A general understanding of privacy requirements in the Canadian private sector, including the general principles of privacy, surveillance and their applications/misconceptions.
This course is designed for Canadian businesses and professionals who handle personal information. You’ll learn the key principles of privacy and surveillance, common misconceptions, and how to stay compliant with Canadian privacy laws in the private sector. Whether you're a lawyer, privacy officer, risk manager, or business owner, this course gives you a strong foundation in privacy best practices. Ideal for beginners and those needing a refresher.
Lawyer, Privacy and Business Advisor, Media Editor
Samson is a corporate commercial lawyer with in-house, private and public sector legal experience, with particular interest in technology, e-commerce, social media, privacy and healthcare. His practice focuses primarily on assisting companies of various sizes in technology and healthcare negotiate and draft contracts, licensing and service agreement, data agreements and other commercial agreements, advise on privacy compliance and draft privacy policies, and facilitate routine corporate commercial matters. He is also experienced in corporate and commercial transactions in relation to purchase and sale of businesses and real estate developments, disclosure statements, property leases, corporate reorganizations, and contractual disputes and wills and representations. Samson is also an editor of a media platform, a strategic advisor to a clinical communication technology company and an online fashion brand, advising on marketing, brand development, sales and product design. Samson is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in Canada and is experienced in advising on issues of privacy compliance under the laws in Canada and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. He has a special interest in healthcare technology, blockchain technology and is experienced in advising on laws related to technology and cryptocurrency. Prior to his legal career, Samson worked at a provincial health authority where he specialized in vaccine-related health policies and projects. He also brings an international approach to his practice from his experience working at an international law firm in Hong Kong. He is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese.
