic investment in Honco Group to support the growth of Québec-based steel processor, [Deal - Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Investissement Québec], La Caisse and Investissement Québec make strategic investment in Honco Group.
  • Freedom Pet Supplies Inc. acquires Trueman Distribution Ltd., [Deal - Freedom Pet Supplies Inc.], Acquisition of Trueman Distribution Ltd. by Freedom Pet Supplies Inc.
  • TitanFile receives growth investment from SEVA Growth LP, [Deal - TitanFile], TitanFile secures a major funding boost from SEVA, an investment firm focusing on technology-driven companies.
  • Alphi Capital acquires RedBlue HeatPumps & Refrigeration Inc., [Deal - Alphi Capital], Alphi Capital Expands Portfolio with Strategic HVAC Acquisition in British Columbia
  • UV Insurance completes acquisition of a closed block of insurance contracts from BMO Insurance, [Deal - ], UV Insurance acquires a closed block of insurance contracts.
  • Laurentian University defends proposed class action relating to a privacy breach, [Case - Laurentian University], Canadian university defends proposed class action relating to a 2017 privacy breach
  • Delco Automation sells its security division to Convergint, [Deal - Delco Security], Acquisition of Delco Security by Convergint.

Knowledge

  • Bill C-36: A Third Attempt at Federal Private-Sector Privacy Reform, 6/18/2026
  • Fasken’s Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity in Canada, the US and the EU (May 2026), 5/28/2026
  • Fasken’s Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity in Canada, the US, and the EU (April 2026), 4/29/2026
  • Bill C‑8 Passes House of Commons Following Substantive Amendments and Speaker’s Ruling, 4/14/2026
  • Fasken’s Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity in Canada, the US, and the EU (March 2026), 3/31/2026
  • Bill C‑22: The Lawful Access Act Reintroduces Lawful Access in Parliament After the Government of Canada’s Abortive Attempt to Do So in Bill C‑2, the Strong Borders Act, 3/26/2026
  • Fasken’s Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity in Canada and the EU (February 2026), 2/26/2026
  • Fasken’s Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity in Canada, the US, and the EU (January 2026), 1/27/2026
  • Fasken’s Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity in Canada, the US and the EU (December 2025), 12/23/2025
  • Pseudonymized Data: Key Takeaways from CJEU Decision, 12/11/2025

Events

  • 1/14/2026
  • Privacy and Cybersecurity in 2025: Key Developments and Insights, 10/22/2025
  • 2025 Toronto Technology Law Symposium, 6/2/2025
  • 2024 Year-End Review: Privacy and Cybersecurity Key Trends and Developments, 12/10/2024
  • Feedback on Law 25: Where do We Stand?, 11/20/2024
  • Experience Feedback: Law 25, Where Do We Stand?, 9/18/2024
  • Latest Developments in Municipal and Administrative Law, 5/22/2024
  • White-Collar Crime and Data Theft: Is Your Business Well Protected?, 2/14/2024
  • Law 25: Is your organization well prepared? We will answer all your questions!, 2/7/2024
  • 2024 Conference - Fasken Capital Markets in Montréal, 1/16/2024

News

  • Julie Uzan-Naulin comments on the EU Commission’s proposal to simplify its digital regulatory framework in Canadian Lawyer, 1/20/2026
  • Julie Uzan-Naulin comments on the implementation of Québec’s privacy law in La Presse, 9/2/2025
  • Laura Cooper, Alex Cameron and Pavel Sergeyev share their insights on mitigating risks linked to privacy class actions in Lexpert, 11/26/2024
  • Sophie MacRae and Heather Whiteside comment on virtual care, AI, and big data in Lexpert, 6/17/2024
  • Les Affaires magazine quotes Antoine Aylwin in an article on cyber risks facing pension plans, 5/8/2024
  • La Presse quotes Soleïca Monnier in an article on the new rules concerning privacy, 9/11/2023
  • La Presse quotes Soleïca Monnier in an article on data leaks, 4/28/2023
  • Les Affaires quotes Kateri-Anne Grenier in an article on personal data, 11/23/2022
  • American Lawyer Magazine quotes Justin P’ng in an article on Canada’s new AI regulations, 7/5/2022
  • The Lawyer’s Daily quotes Clifford Sosnow and Darren Reed in an article on ransomware cyberattacks, 12/2/2021

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