Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2019)
Education
  • J.D., University of Ottawa, 2018
  • B.Sc. (High distinction, Honours), Genetics & Biotechnology, University of Toronto, 2014
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Canadian Technology Law Association
  • South Asian Bar Association

Vipal’s practice focuses on privacy and technology matters. She helps organizations on matters relating to data governance, cybersecurity, access to information and technology 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. Vipal is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C).

Experience
  • R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2024-2025)
  • Public Affairs Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2023-2024)
  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)
  • R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2024-2025)
  • Public Affairs Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2023-2024)
  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)
Community Involvement
  • Volunteer, South Asian Bar Association of Toronto
  • Volunteer, Pro Bono Ontario
  • Mentor, New College Mentorship Program

Vipal’s practice focuses on privacy and technology matters. She helps organizations on matters relating to data governance, cybersecurity, access to information and technology 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. Vipal is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C).

Experience
  • R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2024-2025)
  • Public Affairs Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2023-2024)
  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)
  • R v Gushlak, 2020 ONSC 7172
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2024-2025)
  • Public Affairs Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2023-2024)
  • Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Privacy and Access to Information Law Section (2022-2023)
Community Involvement
  • Volunteer, South Asian Bar Association of Toronto
  • Volunteer, Pro Bono Ontario
  • 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
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Canadian Technology Law Association
  • South Asian Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
  • Speaker, “Advancing Your Career in Privacy Law”, Privacy Law Summit, Ontario Bar Association, Toronto, ON, October 1, 2024
  • Moderator, “Embracing Generative AI: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities”, 2024 Annual Meeting, SCG Legal, Los Angeles, CA, September 19, 2024
  • Speaker, “Challenges and Strategies in Navigating Multiple Privacy Laws”, IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2024, Toronto, ON, June 10, 2024
  • Moderator, “Provincial Update – Privacy and Access”, Ontario Bar Association, Ottawa, ON, November 9, 2023
  • Moderator, “Privacy Law Essentials: From Novice to Pro”, Privacy Law Summit 2023, Ontario Bar Association, Toronto, ON, October 10, 2023
  • Speaker, “Foundational Privacy Law Toolkit”, Ontario Bar Association, Toronto, ON, June 21, 2023
  • 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
  • Moderator, “Navigating Cybersecurity Risks: A Legal Update on Protecting Against Cyber Threats in Canada and the US”, WeirFoulds LLP, March 29, 2023
  • Speaker, “Managing Compliance with Multiple Privacy Laws”, IAPP Global Privacy Laws Virtual Roundtable, March 16, 2023
  • Speaker, “Cybersecurity/GDPR + Data Privacy Outlook & Review”, SCG Conference, Toronto, ON, September 23, 2022
  • Moderator, “International Data Ownership”, Canadian Technology Law Association’s Spring Conference, Online, June 7, 2022
  • Co-Presenter, “Professionalism Issues in a Virtual World”, WeirFoulds LLP, November 24, 2020
Latest Insight & News

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.