Program Chairs
David Goodis
Partner, INQ Law
Lyndsay Wasser
Partner, McMillan LLP
Eligible for
Privacy and cybersecurity law is an increasingly complex and high stakes area of practice.
It is imperative that all professionals – and their advisors – treat data privacy and cybersecurity as a priority, not as an afterthought. You need to be prepared and know how to respond. Quickly.
This constantly evolving industry requires frequent reskilling and updates in order to stay on top of changes in law and practice.
Focused on the practical, this unique Osgoode Certificate is designed for privacy, cybersecurity and IT lawyers, industry professionals and executives. Delivered over five modules, you will explore topics related to data privacy laws and regulations in Canada, best practices against cyberattacks, understanding privacy policies, managing risks associated with the disclosure of business and personal information, the future direction of data protection and information privacy law, and more throughout the program.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
You will engage with likeminded professionals and instructors – all leaders in the industry – and get the practical knowledge and skills you need to respond to new and unexpected privacy and cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner. Other topics include:
Understand current privacy laws and contemplated changes across Canada in both the private and public sectors
Apply international privacy frameworks, such as GDPR, APEC and OECD, to different business practices and technologies
Critically explore how data information laws balance privacy rights with the public interest
Review of key developments in privacy over the last year, including recent case law, regulatory guidance, risk management strategies and best practices
How to apply cloud computing and the accommodation of commercial interests for cloud services
Identify the current and evolving legislative requirements and regulatory expectations for conducting privacy impact assessments
How to manage cyber risks and compliance issues with data anonymization
Learn to negotiate the privacy and data protection terms in a purchase agreement, including practical strategies to get the deal done
Recognize the legal and ethical issues applicable to artificial intelligence
Develop strategies to identify and prevent cybercrime and protect against ransomware attacks
Evaluate the best approaches for cybersecurity preparedness, including incident management plans, data breach response strategies and reputation management
How to respond to a data breach or cyber incident, including working with the forensics and communications teams
Understand the unique data protection issues and regulatory requirements facing the financial services industry
Assess the application of privacy laws to employee personal information in the workplace
Discuss the biggest challenges facing Canadian privacy laws today, including AI, smart technologies and the Right to Be Forgotten
Who Should Attend
Lawyers interested or advising on privacy, cybersecurity, IT/e-commerce law
Government and regulatory counsel or representatives
Privacy, information, security, and technology officers
Compliance and risk management professionals
Consultants, and advisors on IT related issues
Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge in privacy and cybersecurity
Faculty
Program Chairs
David Goodis
Partner, INQ Law
Lyndsay Wasser
Partner, McMillan LLP
Advisory Board
Vance Lockton
Senior Technology and Policy Advisor, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Wendy Mee
Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Suzanne Morin
VP, Enterprise Conduct, Data Ethics & Chief Privacy Officer, Sun Life
Instructors
Colleen Murray
Chief Counsel M&A and HSSE, Massy Ltd.
“The sessions were quite interactive, and the Q&A segments allowed for better clarification of queries I had in mind.”
Agenda
View the 2024 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
Register
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 6, 2025
$3,995 + TAX
Time
February 6, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
February 13, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
February 20, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
February 27, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
March 6, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, participants must view all modules, either live or by watching the recorded archive, and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Substantive | 29h |
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Professionalism | 4h |
Total Hours | 33h |
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