About the IAPP

Mike Maddock is Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives and External Relations.

Mike is a strategic thinker and transformative leader with over 17 years of senior leadership experience delivering exceptional program and policy initiatives, with a broad and deep understanding of emerging technologies and their privacy, ethical and societal implications.

Prior to joining the IPC, Mike served as Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) with the Ontario Digital Service, where during his tenure he helped drive an ambitious digital agenda – including Ontario’s first Digital and Data Strategy, championing Open Government and Open Data practices, overseeing Ontario.ca the government’s flagship website, and the launch of privacy protective applications such as COVID Alert. Of particular note, Mike led critical work to develop the foundations of a Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence framework for Ontario, as well the Ontario Data Authority initiative and the Ontario Digital Credentials Program.

Having also served previously as ADM, Communications in Cabinet Office, Mike is a communications specialist with extensive marketing, social media, media management, and strategy development experience.