Resources

Product Counsel Insights

Articles and legal commentary on Product Counsel from Sarhan Data Law.

Latest thinking

Articles and Insights

Browse legal analysis on privacy, AI governance, technology transactions, and product counsel.

Product Counsel • January 19, 2026

Party Roles in Data Processing Agreements: When Controller-to-Controller Makes Sense

Many important data flows operate on a controller-to-controller basis. Mischaracterizing these relationships creates legal risk and operational confusion.

Product Counsel • January 5, 2026

Preparing for the Enterprise Sales Cycle: A Governance Playbook for Growth-Stage Companies

The companies that break through enterprise sales are the ones that anticipated what enterprise buyers would ask for and have reduced the friction to yes.

Product Counsel • April 21, 2025

Where is AI Liability heading?

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into commercial and public-sector operations has started to prompt legal scrutiny in Canada, particularly concerning liability for AI-driven decisions and misinformation. While the judiciary has not had a wholesome opportunity to consider the question of liability around AI, previous decisions regarding parallel technologies presents some options for where things are headed. Early Rumblings in Lower Tribunals The Moffatt v. Air Canada De

Product Counsel • March 31, 2025

PIPEDA: A Resilient Framework for Privacy in the AI Era

Canada's PIPEDA governs private sector data use with 10 principles (Accountability, Consent, etc.). Learn how this resilient law, with provincial variations & GDPR adequacy, adapts to tech like AI. Crucial for compliance. Read more...

Product Counsel • March 24, 2025

New Frontiers in Canadian Privacy Law

Landmark 2024 Clearview & Facebook rulings reshape Canadian privacy law. BC law gains extraterritorial reach; Fed courts demand clearer consent & hold firms liable for third-party data use. Critical updates for AI & data compliance. Read more...