Jade Buchanan
Canada Guide 2025
Band 4 : Privacy & Data Protection
Band 4
About
Provided by Jade Buchanan
Practice Areas
Jade’s cybersecurity practice begins before the incident, helping organizations with incident preparedness, risk management and the acquisition of cybersecurity software and services. He has worked on some of the largest cybersecurity incidents in Canadian history and dozens of other incidents, including data breaches and ransomware attacks.
On privacy compliance, Jade has particular experience in the public sector and in retail and technology, helping clients balance compliance, risk, innovation and competitiveness. Jade has a strong interest in leading the rapid development of privacy and cybersecurity law, having spoken on technology, privacy and cybersecurity at dozens of events and guest lectured at the University of Victoria and for Osgoode Hall Law School’s Certificate in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law.
Career
British Columbia, 2017
Saskatchewan, 2012
Professional Memberships
Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH) – Board Member
International Association of Privacy Professionals - Member
Personal
Métis Nation British Columbia – Citizen
Chambers Review
Canada
Jade Buchanan advises public and private sector clients on privacy and data security issues, including incident response. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I find Jade to be both knowledgeable and practical. He is exceptionally responsive and willing to have a brainstorming session anytime, which is greatly appreciated."
"Jade is one of the best lawyers in the privacy law area I've worked with. He is always down to earth and has a deep knowledge of privacy."
"I find Jade to be both knowledgeable and practical. He is exceptionally responsive and willing to have a brainstorming session anytime, which is greatly appreciated."
"Jade is one of the best lawyers in the privacy law area I've worked with. He is always down to earth and has a deep knowledge of privacy."
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