Hashim Ghazi, B.Sc. (Hons.), J.D., CIPP/C
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Qualifications
- CIPP/C, International Association of Privacy Professionals, 2020
- Admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 2013
- J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2012
- B.Sc. (Hons.), Science & Business, University of Waterloo, 2008
Hashim Ghazi is a partner of the firm. He practises information technology, privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property law.
Practice Areas
Hashim’s practice focuses on advising public- and private-sector clients on technology contracting review, drafting and negotiation; data protection, privacy, cybersecurity and digital risk matters; and emerging technology legal considerations, including with respect to artificial intelligence, automation, blockchain, smart contracts, cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Hashim also has experience in the prosecution, management, licensing and enforcement of trade-marks and copyright. He advises clients on a wide range of industries, including insurance and financial services, start-up and emerging tech, payments and fintech, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, fashion and design, and media, sports and entertainment.
Hashim is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for Canada, earning his CIPP/C credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals in 2020.
Prior to joining the firm, Hashim operated as a sole practitioner advising start-ups and entrepreneurial clients in technology, intellectual property, corporate and media law.
Professional Affiliations
- Ontario Bar Association (OBA), IT & IP Law Section, Secretary
- Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Member
- Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH), Member
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Member
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), Member
- Toronto Computer Lawyers’ Group (TCLG), Member
- Toronto Intellectual Property Group (TIPG), Member
