Business Support Series 
The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business. Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive.   

TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY - CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF RANSOMWARE 2.0

Cyber risks have risen significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic as online criminals continue to take advantage of remote work vulnerabilities. This topical 60-minute webinar will provide participants with an update on the ever-changing data privacy threats impacting Canadian businesses and the potential regulatory shifts on the horizon.

The presentation will then address a scenario involving a ransomware 2.0 attack, with the goal of providing participants with practical tips on the types of policies to have in place before a data incident, the steps required to deal with a cybersecurity breach, and the various liability concerns and notification requirements that may arise. 

Three takeaways from this webinar:

1) Better appreciating current cybersecurity risks.
2) Understanding legal obligations in the event of a breach.
3) Learning practical steps to limit liability for member organizations.

How does this topic help support the business community?

In 2020, the average cost of a data breach in Canada was $6.3 million. As a result, cybersecurity risks can pose an existential threat to any business. Improving awareness is a critical first step to better preparing local leaders for when (not if) a data incident will take place. Register today and submit your question to the experts!
 

MEET YOUR PRESENTERS:

Jane Bates, Counsel

Jane Elise Bates is a Counsel at Cox & Palmer and her practice is focused on general corporate commercial advisory and transactional work. She has worked in Australia, Canada and France, and has 15 years experience as corporate counsel within government and multi-national corporations in the telecommunications, security, defense, and aviation industries.

Throughout her career, Jane has led hundred-million-dollar procurements and tenders, managed contractual compliance and disputes for major technology projects, and advised on everything from compliance with consumer laws for new product launches, to US export control laws, to privacy and intellectual property. She has also led teams through organizational change, automating processes and increasing efficiencies and is the Practice Innovation Leader at Cox & Palmer.
 
As a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (“CIPP/C”) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Jane supports her clients to comply with privacy laws and respond to data breaches

 

 

Karen White, VP Issues and Crisis Management

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Karen provides senior counsel and strategic advice for a wide range of organizations as they navigate complex and challenging files. Karen specializes in strategic communication planning; emergency and crisis communication; issues and reputation management; and stakeholder, government and media relations. As a trusted partner, she works with organizations to effectively manage issues like cyber security, harassment, leadership transitions and organizational change. At NATIONAL, she leads the Canadian crisis communications practice and is a key member of the cyber security team. She is a sought after speaker and trainer throughout the Atlantic region, who prides herself on working collaboratively to build effective reputation and brand strategies.    

 

Karen also leads the AVENIR Global Crisis Sector team and holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Mary’s University. She is Board Chair of the Maritimes Energy Association and a Board Director with the Offshore Energy Research Association.