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Ruth E. Promislow

Partner

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T: 416.777.4688

Toronto

Promislow Ruth
 
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T: 416.777.4688


Toronto

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services

Ruth Promislow practices in the areas of privacy, data protection and management, cybersecurity and fraud.

Ruth has over 20 years of experience in litigating complex commercial disputes in a wide variety of areas (including privacy, cybersecurity, fraud, reinsurance and professional negligence), with an impressive track record of success. Ruth has extensive experience with data protection, privacy and cybersecurity matters including regulatory compliance, cyber preparedness, breach response and related litigation.

Ruth is regularly retained to provide opinions on novel issues of law involving matters relating to the management of data.

Ruth works with clients to assess their risks and vulnerabilities, as well as their legal obligations with respect to management of personal or confidential information. Ruth assists clients in developing comprehensive policies, guidelines and procedures to minimize exposure from potential attacks, and to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations. Ruth also works with clients to develop and implement effective incident response plans enabling clients to respond quickly to a data breach or other event without creating further liability from incident mismanagement.

Following a cyber-attack or privacy incident, Ruth oversees forensic investigations, and assists clients with regulatory investigations, reporting to regulators and providing notification to impacted individuals. Ruth is also involved in all aspects of litigation which may arise as a result of a cyber-attack or privacy incident.

Ruth’s clients in the data protection, privacy and cybersecurity space include organizations from a wide variety of industries including finance, technology, hospitality, insurance and reinsurance, retail and manufacturing, gaming, charity, auto, cannabis, mining and health.

Ruth regularly appears before the Courts of a number of Provinces, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Ruth is widely considered to be a thought leader in the data protection and privacy space. She is frequently asked to speak at Canadian and International conferences and seminars on issues relating to data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. Ruth is an active member of The Sedona Conference, participating in the drafting of highly influential legal papers on privacy matters. She was recently appointed to the Steering Committee of the Privacy Working Group of Sedona. Ruth is also a member of the Steering Committee of the Canadian Cyber Security Forum.

Education

McGill University, BA, 1994, with honours University of Toronto, MA, 1995 University of Toronto, LLB, 1998 

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 2000

Recent Experience

Counsel for Marriott in privacy class action litigation.
Counsel for leading international technology company, preparing opinions on novel issues of law regarding data management.
Regulatory compliance advice on Canadian privacy and health information laws for a leading medical device manufacturer with global operations.
Counsel for leading finance firm involving regulatory inquiries.
Breach coach for association of insurance and reinsurance companies with global operations.
Breach coach, development of policy and compliance programs for one of the largest cannabis companies in the world on cybersecurity preparedness and incident response.
Breach counsel, involving overseeing forensic investigations, regulatory and litigation risk management, reporting to regulators and handling regulatory inquiries and investigations.

Recent Recognition

The Legal 500 Canada
Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, Energy - Oil and Gas
Benchmark Litigation: Canada
Recognized as a Litigation Future Star

Insights, News & Events

2021
Feb
18
       

Event

Preparing for the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA): A Practical Guide

Blog

Privacy Commissioners Issue Report on Clearview AI's Facial Recognition Tool

February 06, 2021
       
2020
Dec
11
       

Event

Understanding the Draft Consumer Privacy Protection Act

Calgary

Blog

Understanding the Draft Consumer Privacy Protection Act: A Summary of the Key Changes Proposed

November 26, 2020
       

Blog

Substantial Changes to Federal Regulation of Privacy Now Imminent

November 17, 2020
       

Blog

Privacy Enforcement Update: Possible Collaboration Between the Competition Bureau and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

November 06, 2020
       

Blog

Use of Facial Recognition Software for Customer Analytics

November 02, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Sponsors Women in Litigation Forum Toronto 2020

October 27, 2020
       

Blog

Privacy Commissioner's Call for Increased Enforcement

October 09, 2020
       

Announcements

Ruth Promislow: Commentary on a Reasonable Security Test

September 28, 2020
       

Articles

Commentary on a Reasonable Security Test

September 2020
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on the Cybersecurity Legal and Compliance Outlook for 2021

September 22, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario Government Seeks Input for Private Sector Privacy Legislation

September 01, 2020
       
2020
Jun
24
       

Event

Data: Living in the 'New Normal' : Data Governance, Cybersecurity and Privacy in [...]

Blog

Competition Bureau Calls for Increased Fines Under Competition Act for Privacy Violations

May 29, 2020
       

Blog

Canadian Domain Name Registrar Offers New Free Cybersecurity Solution to Individuals

May 21, 2020
       

Blog

Key Takeaways from Competition Bureau Fine for Privacy Violation

May 21, 2020
       

Blog

COVID-19 and Contact-Tracing Apps in Canada

May 12, 2020
       

Blog

Data Breach and Vicarious Liability for Employee Misconduct

May 01, 2020
       

Blog

Privacy Considerations When Using Smartphone Location Data to Limit the Spread of COVID-19

April 13, 2020
       

Blog

COVID-19—Mitigating Risks to Critical IT Projects and Services

March 26, 2020
       

Blog

COVID-19 and Cybersecurity Scam Alert: Protecting Your Information and Assets

March 19, 2020
       

Blog

New Privacy Guidance for Businesses Operating in British Columbia

March 11, 2020
       

Blog

Expect Increased Privacy Regulatory Enforcement in 2020

March 09, 2020
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on How Cannabis Companies Can Manage Cyber Risk

February 10, 2020
       

Blog

Competition Bureau Intends to Police Privacy Violations—Beware of Potential Fines

January 24, 2020
       

Announcements

Ruth Promislow Appointed to Sedona Conference Steering Committee

December 17, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow Presented on Privacy Concerns and Considerations

November 25, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Cyber Time: Cybersecurity Crash Course for Directors & Executives

November 20, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Data Protection and Privacy in Canada Panel

November 13, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Cyber Time: Cybersecurity Crash Course for Directors & Executives

October 30, 2019
       

Blog

Business Email Compromise: Protect Your Company From This Common Scam

October 07, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow at ISMG Cybersecurity Summit

September 24-25, 2019
       

Blog

Meaningful Consent: An Evolving Standard under Canadian Privacy Law

September 20, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on WG11

September 18-19, 2020
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on Preparing for Cyberattacks in the Cannabis Industry

September 17, 2019
       

Blog

Privacy Regulators Turning Up the Heat: Major Fines for Data Breaches and Privacy Violations This Summer

September 12, 2019
       

Blog

Why Large Organizations Should Pay Attention to the New Cybersecurity Certification Program

August 23, 2019
       

Blog

New Report from the Ontario Privacy Commissioner: Key Takeaways for Ontario Businesses

July 16, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow as Dialogue Leader on the WG11 Meeting

June 18-21, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Cyber Time: Cybersecurity Crash Course for Directors & Executives

June 12, 2019
       
2019
Jun
07
       

Event

Privacy and Data Protection in the Cannabis Industry: Are You Prepared?

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Privacy and Data Protection in the Cannabis Industry Panel

June 07, 2019
       

Blog

Organizations Can Expect Increased Canadian Regulation for Privacy Violations

May 31, 2019
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on Canada’s New Digital Charter

May 30, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Cyber Security Forum

May 26-28, 2019
       

Updates

Canada Digital Charter Announced

May 23, 2019
       

Blog

Cyber Crash Course for Directors and Officers

May 16, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Payment by Cryptocurrency Panel

May 15, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Cybersecurity Crash Course for Directors and Officers

May 14, 2019
       

Blog

Changes to Cross-Border Data Flow Consent Requirements: Is Your Privacy Policy Still Compliant?

April 30, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow at NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit

April 05, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow at The Sedona Conference, Houston

February 28-March 1, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow at The Consulate General of Canada

February 27, 2019
       

Blog

Technology and Cybersecurity Incident Reporting: New Guidance from OSFI

January 31, 2019
       

Announcements

Ruth Promislow Selected to Sedona Conference Drafting Team

December 17, 2018
       

Blog

Cyber Breach at the Ontario Cannabis Store Impacts 4,500 Consumers

November 07, 2018
       

Updates

Your 10-Step Guide to New Mandatory Breach Reporting Regulations

October 17, 2018
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on November 1 Breach Notification Regulations

September 28, 2018
       

Blog

Global Patterns and Risks in Cybersecurity

September 27, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

Disaster Recovery Information Exchange (DRIE)—Toronto Chapter

June 12, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow at ITAC Cyber Security Forum

June 12, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow on Cybersecurity and the Law

May 29, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow at Community Foundation of Canada

April 23, 2018
       

Blog

Are You Ready for Mandatory Breach Reporting and Notification?

April 19, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

Ruth Promislow Spoke on a Panel at OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference

April 16, 2018
       

Blog

Updated Guidance on Cybersecurity Disclosures from the SEC

March 05, 2018
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow: Prepare and Rehearse for Cyber Attacks

February 27, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit

February 23, 2018
       
2018
Feb
08
       

Event

Women Grow Toronto Networking Event

Toronto

Blog

Cybersecurity Uncertainty for Cryptocurrencies

February 01, 2018
       

Blog

Recent Developments in Online Privacy Protections for Canadians

February 01, 2018
       

Blog

Law Firm Credentials for Sale on the Dark Web: Understanding Your Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

January 23, 2018
       

Blog

BizSkule on Cybersecurity: Six Key Takeaways

December 11, 2017
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on CTV News on Uber Data Breach

November 23, 2017
       

Blog

Grand Theft Data: Uber Announces Almost 60 Million Accounts Compromised in Data Breach

November 22, 2017
       

Blog

Top 10 Tips for Cybersecurity Employee Training

November 03, 2017
       

Blog

Cybersecurity Risks—Compelling Statistics from the Canadian Securities Administrators

October 25, 2017
       

Blog

Cybersecurity—It's Not Only About Building Walls

October 02, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Bennett Jones Breakfast Cyber Event

September 27, 2017
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on Who to Contact After a Data Breach

September 22, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

The Sedona Conference Working Group

September 18-19, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Interlex Annual Meeting (Toronto)

September 14, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

ISMG Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit (Toronto)

September 12, 2017
       

Blog

Healthcare Data: Are You Required to Report a Ransomware Attack?

July 25, 2017
       

Blog

New General Data Protection Regulations in European Union Has Cybersecurity Consequences

July 19, 2017
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on Working with Law Enforcement After a Data Breach

July 10, 2017
       

Blog

Dangerous Assumptions and Serious Consequences in Cybersecurity

June 29, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit

June 20, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Cybersecurity Seminar Series - Dangerous Assumptions (Toronto)

June 14, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Cybersecurity Seminar Series - Dangerous Assumptions (Calgary)

June 13, 2017
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow in Financier Worldwide: Cyber Security & Risk Management

June 08, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

2017 Cyber Security Forum

May 28-30, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Identifying and Managing the Various Cybersecurity Challenges in an Increasingly Hostile World

2017
       

Blog

Cybersecurity Lessons from the United States: A Guide for Directors and Officers

May 23, 2017
       

In the News

Bennett Jones on Cyberattacks in Cantech Letter

May 22, 2017
       

Blog

WannaCrypt Ransomware Attacks on Out-of-Date Systems

May 15, 2017
       

Blog

Five Pitfalls of Cybersecurity Insurance: Lessons from the United States

April 24, 2017
       

Updates

Highly Confidential Data—A Cybersecurity Risk for Cannabis Related Businesses

April 12, 2017
       

Blog

Canadian Securities Administrators - Update on Cybersecurity

April 10, 2017
       

Blog

Corporate Cybersecurity Can Only Be as Strong as Your Weakest Link

April 06, 2017
       

Blog

Know the Risks of a Cyberattack on Your Third-Party Service Providers

March 14, 2017
       

Blog

Cybersecurity: Regulatory Risks for Canadian Issuers

February 22, 2017
       

Blog

Cybersecurity Obligations of Directors

February 16, 2017
       

Updates

Cybersecurity: 2017 Report & 2016 Reflections

February 2017
       

Blog

Cybersecurity Threats Everywhere–Beware of USB Keys

December 20, 2016
       

Updates

Cybersecurity: United States Federal Trade Commission Strikes Again; Foreshadowing of things to come in Canada?

December 20, 2016
       

Blog

Rise of Ransomware Attacks in Canada: Businesses Beware

December 09, 2016
       

Publications Section

Applicability of GST on Medical Marijuana Obtained under the MMPR

July 26, 2016
       

Updates

Cyber-Security and the Rise of the Vigilante Hacker

May 19, 2016
       

Speaking Engagements

Legal Implications of Panama Papers

May 03, 2016
       

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