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Technology Law
Randy Brunet has focused a significant portion of his corporate and commercial practice on information technology issues for approximately 17 years . During that time he has acted as counsel for the largest Saskatchewan-based provider of information technology services, in the role of lead counsel for several complex outsourcing transactions. Randy has also assisted numerous clients in their negotiations for services and software with information technology service providers. His experience in representing both customers and vendors brings a balance and solution orientated approach to the negotiation process.

Randy's experience with information technology law includes negotiating and drafting licensing agreements; software development, implementation, maintenance and support agreements; outsourcing agreements; service bureau and data centre agreements; hardware purchase and maintenance agreements; marketing and distribution agreements; agreements for the sale and purchase of software and technology; agreements including copyright, patent and other intellectual property issues; Randy also has experience in the procurement of information technology services and software and IT project reviews and rescues. He has presented at and attended a number of specialized seminars in the field, addressing issues ranging from contracting computing resources to the legal principles and strategies for internet commerce and information exchange.

Privacy Law
Randy’s privacy law experience includes:
1. Assisting clients in the interpretation of Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
2. Assisting clients in the interpretation of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
3. Presenting to groups and clients on Privacy Law matters.
4. Assisting clients to complete of Privacy Impact Assessments.
5. Assisting clients with Privacy Law compliance plans.
6. Assisting the HealthCare Provincial CIO forum Privacy sub-committee, Health Regions and other HealthCare organizations to interpret and implement the Health Information Protection Act (HIPA).
7. Assisting with the development of Privacy Impact Assessments for Region-wide and Provincial-wide HealthCare programs and IT applications. For example, Randy assisted in the development of a Privacy Impact Assessment for the Sask Provincial Pharmaceutical Information Project (PIP).
8. Presenting to health professionals on HIPA and other privacy matters.
9. Participating in the development of the Privacy and Security blueprint document for Canada Health Infoway.
The majority of Randy’s experience in the Privacy Law area relates to the intersection between privacy law and IT.

Health Law
Randy’s experience in the health law area is focused on privacy and information technology, however he provides general counsel services to a number of clients in the healthcare field.

• Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar
• LL.B. (Saskatchewan, 1986)

• Three years undergrad at University of Regina towards a BSc with a computer science major
• Two years employment with IBM Canada
• Approximately 17 years experience advising clients in the IT industry and working on IT projects through the procurement, negotiation and implementation phases.

• United Way, Campaign Cabinet - Former Member; Professional Division - Former Co-Chair; Coordinator for MLT
• Springboard West Innovation Inc. - Board Chair (formally the Technology Innovation Centre) a technology incubator initiative closely associated with the University of Regina (current)

• Regularly advises and conducts presentations for clients and client groups on topics involving:
  • Procurement of IT services (RFP vs. RFSP)
  • Confidentiality and privacy issues
  • Key issues in IT services agreements
• Notable topics presented in 2006/2007:
  • Privacy Legislation – How Will it Affect A Physician’s Practice
  • Practical Tips for the Procurement and Contracting of Outsourced IT Services
  • Chronic Disease Management Privacy
  • Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) (Saskatchewan Perspective)
  • Practical Tips for the Implementation of HIPA
  • HIPA and The Mental Health Services Act
  • Privacy and Employment Issues - SAHO 2007 Annual Conference

• Lead Counsel for Saskatchewan’s Electronic Health Record Initiative
• Past Lead Counsel, for the Largest Saskatchewan based provider of IT related services, on several complicated outsourcing transactions
• Completion of High Level and Detailed Privacy Impact Assessments for several region-wide and provincial-wide healthcare/IT initiatives.