The Privacy and Access Council of Canada is proud to be a continuing Data Privacy Day Champion and will host a DPD2020 event in Toronto, Ontario, on January 28, 2020. The following resources will come in handy as you prepare your own Data Privacy Day event. Become a Data Privacy Day Champion. It's free and easy to sign up online. Join your peers and be recognized on … [Read more...] about Top 7 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Data Privacy Day 2020
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Address by Senator Paula Simons
Remarks at the 2019 Privacy and Data Governance Congress Calgary, Alberta October 23, 2019 Thank you so much. Hello, bonjour and tansi. Delighted to be with you here today on Treaty 7 land, the traditional home of theSiksika, Kainai, Piikani, Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina First Nations and the Metis people. Et je suis fière d’être ici avec vous aujourd’hui. I … [Read more...] about Address by Senator Paula Simons
Get to Know Your Right to Know
The Privacy and Access Council of Canada is among the 40 countries and 60 non-governmental organizations that participate in the annual celebration of International Right to Know Day to raise awareness about governments’ decision-making processes. Exercising the right to gain access to information is a vital aspect of democracy and good governance that is necessary for the … [Read more...] about Get to Know Your Right to Know
Discovering the unexpected from genetic testing
Decrypting the secrets of human existence promises better health, lower costs, and safer environments, and new technologies delivering that promise have quickly gained popularity. At-home DNA tests offer insight about hidden health risks, and the potential for improved outcomes through lifestyle changes and personalized improvement programs. DNA … [Read more...] about Discovering the unexpected from genetic testing
Mommy, Where’s My Photo Going?
It happened again, twice in three days, at the annual general meeting of two different regional non-profit groups: Members were told that they can find critical membership information on the group’s Facebook page. How refreshing it was to see someone else stand up and declare, “I don’t use Facebook. Never have. Never will.” After 15 years of the world being told that … [Read more...] about Mommy, Where’s My Photo Going?
