Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2019)
Education
  • J.D., University of Ottawa, 2018
  • B.Sc. (High distinction, Honours), Genetics & Biotechnology, University of Toronto, 2014

Vipal’s practice focuses on privacy and technology matters. She helps organizations on matters relating to data governance, cybersecurity and business transactions.

Vipal previously served as a Legal Counsel to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. In that role, Vipal advised the Commissioner and senior officials on a range of issues in the context of public and private sector privacy. She also worked closely with public sector organizations including government ministries, police services and child welfare agencies.

Vipal’s background in litigation and biotechnology allows her to effectively assess legal risk and offer practical advice in a way that clients can understand.

Experience

R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172

  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)

R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172

  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)
Community Involvement
  • Volunteer, South Asian Bar Association of Toronto 
  • Mentor, New College Mentorship Program

Vipal’s practice focuses on privacy and technology matters. She helps organizations on matters relating to data governance, cybersecurity and business transactions.

Vipal previously served as a Legal Counsel to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. In that role, Vipal advised the Commissioner and senior officials on a range of issues in the context of public and private sector privacy. She also worked closely with public sector organizations including government ministries, police services and child welfare agencies.

Vipal’s background in litigation and biotechnology allows her to effectively assess legal risk and offer practical advice in a way that clients can understand.

Experience

R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172

  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)

R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172

  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)
Community Involvement
  • Volunteer, South Asian Bar Association of Toronto 
  • Mentor, New College Mentorship Program
Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2019)
Education
  • J.D., University of Ottawa, 2018
  • B.Sc. (High distinction, Honours), Genetics & Biotechnology, University of Toronto, 2014
Speaking Engagements
  • Moderator, “Women in Privacy – Fireside Chat with Privacy Practitioners”, Toronto, ON, May 26, 2023
  • Speaker, “Genetic Privacy – Emerging Issues and Considerations”, IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2023, Toronto, ON, May 25, 2023
  • Mentor, “Privacy Bar Section Mentor Q&A”, IAPP Privacy Bar Section, Online, April 19, 2023
  • Co-Presenter, “Professionalism Issues in a Virtual World”, WeirFoulds LLP, November 24, 2020

Publications:

  • Vipal Jain & John Buhlman, “Inspection of Property”, Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario, 2021. 
  • Jeremy de Beer & Vipal Jain, “Inclusive Innovation in Biohacker Spaces: The Role of Systems and Networks” (2018) 8 Technology Innovation Management Review 27.