Atty. Imran Ahmad
Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories.
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Imran Ahmad is a securities and internet attorney, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026).
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- Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy
- He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories
- Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce
- As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works with clients to develop and implement strategies related to cyber threats
- He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response
- Imran often acts as "breach counsel" in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and has extensive experience in managing complex cross-border security incidents
- He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, enforcement action or litigation
- Imran is the author of Canada's first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management, 2nd Edition (LexisNexis, March 2021)
- In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws
- He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance
- Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association
- Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law
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