The Privacy and Access Council of Canada (PACC) is pleased to have contributed to the Joint Submission to Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) in response to its Exploratory Consultation regarding the development of a Children’s Privacy Code. We welcome the OPC’s leadership in developing a children’s privacy code that extends online protections to all children … [Read more...] about Canada’s Children’s Privacy Code
Data Protection
RightsCon 26
The 14th edition of the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age, will take place in Lusaka, Zambia and online, from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026 … [Read more...] about RightsCon 26
Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
Explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization. Three full days of networking, learning, and thought-provoking discussions. This event qualifies for Continuing Professional Development credits applicable toward AAPP, CAPP and MAPP designations. We believe the content … [Read more...] about Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
Youth Internet Governance Forum Canada
IGFs are a space for dialogue and discussion about the Internet and its evolution around the world. To date, Canada has not had a Youth IGF. As distinct Internet stakeholders, youth have grown up with the Internet, helped shape its development, but not necessarily been widely consulted on its growth and permeation in Canada. The Canada Youth IGF works to change this trajectory … [Read more...] about Youth Internet Governance Forum Canada
PACC Privacy & Data Governance Congress
Join thought leaders to explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization … [Read more...] about PACC Privacy & Data Governance Congress
Convention Against Cybercrime adopted
The UN General Assembly has adopted the new United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, the first international criminal justice treaty negotiated in over two decades. Adopted by consensus — without a vote — by the 193-member General Assembly, the landmark global treaty is aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protect societies from … [Read more...] about Convention Against Cybercrime adopted