About Us | brave-branch

Our Foundation

brave-branch emerged from a fundamental question: how can organizations protect their assets without compromising the privacy expectations that define Canadian society? Founded in 2014 by professionals with backgrounds spanning security engineering, privacy law, and enterprise technology, we set out to bridge the gap between robust surveillance capability and ethical implementation.

The surveillance industry often treats compliance as an afterthought, bolting on privacy measures to systems designed without consideration for legal or ethical boundaries. We take the opposite approach, designing every system with privacy principles embedded from the initial assessment through final deployment.

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Our Approach

Principles that guide every engagement

Necessity Assessment

Before recommending any surveillance measure, we evaluate whether it represents the least privacy-invasive option that achieves your security objectives. Sometimes alternative approaches serve better.

Proportional Design

Camera coverage should match legitimate security needs. We design systems that protect critical areas without capturing footage that serves no security purpose.

Transparency Framework

Clear signage, documented policies, and employee communication ensure that everyone in your facility understands the scope and purpose of surveillance.

Understanding Canadian Surveillance Legislation

Canada lacks a single unified surveillance law. Instead, a patchwork of federal and provincial legislation creates different requirements depending on your industry, location, and the nature of your operations.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) establishes baseline requirements for federally regulated industries and commercial activities. British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec maintain their own substantially similar legislation that applies to provincially regulated businesses.

Beyond these general privacy statutes, sector-specific regulations in healthcare, financial services, and other industries impose additional obligations. Labour law intersects with surveillance when employees are monitored, requiring reasonable purposes and often prior notice [1].

This complexity explains why organizations need guidance beyond equipment installation. Our compliance services help navigate these overlapping requirements, ensuring your surveillance practices align with every applicable framework.

Company Milestones

2014 – Founded in Toronto

Established with a mandate to deliver privacy-compliant surveillance solutions for Canadian businesses.

2016 – Western Canada Expansion

Extended operations to serve clients in British Columbia and Alberta, adapting to provincial privacy legislation.

2018 – Compliance Certification

Achieved certification for privacy impact assessments, enabling formal compliance documentation for regulated industries.

2021 – National Coverage

Completed service network to cover all ten provinces and three territories with local support capabilities.

2024 – Enterprise Division Launch

Introduced dedicated services for multi-location organizations requiring centralized surveillance management.

Leadership

David Morrison

Founder & Principal Consultant

Sarah Chen

Director of Operations

Michael Dubois

Technical Director

Professional Boundaries: brave-branch provides surveillance system design, installation, and compliance advisory services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. For questions regarding specific legal obligations or potential litigation matters, consult with qualified legal counsel. Our compliance services support your organization's efforts but do not guarantee regulatory approval or immunity from enforcement actions.

References

[1] Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Guidelines for Video Surveillance. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

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