Integrating privacy, AI and compliance
Constantine Karbaliotis, J.D.,
CIPP/C/US/E, CIPT, CIPM, AIGP, FIP, QTE, CDPSE
Counsel
Privacy AI Governance Cybersecurity
Email: ckarbaliotis@nnovation.com
Phone #: (416)402-9873
Constantine Karbaliotis is a leading privacy and data protection expert with over two decades of international experience. As a former privacy officer for multinational organizations, he brings unique insights to his specialized practice in privacy law, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence regulation, and information management.
Areas of focus
Privacy and Cybersecurity - Compliance, governance, incident response, regulatory alignment, and investigations.
AI and Emerging Technologies - Risk management, transparency, accountability, and ethical deployment frameworks.
Cross-Border Data Governance - International transfers, adequacy, interoperability, and global compliance strategy.
Data Protection Agreements - DPAs, standard contractual clauses, and cross-border data safeguards.
Board and Executive Advisory - Data protection, AI oversight, and systemic risk governance.
Publications and Speaking
Constantine Karbaliotis is the author of:
The Nightmare Letter (https://www.privacylegal.ca/the-nightmare-letter)
Translated into 7 languages
Adapted for Brazil's LGPD and other privacy regimes
Used for privacy instruction globally including in the EU
Industry-recognized as the definitive comprehensive DSAR example
nNovation LLP Articles:
"Fractional Privacy and AI Counsel: A Strategic Solution for Modern Legal Departments" (June 2025)
"Privacy Impact Assessments: Innovation and Engagement" (January 2022)
"Ontario Privacy Consultation: An Opportunity to Lead" (August 2020)
"'Schrems II': Impact on Data Flows with Canada" (August 2020)
"Quebec's Privacy Law Reform: GDPR-Style Legislation Comes to Canada" (June 2020)
Multiple articles on Canadian privacy law reform, GDPR, and international data transfers
IAPP Publications:
Multiple contributions to Privacy Tracker and Canada Dashboard Digest
"Consultation period on CBPR implementation ends 30 June" (2025)
Other Media:
Constantine Karbaliotis also regularly contributes to our firm’s blog.
Admissions and Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1986
Queen’s University at Kingston, J.D., 1984