Twelve years since the recognition of the tort of intrusion upon seclusion: How Jones v. Tsige continues to impact privacy class actions in Canada

It has been 12 years since the Ontario Court of Appeal first recognized the tort of intrusion upon seclusion in Jones v. Tsige. This paper discusses the impact of that decision on privacy class actions. Click here to download your copy.

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About Mike Schafler

Mike Schafler has nearly 30 years’ experience handling complex commercial cases, both as counsel and arbitrator. He holds the FCIArb (Chartered Institute) and QArb (ADRIC) designations, and brings particular expertise in energy, natural resources (mining and forestry), professional liability, shareholder disputes and securities litigation — including proxy contests and contested M&A deals.

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About Luca Lucarini

Luca Lucarini is a Toronto-based senior associate in our Privacy and Cybersecurity and Litigation and Dispute Resolution groups.

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