Privacy Commissioner appears before Parliamentary committee on its study of Bill C-26

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Privacy Commissioner appears before Parliamentary committee on its study of Bill C-26 February 12, 2024 The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU) today, to assist the Committee in its study of Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and

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Making an impact – the OPC’s new strategic priorities

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Remarks at the ATI and privacy communities meeting (virtual) January 25, 2024 Address by Philippe Dufresne Privacy Commissioner of Canada (Check against delivery) Introduction Thank you for your kind introduction. Good morning, everyone, I am honoured to be part of this ATI and privacy communities meeting as part of Data Privacy Week activities. A very

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Privacy Commissioner appears before Parliamentary committee on its study on the federal government’s use of technological tools capable of extracting personal data from mobile devices and computers

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Privacy Commissioner appears before Parliamentary committee on its study on the federal government’s use of technological tools capable of extracting personal data from mobile devices and computers February 1, 2024 Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne appeared today before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics to take part in its study

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Privacy Commissioner kicks off Data Privacy Week with launch of strategic plan

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Privacy Commissioner kicks off Data Privacy Week with launch of strategic plan Key strategic priorities are maximizing the impact of the OPC, addressing privacy in a time of rapid technological change, and championing children’s privacy GATINEAU, QC, January 22, 2024 – Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne marked the beginning of Data Privacy Week with

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Privacy Commissioner announces appointment to new Deputy Commissioner position

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Privacy Commissioner announces appointment to new Deputy Commissioner position January 15, 2024 Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne welcomes Marc Chénier in the newly created position of Deputy Commissioner and Senior General Counsel. Mr. Chénier, who comes to the privacy world with extensive experience in the public service, begins today in his new role. “This

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