Data is a valuable corporate asset. Efficient and effective data governance is essential for data quality and legal compliance in order to realize the value of the data.
There are 3 main components of data governance.
- Privacy management (This involves a privacy audit and identification/remediation of compliance gaps).
- CASL compliance (Developing policy/procedures and training)
- Data governance (Promotes the availability, quality, and security of an organization’s data through different policies and standards. These processes determine data owners, data security measures, and intended uses for the data)
I have over 20 years of experience in digital transformation and privacy law and policy. I assist clients extract the value inherent in data, while managing the complex risks associated with data. I’m adept at drafting and reviewing contracts and internal policies in accordance with applicable regulations.
Highlights
- Fines for non-compliance with data governance and security regulations in our territory exceed $10M and are continuing to expand. This includes fines for violating the direct marketing provisions of CASL and various federal and provincial privacy laws.
- Regulatory enforcement and advancement, class actions and private rights of action are increasing.
- Officers and directors are also exposed to personal liability if they authorize, acquiesce to or participate in offending conduct.
- Companies are required to ensure their data governance program supports and provides for the compliant data sharing and use requirements
