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First Ever SmartData International Symposium May 14-16: Protect our privacy – Make the data ‘think’ for itself

TORONTO – The Identity, Privacy, and Security Institute (IPSI) at the University of Toronto in association with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada are proud to host the first SmartData International Symposium: Privacy meets Evolutionary Robotics: Protecting our Freedoms with Virtual Tools.

Over 20 renowned experts from around the world, covering many different disciplines, will gather to advance the vision of SmartData and shape the future of the Internet to ensure the protection of privacy in today’s online world.

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• Date Published: May 7, 2012

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Keep it private – your Facebook password should not be shared: Commissioner Cavoukian advises people to protect their online social media profiles

TORONTO, May 3, 2012 – Spurred by numerous recent media reports of employers requesting Facebook passwords from job candidates, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, launched a paper today to provide Ontarians with practical advice on how to protect their online privacy in the increasingly complex social media world.

Paper: Reference Check: Is Your Boss Watching? The New World of Social Media: Privacy and Your Facebook Profile

• Date Published: May 3, 2012

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SDG&E Launches Smart Grid Privacy Initiative

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, today released a joint paper to document the incorporation of Privacy by Design into SDG&E’s smart grid initiative. This partnership is the first of its kind in the United States, and emphasizes the commitment of the company in designing, building and operating a secure, reliable and trustworthy smart grid that safeguards customer privacy from the start.

“Privacy is a fundamental right of every one of our customers and a priority of the company,” said Caroline Winn, vice president of customer services and chief customer privacy officer for SDG&E. “SDG&E is proud to partner with Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner and we look forward to helping develop progressive and innovative ways that will continue to ensure that consumer energy data is managed in a responsible manner throughout the modernization of our electric grid.” (Paper)

• Date Published: March 8, 2012

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The Value of Electronic Health Records Extends Far Beyond Patient Care

TORONTO, March 2, 2012 – Embedding and implementing Privacy by Design (PbD) into electronic health record (EHR) systems being built across Canada will enable us to benefit from the wealth of health information stored on these systems, while protecting patient privacy, according to a new paper released today at the Toronto Board of Trade.

“By incorporating the principles of Privacy by Design into the EHR environment, you can accommodate both individual privacy and access to health information for purposes that benefit society as a whole, such as research purposes — a win-win scenario,” said Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. (Paper)

• Date Published: March 2, 2012

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“Give me RealPrivacy NOT Privacy Theatre,” says Commissioner Cavoukian: January 27 Symposium brings together thought leaders for International Privacy Day

Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, says that people’s perceptions of their privacy and anonymity online fall far short of reality. In fact, technology has evolved to the point that the seemingly unrelated pieces of information that people share about themselves online, may now be linked together, to create a detailed profile of an individual.

• Event: Beware of “Surveillance by Design:” Standing Up for Freedom and Privacy
• Website: www.RealPrivacy.ca

• Date Published: January 26, 2012

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It’s NOT “just a number!” Commissioner Cavoukian warns of the ease of data linkages in an increasingly online world

• Date Published: January 25, 2012

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Commissioner Cavoukian launches Symposium and www.RealPrivacy.ca to raise awareness: Beware of “Surveillance by Design:” Standing Up for Freedom and Privacy

• Date Published: January 12, 2012

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“Tap ‘n Go” Technologies – Now is the time to embed PbD

Commissioner Cavoukian launches new paper at Internet Conference

TORONTO – Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian has released a new white paper entitled, “Mobile Near Field Communications (NFC) “Tap ‘n Go” – Keep it Secure and Private,” at an Ottawa Conference on “The Future of the Internet: Opportunities & Challenges of Web 3.0.”

Nokia was also a major contributor to this paper, which illustrates NFC’s capabilities with four smartphone use case scenarios, investigates privacy and security risks, and offers practical “Privacy by Design” solutions to protect privacy, empower consumers, and build trust in the mobile ecosystem. (Paper)

• Date Published: November 28, 2011

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Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian Named as one of the Top 25 Women of Influence

TORONTO – Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, was honoured today by Women of Influence Inc. with an award marking her selection as one of Canada’s most influential women.

This announcement follows in the footsteps of Commissioner Cavoukian’s award in 2007 from the Women’s Executive Network as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. Cited as a “Trailblazer and Trendsetter,” the Commissioner was lauded for her proactive and innovative work in the protection of privacy.

• Date Published: November 15, 2011

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Wi-Fi Positioning Systems: Beware of Unintended Consequences

TORONTO – Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, and Kim Cameron, a leading digital identity expert, have released a new joint publication called “Wi-Fi Positioning Systems: Beware of Unintended Consequences – Issues Involving the Unforeseen Uses of Pre-existing Architecture.” In this white paper, launched at the SC Congress Canada 2011 Conference in Toronto today, Cavoukian and Cameron call for the use of Privacy by Design to protect the privacy of mobile device users. (Paper)

• Date Published: June 14, 2011

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