Elena Novas, CIPP/C, CIPM

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TELUS

Director, Privacy & Innovation

Elena Novas joined TELUS as Privacy Director in the Data & Trust Office in May 2016.  In this role, Elena supports Big Data and IoT initiatives.  She is responsible for providing guidance to these businesses to ensure they adhere to the TELUS Data and Privacy program. Elena is also responsible for supporting TELUS’ Privacy Governance Program to ensure that it meets TELUS’ strong culture of compliance.



As a privacy professional, Elena is a subject matter expert in Canadian privacy requirements and controls. Prior to joining TELUS, Elena was the Canadian Chief Privacy Officer at TD Bank, where she was responsible for implementing the strategic framework for the Canadian Privacy and Social Media programs.

 

Elena is recognized for providing innovative and practical privacy solutions, and advising stakeholders on their privacy obligations and risk management environments.  Elena has been practicing privacy for over 10 years and has a strong understanding of business operations, functions and technical infrastructures of large complex organizations.