An introduction to privacy concepts and laws in Canada with a focus on Ontario.

This course covers an introduction to privacy concepts and laws in Canada with a focus on Ontario, understanding how the laws of other jurisdictions apply to data protection and the use of personal information in Canada, and a description of safeguards that a business may consider for protecting privacy. The course also describes privacy related contract clauses, what they should contain and how they can be used to safeguard personal information.

Corporate Lawyer
Michelle Moldofsky, B.A., LL.B., LL.M., is a sole practitioner with a background in the hospital sector in progressive in-house roles, including as General Counsel. Her experience includes providing enterprise-wide legal counsel, developing proactive policies and embedding best practices for leading Canadian healthcare and research institutions. She is the founder of Moldofsky Professional Corporation, a law firm providing legal expertise to the not-for-profit, healthcare and small business sectors. She received her LL.M. in health law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and her law degree from Queen's University.