Privacy Law

LexisNexis Canada provides reliable resources in privacy law, offering in-depth analysis of legislative frameworks, confidentiality obligations, sensitive data management, and cybersecurity risks.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970, including the case report Canadian Native Law Reporter
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Canada Specific Claims Tribunal and the Alberta Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Privacy Law collection includes over 27 publications such as:
- The Law of Privacy (Power)
- Canadian Health Information: A Practical Legal and Risk Management Guide (Inions, Tran, Rozovsky)
- Artificial Intelligence and the Law in Canada (Martin-Bariteau, Scassa)
- Privacy in the Workplace (Gratton, Wasser)
- Digital Privacy: Criminal, Civil and Regulatory Litigation (Chan, Hasan)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Privacy Law there are several relevant volumes including Access to Information and Privacy, Communications, Personal Property and Secured Transactions and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This content helps legal professionals manage privacy risks, navigate global data protection laws, and respond effectively to breaches and compliance obligations.
This content is contained in our Intellectual Property & Technology module. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers navigating evolving personal information and data protection landscapes, cross-border transfers, cybersecurity and GDPR compliance. It offers:

40+ Precedents including:

- Corporate Policies, Employee Notice and Breach Tracking
- Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation consent and compliance tools
- Data sharing, breach assessment and reporting

120+ Practice Notes:

- Canadian, U.S., and international privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, CASL and PIPEDA.
- Guidance on breach notification, data subject rights, lawful processing, and cross-border data transfers.
- Jurisdiction-specific insights and global comparisons through Multilaw Data Protection Law Guides.

Resource Kits and Trackers to streamline workflow and monitor legal developments, such as:

- Privacy Resource Kit
- Private Sector Privacy Legal Development Tracker
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking compliance requirements, regulatory reforms, and emerging trends in data protection, digital rights, and information governance.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Privacy law is rapidly evolving, with new legislation and amendments emerging at both federal and provincial levels. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Provincial privacy laws (e.g., Québec’s Law 25, Alberta’s PIPA, B.C.’s PIPA)
- Access to Information Acts

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Access to Justice or In-House Counsel Newsletters for insights on these topics.