Vanessa Henri

Apr 22

FOUNDER • HENRI & WOLF LAW FIRM • MONTREAL, PQ

BIO

Vanessa specializes in data protection and information security law. She advises organizations on the operationalization of related concepts such as privacy and security by design.

She is a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) with proven experience in assisting organizations with data protection legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation, and other standards affecting entities operating on a data-driven market. Vanessa helps organizations, in particular in the sector of emerging technologies, to manage legal risks relating to data in a preventive manner, allowing organizations to build trust with their customers and acquire a competitive edge.

Vanessa has aided organizations negotiating commercial agreements involving security and privacy requirements in the technology sector. She also advises boards of directors on risk management relating to data protection and information security, ensuring that both they and their organizations are compliant and avoid liability.

Vanessa holds a Master of Law (LLM) from McGill University on the topic of cyberespionage and teaches Corporate Cybersecurity Practices at St Thomas University (Florida, USA), where she is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the LLM program in Cybersecurity and Privacy. Her studies on the Dark Net were funded by the Quebec Bar Association and published in the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology.

In addition to being a published author, Vanessa has appeared as an expert in various media events. She is sought after as a public speaker and has participated in key industry conferences around the world, including in Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and Paris. Prior to joining Fasken, Vanessa was Director of Compliance and Privacy as well as Data Protection Officer within the cybersecurity division of a multinational firm specializing in information technology, the internet of things, and emerging technologies.

Vanessa is involved in organizations working for the cause of women in the technology sector and has membership in investment associations where she frequently discusses the impact of disruptive technologies on the securities market.

ARTICLES

All Work

From Personal Information to Trade Secrets: Welcome to the Accelerated Digital Age!

17-May | Written by Vanessa Henri , Marek Nitoslawski and Eliane Ellbogen.

The authors will delve into the issue of protecting trade secrets, which is more topical than ever with the current prevalence of the “work-from-home” model. Specifically, the authors look at how the legal framework and considerations tied to the protection of trade secrets differ from those of personal information, but also, how in certain contexts, these two types of informational assets can overlap. For example, when personal information is used to fuel predictive algorithms, it may also be protectable as a trade secret. The governance and protection of all valuable information assets including, especially now, trade secrets, should be at the forefront of today’s business concerns.

Artificial Intelligence, Trust and the Cybersecurity Industry: What’s Cooking?

22-July | Written by Vanessa Henri & Linda Agaby
AI is a double-edged sword. In the hands of cyber criminals, it can enable automated attacks with ever-increasing sophistication. In the hands of cyber defenders, it can help scale up defense against such attacks. Either way, AI is here to stay, and along with it comes pros, cons and changing legislations. Emerging Technology Lawyers Vanessa Henri and Linda Agaby from Fasken provide a strategic overview of AI from a cybersecurity angle, highlighting groundwork already laid by policy makers, and offering a glimpse to what’s on the horizon. – Steve Tso

Executives, Are you on the Hook for Cybersecurity Liability?

12-May | Written by Vanessa Henri & Oleg Stratiev
COVID-19 has forced businesses to migrate online at an unprecedented pace. While this may preserve business continuity, the yet unknown costs associated with cybersecurity may be lurking. When they rear their unpleasant heads, who is liable? Vanessa Henri and Oleg Stratiev are both lawyers at Fasken, and they share their thoughts on this sensitive topic from a legal perspective in this CBR Featured Post. – Steve Tso

Lana Lepper

I am passionate about design, branding, and the internet.

In university, I learned how to learn. I now take that mentality and apply it to each new project I join. I have a strong background in organization and design. I am university educated and have almost fifteen years of experience working with companies large and small. I deviated from the corporate structure in 2015 to build more meaningful business relationships as a contractor. To me, working with businesses to achieve their goals is more impactful than sitting at a desk day after day.

Creating an enriched experience for customers and clients in real life is not always the same as in the digital world and with social media. Sometimes, often, it is difficult to know how to translate your values and brand online. That's where I can help you. The trick is to ensure all branding, visualizations, and messaging has the same tone and direction. Cohesion.

That's why a clear vision of your brand is essential. It all starts with your brand. And then, all your decisions, whether online or offline, have to connect and jive with your brand and how you portray it online and off.

http://www.lanalepper.com