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Staying Ahead in Technology & Privacy with Alfred Law
Data Breaches: Is Your Shield Strong Enough?
In today's interconnected world, major data breaches are no longer a distant threat and they are a constant, evolving challenge. Recent incidents serve as stark reminders of the urgent need for robust privacy and data security measures. We've seen significant breaches affecting a variety of organizations, including:
UNFI (mid-June 2025)
Iran's Bank Sepah (March 2025)
TeleMessage (May 2025)
Qantas (July 2025)
Verizon (June 2025)
Samsung Galaxy (April 2025)
These incidents underscore the critical importance of proactive legal and technical strategies to protect sensitive information. The landscape of data privacy is constantly shifting, with new threats and regulations emerging regularly.
Why You Need Alfred Law: Your Fractional In-House Legal Team
Navigating the complexities of technology and privacy law can be overwhelming. This is where Alfred Law can help. We act as your fractional in-house legal team, providing expert guidance and support to safeguard your business against the growing risks of data breaches and non-compliance.
With Alfred Law, you gain a dedicated partner who can:
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs): We ensure your operations comply with evolving privacy laws, including crucial legislation like Quebec's Law 25 and Ontario's Bill 194, helping you identify and mitigate risks before they become costly problems.
Draft and Negotiate Robust Vendor Agreements: In an era of interconnected systems, your third-party vendors can be a significant vulnerability. Following incidents like the Snowflake breach, it's more critical than ever to have vendor agreements with strong data protection clauses. We ensure your contracts provide the necessary safeguards.
Develop Comprehensive Data Breach Response Plans: When a breach occurs, time is of the essence. We help you create and implement effective data breach response plans to minimize legal liabilities, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.
Provide Ongoing Training on Data Privacy Best Practices: Your team is your first line of defense. We offer continuous training to equip your employees with the knowledge and skills to adhere to data privacy best practices, fostering a culture of security within your organization.
In a world where data is constantly under threat, Alfred Law provides the expertise and vigilance you need to build an unyielding shield. Partner with us to protect your data, ensure compliance, and secure your future.
Contact us today for a complimentary consultation to discuss how our fractional in-house legal services can help your business thrive.
Sincerely,
The Team at Alfred Law
“We’re here to help.”
-Dominic Alfred
Business Uninterrupted:
Legal Tools to Prevent Tech Disputes
From the Team at Alfred Law, July 2025
Your Tech Contracts: Ready for Canada's Evolving Legal Landscape?
Legal advice can play a crucial role in helping clients keep their business operations moving smoothly and avoiding disruptive disputes when reviewing technology agreements.
By ensuring that contracts clearly define each party’s rights, obligations, and deliverables, lawyers minimize ambiguity that often leads to misunderstandings or disagreements down the line.
They proactively address potential points of contention such as payment milestones, service levels, intellectual property rights, and data protection by drafting well-structured agreements and implementing robust governance processes.
This clarity not only supports day-to-day business continuity but also allows organizations to manage change and technological evolution without unnecessary friction.
We recently helped a fast-growing Toronto SaaS provider resolve potential user churn and disputes caused by a poorly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA). Their original SLA promised "best efforts" for uptime but lacked concrete metrics.
Client Success Story: Strengthening SaaS Agreements
We helped them redraft their SaaS agreements to include:
Specific Uptime Guarantees: Defining precise percentages (e.g., 99.9% monthly uptime).
Tiered Remedies: Outlining a clear progression of remedies linked to service failures.
Detailed Incident Response Protocols: Establishing clear communication and response times.
The Outcome: By refining their SLAs, our client significantly reduced risk, enhanced customer trust, and established a more robust framework for managing service expectations. Don't let your SLAs be an afterthought—they're a critical risk mitigation tool.
Connect With Our Team
Do you need to discuss how Canada's evolving technology impacts your contracts? Or are you looking for an expert review of your SaaS agreements or other technology agreements to ensure they're robust and future-proof?
Our team at Alfred Law is here to help your business navigate these complexities and build stronger, more secure tech deals.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation.
“We’re here to help”
-Dominic Alfred.
You Shouldn't Be Drowning in Technology Contracts
June 1, 2025
Let's be real, if you're in the Canadian tech scene or your business leans heavily on technology, you've probably felt that sinking feeling. You know, the one where a mountain of tech contracts whether it's SaaS deals, software licenses, cloud agreements is piling up. These contracts are super important to keep things running and growing, but what happens when your legal team (if you have one) is swamped, or you just don't have that specialized expertise in-house? Deals slow down, risks creep in, and honestly, it's a major headache. But here's some good news: bringing in an outsourced fractional in-house counsel could be the smart, flexible help you're looking for.
So, what's the big deal about using fractional counsel for that tech contracting pile-up, especially here in Canada? Well, for starters, it’s a lot kinder to your budget. Instead of the hefty cost of a full-time senior lawyer, you get access to someone with serious experience, but only when you actually need them; maybe a set number of hours a week, or for a specific project. Think of it as having a legal heavyweight on call, ready to jump in and make sense of complex Canadian tech laws, privacy rules, and all those IP details that can make or break a contract. It’s about getting top-notch advice without the top-tier fixed cost.
But it's not just about saving money or getting an expert. Imagine having someone who really gets your business, almost like part of your own crew, but with the legal chops to clear out that backlog and even help you set up smarter ways to handle contracts moving forward. They can help speed things up, protect you from nasty surprises hidden in the fine print, and let your main team get back to what they do best – innovating and growing your business. It’s like finally getting that tech contracting mess sorted, so you can breathe easier and focus on the bigger picture.