Talk privacy and network with local members at IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapter meetings, taking place worldwide.
Call for volunteers — now openWe are looking for IAPP members to lead the way in 2025. Apply for advisory board, KnowledgeNet chapter chair and Young Privacy Professional positions by 4 Oct.
IAPP Job BoardLooking for a new challenge, or need to hire your next privacy pro? The IAPP Job Board is the answer.
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Chinese Personal Information Protection (CIPP/CN)
Learn compliance with the three major laws (PIPL, CSL, DSL) forming the framework of Chinese privacy.
Artificial Intelligence Governance ProfessionalLearn how to surround AI with policies and procedures that make the most of its potential by reducing its risks.
European Data Protection (CIPP/E)Understand Europe’s framework of laws, regulations and policies, most significantly the GDPR.
U.S. Private-Sector Privacy (CIPP/US)Steer a course through the interconnected web of federal and state laws governing U.S. data privacy.
Canadian Privacy (CIPP/C)Learn the intricacies of Canada’s distinctive federal/provincial/territorial data privacy governance systems.
Privacy Program Management (CIPM)Develop the skills to design, build and operate a comprehensive data protection program.
Privacy in Technology (CIPT)Add to your tech knowledge with deep training in privacy-enhancing technologies and how to deploy them.
Foundations of Privacy and Data ProtectionIntroductory training that builds organizations of professionals with working privacy knowledge.
Privacy Law Specialist Training (PLS)Meet the stringent requirements to earn this American Bar Association-certified designation.
CIPP/CN Certification
For professionals who are responsible for compliance with China's major privacy laws - PIPL, DSL, CSL.
AIGP Certification
Ensures individuals responsible for AI systems can reduce the risks associated with this technology.
CIPP Certification
The global standard for the go-to person for privacy laws, regulations and frameworks
CIPM Certification
The first and only privacy certification for professionals who manage day-to-day operations
CIPT Certification
As technology professionals take on greater privacy responsibilities, our updated certification is keeping pace with 50% new content covering the latest developments.
FIP Designation
Recognizing the advanced knowledge and issue-spotting skills a privacy pro must attain in today’s complex world of data privacy.
Privacy Law Specialist
The first title to verify you meet stringent requirements for knowledge, skill, proficiency and ethics in privacy law, and one of the ABA’s newest accredited specialties.
Certificação CDPO/BR
Mostre seus conhecimentos na gestão do programa de privacidade e na legislação brasileira sobre privacidade.
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The Privacy Advisor Podcast provides interviews with the privacy world's most interesting voices.
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On this topic page, you can find the IAPP’s collection of coverage, analysis and resources covering AI connections to the privacy space.
On this page, you’ll find articles and tools to help you get a basic understanding of the job of the privacy pro and data protection laws and practices around the globe.
Data Protection Intensive: UK
Explore the full range of U.K. data protection issues, from global policy to daily operational details.
Global Privacy Summit
The call for speaking proposals is open. Choose a timely privacy topic and submit a breakout session idea for Summit 2025.
AI Governance Global
A new event in Brussels for business leaders, tech and privacy pros who work with AI to learn about practical AI governance, accountability, the EU AI Act and more.
Canada Privacy Symposium
Leaders from across the Canadian privacy field deliver insights, discuss trends, offer predictions and share best practices.
Privacy. Security. Risk. (P.S.R.)
P.S.R. focuses on the intersection of privacy and technology. Explore the 2024 agenda and register today.
Europe Data Protection Congress
Gain actionable insights from European experts to improve compliance and best practices for your data protection operation. Register today to secure your seat.
ANZ Summit
Gain exclusive insights on privacy issues affecting business in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Asia Privacy Forum CFP
The call for speaking proposals is open. Submit a proposal to share your expertise on your favorite privacy topic at Forum 2025.
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IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium is the largest gathering of Canadian privacy professionals. Help your colleagues while growing your reputation in the profession by submitting a proposal to speak at the 2025 event in Toronto.
Symposium focuses on the laws, regulations, enforcement actions and policy changes that affect privacy in the region. Topic areas include, but are not limited to:
Symposium speakers gain exposure in front of an engaged audience of more than 1000 top-tier privacy professionals who are focused on the intersection of privacy and technology. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the international privacy community.
Take this opportunity to give back to the community and share your expertise. Speaking at Canada Privacy Symposium 2025 will help you:
The call for proposals closes 20 Oct. 2024.
The IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2024 agenda delivered key insights into topics like Quebec's Law 25, managing health privacy across Canada, Indigenous-specific privacy tools, protecting children's privacy, FemTech and women's data, managing hospital cyberattacks, the intersection of privacy and artificial intelligence, and many more. Access available presentations by clicking the button below.
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The keynote stage was packed at this year's event. Philippe Dufresne gave an address recalling his first two years as privacy commissioner, as well as a forecast of future privacy trends in Canada. Professor Woodrow Hartzog delivered this year's Ian Kerr Memorial Lecture, focusing on privacy law's influence on the design and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.
Two keynote panels discussed artificial intelligence from different angles. One explored the concept of digital governance and how companies must look at privacy, security, and AI along with broader regulations. The second panel spotlighted Canada's three AI institutes and how their proactivity led the country to create the first AI strategy in 2017.
Finally, the Commissioner's Game Show returned with a new format: Never Have I Ever. The popular party game was transformed as Kris Klein spoke with commissioners Philippe Dufresne, Michael Harvey, Patricia Kosseim and Tricia Ralph about their privacy secrets.
As always, Symposium was not just about top-notch educational sessions. Attendees met and connected at returning favorites like the welcome reception and Privacy Soirée. The agenda also featured industry meetups, the Mentor Mingle, the First-Time Attendee Breakfast, the AI Governance Breakfast, the Public Sector Lunch, and the Women Leading Privacy Section Lunch.
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Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne brings decades of experience working internationally in technology, innovation and strategic development to ensure Canada remains at the forefront of the world’s digital economy.
Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Commissioner Dufresne discussed his office’s current priorities, developments in the privacy landscape during the first two years of his mandate as commissioner, and trends that will be areas of emphasis in the near future.
Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
Internationally renowned for his work in privacy and technology law, Professor Hartzog shared how his colleague Ian Kerr continues to influence his thoughts about the role of privacy law in governing the design and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.
Keynote panel: privacy and AI governance
Director General for Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canada
Distinguished Engineer, Head of Data Privacy and Trust, Data and AI, Technology and Operations, Royal Bank of Canada
Vice President, Enterprise Conduct, Data Ethics; Chief Privacy Officer, Sun Life
Managing Partner, INQ Law/Consulting
Privacy, AI and Broader Digital Governance: How We Are Doing It
Attendees joined senior Canadian leaders in privacy, security, artificial intelligence and broader digital regulation to understand how they approach governance. The keynote panel discussed leading work at the cutting edge, and they described their work to collectively tailor guardrails and processes around new technological development and deployment, including in response to regulation. Along with specific examples of how they believe companies and institutions should approach implementing best practices for digital governance, each panelist shared their broad perspective on the emerging role of this complex, challenging and multidisciplinary field.
Keynote panel: AI research and the future
Managing Director of the AI Governance Center, IAPP
General Counsel & Head of AI Governance, MILA — Quebec AI Institute
Senior Fellow, The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University
Chief Data Officer and VP Health, Vector Institute
Expanding Canada’s AI capacity through research labs
As the first country to release an artificial intelligence strategy — in 2017 — Canada has played a pivotal role in advancing the global dialogue on AI’s development and responsible use. This achievement has been made possible largely through the efforts of the country’s three national AI institutes. This panel reviewed the role that they have played to position Canada as one of the world’s foremost AI leaders and discussed what the future will hold.
Commissioners’ Game Show
Managing Director, Canada, IAPP; Partner, nNovation
Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Information and Privacy Commissioner for Nova Scotia
Hear the commissioners spill their biggest privacy secrets during this year’s Commissioners’ Game Show. The panel will compete in an enlightening game of “Never Have I Ever” that is sure to educate as well as entertain.
The IAPP is honored to continue the Ian Kerr Memorial Lecture at Symposium. Dr. Kerr’s legacy of advancing the growth and visibility of our profession will live on in forward-thinking discourse from keynotes on the big stage.
This year, the IAPP welcomes Woodrow Hartzog to the keynote stage for the Ian Kerr Memorial Lecture. Professor Hartzog will connect how the work of his colleague Ian Kerr, as well as his own experience as a privacy scholar, have impacted his perspective on the intersection of privacy law with the governance and creation of artificial intelligence technologies.
The University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society established the Ian R. Kerr Memorial Fund to continue his legacy by supporting students, innovative programming, and cutting-edge research. For more information please visit: https://techlaw.uottawa.ca/kerrfund.
Training 18-19 November
Workshops 19 November
Conference 20-21 November
Brussels
Data protection professionals share insight and working knowledge as expectations for data protection increase with new legislation in multiple jurisdictions and across the globe. Join us in Brussels to learn the latest developments in data protection legislation and operations while expanding your network of connections.
Training 28-29 November
Conference 26-27 November
Melbourne
Privacy professionals from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand assemble for illuminating conversations on issues from the region and beyond. Join us in Melbourne for an agenda packed with insightful sessions and countless opportunities to connect with peers and experts.
Training 10-11 March
Workshops 11 March
Conference 12-13 March
London
DPI: UK brings together the leading voices on data protection in the U.K., with experts speaking on the latest regulations and new technologies that affect daily operations in the country. Stay ahead of developments in data protection and network with the top minds in the field.
