Timothy M. Banks

Technology Lawyer – IT Contracts, Privacy, & Cybersecurity

Timothy M. Banks is a highly experienced Canadian technology lawyer recognized for his expertise in IT contracts, privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). With a distinguished background in retail technology and property technology, Timothy has led complex negotiations involving some of the largest providers of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), implementation services agreements, and Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements for a wide spectrum of clients.

Timothy’s robust practice includes advising on cross-border data breaches and maximizing cyber insurance recovery for businesses facing critical security incidents. He is dedicated to delivering outstanding legal guidance that is clear, operationally practical, and tailored to each client’s unique risk tolerance and business objectives.

His extensive experience includes a notable tenure as a partner at a global law firm, where he built a Chambers-ranked privacy and cybersecurity practice, as well as serving as the first Canadian in-house legal counsel for leading global cloud computing service providers. Timothy authored the renowned “Privacy Officer’s Guide to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act” (LexisNexis Canada, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 editions), solidifying his profile as a go-to expert on Canadian privacy laws.

Year Called to Bar: 2002 (ON)
Phone: (647) 391-5852
Email: [email protected]

Practice Areas

Technology Law
IT Contracts & Negotiation
Privacy & Data Protection
Cybersecurity & Data Breach Response
Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
Retail Tech and PropTech Law

Key Highlights

Expert in cross-border technology contracting and data protection
Comprehensive support for SaaS, IaaS, and cloud service agreements
Specialist in privacy compliance and cybersecurity insurance recovery
Published author on Canadian privacy law and data protection practices
Building award-winning privacy and security legal practices

If you’re seeking trusted legal counsel in technology, privacy, or cybersecurity matters, Timothy M. Banks stands out among Canadian legal experts for his blend of technical prowess, strategic advice, and practical solutions tailored to modern businesses.

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