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Articles by Paige Backman
Eight Partners Named in Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2026
We are proud to share that eight of our partners have been featured in the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology, a publication that highlights leading lawyers in the technology industry. This publication highlights lawyers relevant to the technology industry, along with in-depth editorial articles discussing the latest industry developments, trends and legal issues, including privacy, intellectual property, innovation and M&A.
Artificial Intelligence In M&A Transactions: Ensuring Data Security And Compliance
Paige Backman’s articles from Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Canada with readers working within the Banking & Credit industries To listen to an audio recording of this article, click here. Artificial intelligence (“AI”) and associated algorithms increasingly underpin routine business functions and often form part of a company’s product or service offering.
Canada’s defence industrial strategy: Building domestic capacity, unlocking business opportunities
By Paige Backman ( March 5, 2026, 10:20 AM EST) -- A rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape marked by, as Mark Carney argues, the erosion of the international rules‑based order and intensifying technological competition has driven a fundamental reassessment of national security and defence policy in Canada.
Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy: Opportunities For Businesses And Showcasing Canada's Talents
Paige Backman’s articles from Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Canada with readers working within the Banking & Credit industries A rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape marked by, as Mark Carney argues, the erosion of the international rules‑based order and intensifying technological competition has driven a fundamental reassessment of national security and defence policy in Canada.
The expanding use of biometrics: Privacy guidance for federal institutions
By Paige Backman, Emily Chow and Michelle Slipanchuk ( February 4, 2026, 9:21 AM EST) -- Biometric technologies have progressed rapidly over the past two decades, enabling not only identity verification (one-to-one comparison) and recognition (one-to-many) but also health and behavioural analysis through app interactions, among other uses....
Biometric Information And Privacy Considerations: Guidance For Federal Institutions
Paige Backman’s articles from Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: with Finance and Tax Executives and Inhouse Counsel in Canada Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services, Healthcare and Property industries To listen to an audio recording of this article, click here.
Biometric Information And Privacy Considerations: Guidance For Canadian Businesses
Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Canada with readers working within the Automotive, Banking & Credit and Business & Consumer Services industries Biometric identification and related privacy concerns were first discussed by Aird & Berlis in the World Data Protection Report1 in 2009.
Canada's AI Compute Strategy: Opportunities For Canadian Businesses
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, access to high-performance computing is becoming a critical factor in determining which countries and companies will lead innovation in AI. AI is rapidly emerging as a driver of national economic prosperity and has meaningful national security implications.
Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce its recognition as one of Canada's Leading Law Firms in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This ranking is based on an extensive peer-review process that highlights the country's most distinguished legal practitioners and firms. 69 of the firm's partners are recognized as leading lawyers across 35 different practice areas.
Bill 194 To Reform Cybersecurity And Privacy Rights In Ontario's Public Service
The Province of Ontario is taking steps to address cybersecurity risks and the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in the public sector. Bill 194, Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 was recently introduced in the Ontario legislature with the goal of enhancing transparency in digital public services and establishing robust protections for personal information.
Canada Is Protecting Its Critical Infrastructure: What Does This Mean For Your Business's Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity threats impacting Canada and its businesses are rapidly evolving as the world continues to see an influx of political and economic instability. Data breaches, cyberattacks and other information security incidents are finding themselves centre stage in national security discussions, as borders and physical distance can no longer be relied upon to protect Canadians and their property.
Canada Is Protecting Its Critical Infrastructure: What Does This Mean for Your Business’s Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity threats impacting Canada and its businesses are rapidly evolving as the world continues to see an influx of political and economic instability. Data breaches, cyberattacks and other information security incidents are finding themselves centre stage in national security discussions, as borders and physical distance can no longer be relied upon to protect Canadians and their property.
Paige Backman Shares National Security Expertise on Lexpert TV
Paige Backman, Partner and member of the firm's National Security Group, recently joined Lexpert TV to discuss Canada's national security regime and how emerging threats are impacting our country in an episode titled "Evolving Threats: Protecting Canada's National Security." Canada’s national security regime protects our borders, citizens, businesses and infrastructure from physical, economic and cyber threats.
Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 2024 Leading Law Firms across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 62 partners at the firm as leading lawyers across 37 different practice areas.
91 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 91 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. We are also pleased to share that an additional 15 lawyers have been listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. The firm is recognized across 44 practice areas and received 31 new listings* across both publications.
Seismic Shift In Privacy Risks And Obligations
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Competition Bureau Brings Big Stick To Privacy Claims – $9.5 Million Penalty For Privacy Claim - Privacy - Canada
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Smart Devices At Home And Maintaining Confidentiality
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Cyberattacks And Cybersecurity Measures Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Geolocation And The Fight Against COVID-19
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Could the Emergencies Act Overrule Privacy Law Protections for Cellphone Location Data? (1) The longstanding tension between public safety and civil liberty While COVID-19 is a "novel" coronavirus, the tension it stokes between public welfare and personal freedom is anything but new.
Beware Of Preying Cyber Criminals During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Ontario Recognizes False Light Tort Of Invasion Of Privacy
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How Europe's tough new data protection rules affect Canadians, too
In the last few weeks, you may have found yourself inundated with emails from many of the apps and online services you use. They've been informing you of new terms and conditions, and asking you to "opt in" to continue using the service. This isn't a coincidence. On May 25th, the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, comes into force. It's a sweeping set of strict laws that govern privacy for anyone living in, doing business with, or even visiting the European Union.
Commentary: A house divided cannot stand
Recently, many people in our country have been heard saying, "I'm scaredof what our president is going to do to our country." Personally, I'mnot that scared of what our president is going to do to our country; rather,I'm scared of what we ourselves are going to do to our country. Everysince the presidential election began, our country has been fighting.
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