Professor Malone brings a wealth of experience and expertise in law and technology, enriching both our academic and professional community. In addition to his appointment as Assistant Professor, Professor Malone has taken on the pivotal role of Director of CIPPIC (The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic), Canada’s first and only public interest technology law clinic.
Professor Malone's main research interest pertains to the various ways law protects secret information, especially in the context of trade secrecy, confidential information, access to information, privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. He also maintains a broad interest in legal issues pertinent to modern workplaces, in particular workplace investigations.
Professor Malone’s is a graduate of the University of Toronto (hBA), Hebrew University of Jerusalem (MA), and McGill University (LLB, BCL). Prior to joining the University of Ottawa, he practiced law full-time in California at Morrison & Foerster and Van Dermyden Makus.
He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law, and is currently an academic partner at the Investigative Journalism Foundation and an advisory board member of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association.
New Direction for CIPPIC
As the new Director of CIPPIC, Professor Malone is poised to guide the clinic into its next phase of innovation and impact. CIPPIC’s mission is to advance the public interest on pressing issues at the intersection of technology, law, and society. Under Professor Malone’s leadership, the clinic will continue its essential work, which includes speaking up for the public interest in critical legal and policy debates, providing pro bono legal counsel to clients on technology law matters, and developing public education resources to foster broader understanding of these issues.
Professor Malone’s directorship marks a significant chapter for CIPPIC as it navigates an era of rapid technological change and increasing digital challenges. His interdisciplinary background and practical legal experience will be instrumental in shaping CIPPIC’s advocacy and public engagement, ensuring that the clinic remains a leader in addressing the legal complexities of technology in Canada and beyond.
We are thrilled to have Professor Malone join our vibrant community and we look forward to the many contributions he will make to the Common Law Section, to CIPPIC, and to the broader legal and academic landscape.