Information Health
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The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Toronto, Ontario
Dear Members of the Hiring Committee:
Application: Legal Counsel
Please accept the following letter and attached resumé as an expression of my keen interest in the position of Legal Counsel at SickKids. My unique combination of experience, knowledge and skills is well-suited to effectively carrying out the responsibilities of this position. I have extensive experience drafting and negotiating high quality commercial and information sharing agreements in the public sector. My areas of expertise include freedom of information and privacy along with big data and analytics. I am highly collaborative in approach and have excellent communication, drafting and interpersonal skills. Former clients have great respect for the high standard of client- focused service and the sound judgment and leadership qualities that I bring to my work. Specific qualifications for the position are set out below. Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Agreements
I have five years of experience drafting and negotiating various types of commercial agreements. Some of these agreements were for third party services, including information technology services, and others were for information sharing. In my most recent role as in-house counsel with a Crown corporation, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), I negotiated and drafted agreements with companies providing screening services at airport checkpoints across Canada. Other agreements involved the provision of professional services and the exchange of information, often of a confidential information, between CATSA and airlines and airport authorities. While in- house counsel with the Liberal Party of Canada from 2014-2017, I negotiated and drafted a large number of agreements. Many of these agreements involved procuring services related to information technology, including big data analytics. I have excellent drafting and negotiation skills. Miy advice in relation to contracts is always clear, concise, practical and strategic. In addition to contracting experience, I have participated in numerous negotiations with regulators investigating complaints into, for example, possible conflicts of interest involving Members of Parliament. I am well prepared for any negotiation and highly persuasive.
In addition to drafting agreements, I have done extensive work developing sound policies and best practices in the privacy area. While with the Treasury Board of Canada, for instance, I developed government-wide standards protecting privacy in the use of web analytics. Privacy
I am a subject matter expert in privacy. Much of my career as an analyst and lawyer over the past eight years has had a privacy focus. At CATSA, for example, I provided all sectors of the organization with authoritative legal advice on issues including the effective management of privacy breaches in compliance with government-wide policies and guidelines, as well as the proper 2 P a g e
safeguarding of personal information. I also collaborated with the privacy team to promote an effective privacy compliance culture within the corporation and trained staff on privacy. I have also worked in the field of digital privacy. While with the Chief Information Officer Branch of the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada, I gave concise and sound advice on issues including how to protect privacy in the use of web-based analytics. I worked collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including Via Rail and the National Arts Centre, on the web analytics’ initiative which resulted in the issuance of a clear and practical government-wide directive on privacy and web analytics. I’m familiar with emerging technologies such as the cloud and mobile technology and the associated privacy challenges.
Skills
In addition to skills already outlined above, my communication skills, both oral and written, are superior. I’m also highly organized and decisive.
One of my greatest strengths is my team approach. While a dynamic and innovative leader, I am very much a team player. I enjoy people, am patient, and appreciate sharing ideas and working collaboratively to produce positive results.
Healthcare Context
I have a longstanding interest in, and knowledge of, the healthcare sector in Ontario. In terms of health privacy, I am currently taking a certificate course in privacy and information management in health from Osgoode Hall Professional Development. In the fall of 2019, I moved to Toronto for family reasons. I would welcome having an opportunity to discuss how my expertise would enable me to make a positive contribution as Legal Counsel with SickKids.
Regards,
Leslie Hardy
LESLIE HARDY
LL.B. & M.A.
*********@*****.***
Highly collaborative and congenial lawyer with excellent drafting and problem-solving skills. Seven years of experience negotiating and drafting sound commercial agreements in the public sector. Extensive experience as in-house counsel providing authoritative and strategic advice in areas including inellectual property, privacy and regulatory compliance. Service-oriented and diplomatic. Reputation as a highly competent and dedicated legal advisor able to provide practical and timely advice in fast-paced environments. Longstanding interest in health law. Currently doing a certificate program on privacy and information management in Ontario’s health sector. Excellent references available from past employers. RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LESLIE HARDY, LL.B.
CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY (CATSA)
In-House Counsel, March 2017-September 2019
Negotiated and drafted high quality commercial agreements on behalf of CATSA, a Crown corporation responsible for aviation security at airport screening checkpoints. Agreements often involved data sharing with third party service providers as well as airlines and aiport authorities.
Provided excellent legal advice across the organization with a focus on privacy law, including privacy breaches, and regulatory compliance.
Drafted a well-written Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on a Bring Your Own Device to Work initiative and prepared a risk management plan to mitigate security risks.
Collaborated effectively with the Information Management Group on the development of sound policies and operational procedures to better ensure compliance with privacy legislation.
Sound risk management advice to senior management on the impact of a merger and acquisition on privacy, including the possible application of Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act to personal health information to be collected by buyer. LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA (LPC)
Deputy Director of Compliance/In-House Counsel, February 2014-February 2017
Sound and timely advice to all levels of the LPC on advertising, anti-spam, intellectual property and privacy.
Drafted and negotiated agreements with third party service providers in areas including big data and analytics as well as advertising. Also drafted non-disclosure agreements.
Worked effectively with regulators, for example the Commissioner of Canada Elections, on investigations into complaints arising during the 2015 general election. TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT OF CANADA (TREASURY BOARD) Access to Information and Privacy Analyst, January 2011-January 2014
Advised the Chief Information Officer of Canada on privacy and information management.
Prepared a comprehensive PIA on the use of web analytics in the federal public sector.
Based on the PIA, consulted on, and drafted, a practical government-wide standard on protecting privacy in the use of web analytics.
Developed user-friendly privacy policies and guidelines on privacy and security. LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Lawyer, Professional Development & Competence, June 2008-December 2011
Advised Ontario’s legal profession on the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly those dealing with client confidentiality. The Rules protect the public interest.
Drafted templates for the use of the legal profession.
Worked collaboratively with judges, tribunal members and lawyers to develop continuing legal education programs in access to justice, ethics and employment law. TREASURY BOARD
Corporate Lawyer, Legal Services, August 2004-May 2008
Advised on the creation of a new governance model for the Public Service Healthcare Plan, the largest health insurance plan in Canada.
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Advice included development of measures to safeguard personal health information. OFFICE OF THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER OF CANADA
Legal Counsel/Litigation Manager, March 2002-April 2004
Provided advice on the interpretation and application of the federal Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Managed litigation under PIPEDA.
EDUCATION
LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School
M.A. in Education, McGill University
French language certificate from La Sorbonne, Paris
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