Program Chairs
David Goodis
Partner, INQ Law, and former senior information and privacy regulator
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 re-skilling and updates to stay on top of changes in law and practice.
Focused on the practical, this unique Osgoode Certificate is designed for privacy, cybersecurity and information technology law lawyers, industry professionals and executives. Designed for working professionals, and delivered online 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.
You will engage with other professionals and instructors leading in this industry. Over five days, get the practical knowledge and skills you need to respond to new and unexpected privacy and cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Understand current privacy laws and contemplated changes across Canada in both the private and public sectors
Learn how to manage cyber risks and compliance issues with data anonymization
Critically explore how data information laws balance privacy rights with the public interest
Evaluate the best approaches for cybersecurity preparedness, including incident management plans, data breach response strategies and reputation management
Recognize the legal and ethical issues applicable to artificial intelligence
Develop strategies to identify and prevent cybercrime and protect against ransomware attacks
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, and former senior information and privacy regulator
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
Stephanie Piper
Privacy Lead, CritiCall Ontario
“Very applicable to my workplace and I have some actions I can take going forward. ”
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.
Lucas Singh
“The online experience was amazing. All the resources provided had a substantial amount of information that was very easy to understand, and accurate.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2024 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
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 |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
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