Do you have a new or growing business in Canada that collects personal information? Join us for an overview of PIPEDA and ask your questions!

About this event

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians, their clients, and customers. This information session is free-of-charge, during which advisors from the OPC's Promotion and Engagement Directorate will provide an overview of PIPEDA and it's 10 Privacy Principles, illustrate how these principles apply to businesses, and answer questions regarding Canada’

What you will learn:

• What is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)?
• What are the 10 Privacy Principles of PIPEDA?
• What are your obligations under the law when it comes to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information?
• How can the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada assist businesses in complying with the law?

Event Speaker:

Charlotte Wong

Charlotte has worked at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada since 2015. She has taken on a number of roles, including Senior Privacy Investigator and acting Director of the OPC’s Toronto Regional Office, and is currently an Advisor in the Promotion and Engagement Directorate. Charlotte’s main role is to provide PIPEDA advice and guidance to organizations and ensure compliance with privacy law. She also conducts a variety of stakeholder activities and speaking engagements related to PIPEDA compliance. Prior to joining the OPC, Charlotte held a variety of positions within the Government of Canada and the private sector. She holds an International Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business.

Kelly O'Hearn

With over 12 years of experience working with federal privacy legislation, Kelly joined the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) in 2020 as an Advisor with the Business Advisory Directorate (now the Promotion and Engagement Directorate). For Kelly, talking about privacy has become a passion. With the OPC, Kelly works closely with individual businesses to provide practical, meaningful advice and guidance on their personal information handling practices. She enjoys working with businesses of all shapes and sizes through presentations, Privacy Clinics, and consultations to help them better comply with PIPEDA.