Canada has one of the most comprehensive privacy regimes in the world. In addition to having national and provincial private and public sector privacy legislation, Canada has one of the most restrictive anti-spam regimes in the world. Moreover, regulated entities in sectors such as banking, insurance, education, transportation and healthcare must adhere to additional privacy and data security rules or principles.

Organizations challenged on their collection, use, disclosure or storage of personal information are finding that oversight offices, such as Privacy Commissioners, are increasingly technically savvy and demand that organizations have demonstrably mature accountability and governance programs. We assist our clients in responding to these challenges with practical solutions.

Increasingly, data privacy and security issues are international in scope and regulators are working together. Clients choose Dentons because whether their issue is local or international, they have access to one of the world’s leading teams of privacy lawyers. 

Key service areas

• Advice regarding privacy and data-related elements of mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions, and negotiation of privacy law and cybersecurity provisions for business transactions
• Compliance gap analysis of policies and programs governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
• Workplace privacy, including electronic monitoring
• Data breach and litigation preparedness evaluation and expert guidance when breaches occur
• Compliance programs for Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation and Telemarketing Rules
• Evaluation and mitigation of risks in online behavioural advertising and the use of digital markers
• Data mapping and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new or ongoing initiatives, including applications using artificial intelligence, automated decision-making or analytics
• Cloud computing agreements and risk analysis
• Data transfer agreements, including cross-border and outsourcing
• Personal health information processing standards and agreements
• Access to information/freedom of information requests, and data subject access requests
• Multi-jurisdictional litigation or regulatory investigations for data breaches or misuse of personal information

Recognition

Dentons wins at IT World Canada’s Digital Transformation Awards 2020 for Dentons Data

July 27, 2020

Dentons is proud to be acknowledged by IT World Canada (ITWC) for using technology to push the boundaries within a traditionally conservative marketplace. The Firm topped five other finalists in the Large Private Sector category of the ITWC 2020 Digital Transformation Awards, which were announced in July, 2020.

Insights

Canadian and global insights from the 2024 Insurance Summit

May 16, 2025

In Fall 2024, Dentons Canada’s Insurance group hosted its inaugural Insurance Summit, an event that brought together industry leaders to explore domestic and global trends, hot topics such as the AI revolution, regulatory updates and more.

2025 Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles

May 14, 2025

As the technology underlying autonomous vehicles (AVs) continues to evolve, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape governing the testing and deployment of AVs within the United States and across the globe.

Dentons’ Privacy and Cybersecurity lunch and learn

April 29, 2025

Join Dentons’ Privacy and Cybersecurity team for an insightful discussion on key privacy and AI regulation issues in the workplace. This event will feature two expert panels covering essential topics such as the use of AI in the workplace, employee monitoring, and the management of employee information. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into Canada’s evolving privacy and AI regulatory landscape, with a focus on anticipated legislative updates and potential regulatory and litigation risks. This session is designed to help businesses navigate privacy challenges and ensure compliance with the latest regulations. Lunch will be provided, and we look forward to your participation!

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Keeping up with cross-border class action trends: Part 4 – Perspectives on data privacy from North America

June 12, 2025

Join Dentons' cross-border litigation team for Part 4 of our webinar series Keeping up with cross-border class action trends: Perspectives on data privacy from North America. This session will explore the evolving landscape of privacy and class actions in Canada and the U.S., with a focus on hot-button issues such as ad pixels, AI contract clauses, and other emerging data-driven risks.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons expands corporate/M&A capabilities with new Montréal partner Dominique Babin

May 12, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Dominique Babin as a partner in the Corporate group in Montréal.

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Chambers and Partners recognizes Dentons in the 2025 Canada Guide

September 25, 2024

Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Dentons in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2025. As Canada’s Global Law Firm, we capitalize on our expansive geographic reach and national strength to provide a tailored experience for our clients to help them grow, protect, operate and finance their business.

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