DIID: IP Intro to Data Privacy & AI Regulatory Considerations in Canada

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*This is a Hybrid event*

During this session, Smart & Biggar will discuss the current state of data privacy in Canada and provide a high-level overview of the regulatory environment and the potential upcoming changes, so that companies can take the proper steps to be compliant and navigate the regulations.

Key Outcomes:

1. Learn about data protection obligations.
2. Find out what you need to do as a business right now if you are collecting, using or disclosing personal information.
3. Understand the proposed requirements for businesses that utilize AI.

Event Details

Date: November 20th, 2024

Time: 10am to 11am EST

Location: Hybrid! In-Person is at Spark Centre (2 Simcoe Street South, 3rd floor).

Virtual-Link to join via Microsoft Teams will be available on the Event Page after registering & sent to you via email.

About Melanie Szweras

Melanie’s practice focuses on drafting and prosecution of applications relating to biologics, diagnostics, biotechnology, food and pharmaceuticals. Melanie offers strategic advice and expertise to her clients, provides validity and freedom to operate opinions and is involved in related patent litigation and licensing.

Melanie’s privacy work includes advising organizations on compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, assisting with preparation of privacy policies, terms and conditions, outsourcing agreements and general management of personal information. Her regulatory work includes advising on Health Canada regulated labelling and advertising and on health-related regulations, such as those relating to notices of compliance, certificates of supplementary protection and the Patented Medicines Price Review Board.

Melanie lectures on aspects of Biotechnology and The Application Process at the University of Toronto’s Patent & Trade Secrets Law course and Osgoode Hall’s LLM Patent Law course. Melanie is the Chair of the Continuing Professional Development Committee for the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). Melanie is also the Vice-Chair of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Biotechnology Committee.

Melanie received numerous awards throughout her education, including the Medical Research Council Studentship and a University of Toronto Open Scholarship. She was also the Bronze Medalist for her class of 2003 at Osgoode Hall Law School.