333 Bay St, Suite 2400, Bay Adelaide Ctr, Box 20, Toronto, ON
Year called to bar: 2004 (ON)
Daniel Fabiano’s business law practice is focused on privacy/information protection, and on public procurement processes. Daniel advises a wide range of public sector agencies, large and small businesses, and non-profit associations, with a focus on public and health sectors. Daniel brings 20 years of experience in advising clients on privacy and freedom of information matters — as well as anti-spam laws. He regularly assists clients with: risk management and strategic decisions relating to the collection, use, disclosure and commercialization of personal information and de-identified data; legal compliance reviews, including documenting privacy impact assessments, drafting privacy policies, notices and consents; collaborative opportunities and services arrangements, including drafting and negotiating data sharing and data processing contracts; preventing and responding to privacy breaches, cybersecurity incidents; responding to privacy complaints and privacy commissioner investigations; responding to access to information matters at all levels of government. In his procurement practice, Daniel advises purchasers in conducting fair, open, and transparent procurement processes.
In November, the federal government tabled privacy legislation that would impose heavier fines on businesses for breaching individuals’ digital privacy rights and give individuals greater control over their personal information
Intact Financial Corporation, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Canadian Direct Insurance Inc. from Canadian Western Bank. The acquisition was financed by IFC exclusively with excess capital. The acquisition enhances IFC’s position in Canada by extending its direct-to-consumer operations from coast to coast.
