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, procurement, and technology. Daniel advises clients on the complexities of Canadian privacy, freedom of information, and anti-spam laws. Daniel regularly assists clients with: Ongoing compliance and risk management, including privacy impact assessments, privacy risk mitigation strategies, data sharing arrangements, privacy policies, notices and consents. Preventing and responding to privacy breaches, cyber-security incidents and complaints. Complying with Canada’s rigorous anti-spam law, including Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) investigations. Responding to access to information matters at all levels of government – Daniel is a lead author of the Hospital Freedom of Information Toolkit: A Guide to Implementing the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, published by the Ontario Hospital Association. In his procurement practice, Daniel frequently advises clients on initiating and documenting the bidding process, drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as managing and mitigating procurement risks and in bid disputes.
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.
