Daily Dashboard
The day’s top stories from around the world
Privacy Perspectives
Where the real conversations in privacy happen
The Privacy Advisor
Original reporting and feature articles on the latest privacy developments
Privacy Tracker
Alerts and legal analysis of legislative trends
Privacy Tech
Exploring the technology of privacy
Canada Dashboard Digest
A roundup of the top Canadian privacy news
Europe Data Protection Digest
A roundup of the top European data protection news
Asia-Pacific Dashboard Digest
A roundup of the top privacy news from the Asia-Pacific region
Latin America Dashboard Digest
A roundup of the top privacy news from Latin America
U.S. Privacy Digest
A roundup of US privacy news
Talk privacy and network with local members at IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapter meetings, taking place worldwide.
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IAPP Job BoardLooking for a new challenge, or need to hire your next privacy pro? The IAPP Job Board is the answer.
Member DirectoryLocate and network with fellow privacy professionals using this peer-to-peer directory.
IAPP CalendarReview a filterable list of conferences, KnowledgeNets, LinkedIn Live broadcasts, networking events, web conferences and more.
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 Protection
Introductory 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 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.
CIPP/E + CIPM = GDPR Ready
The IAPP’S CIPP/E and CIPM are the ANSI/ISO-accredited, industry-recognized combination for GDPR readiness. Learn more today.
Certificação CDPO/BR
Mostre seus conhecimentos na gestão do programa de privacidade e na legislação brasileira sobre privacidade.
Certification CDPO/FR
Certification des compétences du DPO fondée sur la législation et règlementation française et européenne, agréée par la CNIL.
On this topic page, you can find the IAPP’s collection of coverage, analysis and resources covering AI connections to the privacy space.
This report explores the state of AI governance in organizations and its overlap with privacy management.
This report explores the compensation, both financial and nonfinancial, offered to privacy professionals.
This report shines a light on what consumers around the globe think about privacy and the companies that collect, hold and use their data.
This year’s governance report goes back to the foundations of governance, exploring “the way that organizations are managed, and the systems for doing this."
The IAPP’s US State Privacy Legislation Tracker consists of proposed and enacted comprehensive state privacy bills from across the U.S.
On this topic page, you can find the IAPP’s collection of coverage, analysis and resources related to international data transfers.
IAPP members can get up-to-date information here on the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act.
Access all reports and surveys published by the IAPP.
Use the Vendor Demo Center, Privacy Vendor List and Privacy Tech Vendor Report to easily identify privacy products and services to support your work.
Canada Privacy Symposium
Leaders from across the country’s privacy field deliver insights, discuss trends, offer predictions and share best practices.
Data Protection Intensive: Nederland
Hear expert speakers address the latest developments in data protection globally and in the Netherlands.
Asia Privacy Forum
Hear top experts discuss global privacy issues and regulations affecting business across Asia.
Data Protection Intensive: Deutschland
Join top experts for practical discussions of issues and solutions for data protection in Germany.
Privacy. Security. Risk. (P.S.R.)
P.S.R. 2023 is the place for speakers, workshops and networking focused on the intersection of privacy and technology.
Europe Data Protection Congress
Europe’s top experts predict the evolving landscape and give insights into best practices for your privacy operation.
Data Protection Intensive: UK
Explore the full range of U.K. data protection issues, from global policy to daily operational details.
Global Privacy Summit
Expand your network and expertise at the world’s top privacy event featuring A-list keynotes and high-profile experts.
Speak at an IAPP EventView our open calls and submission instructions.
Sponsor an EventIncrease visibility for your organization — check out sponsorship opportunities today.
Expert speakers delivering their knowledge on a host of the hottest issues in Canadian privacy make the IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium a must-attend event for industry professionals.
This year, sessions on complying with Canada’s complicated mix of health privacy regulations, Québec’s new privacy law, and artificial intelligence and the Data Act are just a few of the topics on an agenda filled with knowledge operations of all sizes can apply right away.
Leaders across the country’s privacy field, including regulators and Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne will share their insights, discuss trends, offer predictions and share best practices to prepare you for what lies ahead. And we all know, there is a lot that lies ahead for privacy in Canada.
Privacy Commissioner of Canada
In his first Symposium address, Philippe Dufresne outlines the key elements of his vision for privacy, what they mean to him as privacy commissioner and for all Canadians.
Special Advisor, Wikimedia Foundation
Sue Gardner builds organizations that give people access to the information they want and need. Her main areas of interest are technology, media, gender and freedom.
Assistant Professor, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia
Kristen Thomasen’s work explores the changing nature of public space, as those spaces are opened more and more to personal-use technologies that are designed to capture data. Thomasen discusses the impacts law and regulation could have on how these technologies are deployed, and how the application of laws will shape the public spaces we frequent.
Keynote Panel
Co-chair, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, Dentons
Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Medical AI, Faculty of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
The Next Privacy Challenge: Optimizing Data While Protecting Fundamental Rights
The volume and velocity of data is increasing at unprecedented rates, offering equally unprecedented opportunities for research, innovation and governance. How can we ensure the protection of human rights by jointly providing quality information and protecting privacy? This panel explores the established and emerging principles, frameworks and technologies to govern the ethical use of personal data.
Commissioners’ Game Show
Managing Director, Canada, IAPP; Partner, nNovation
Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
Présidente, Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec
Once again, our regulators will take part in the annual Commissioners’ Game Show. It will be fun for all as they entertain and educate you. We are keeping this year’s format a secret, so you need to be there to see what shenanigans we are up to.
The IAPP is honored to continue the Ian Kerr Memorial Lecture at the 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 is thrilled to welcome Kristen Thomasen to the keynote stage for the Ian Kerr Memorial Lecture. Her work explores the changing nature of public space, as those spaces are opened more and more to personal-use technologies that are designed to capture data. Thomasen discusses the impacts law and regulation could have on how these technologies are deployed, and how the application of laws will shape the public spaces we frequent.
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.
Privacy training sessions and workshops begin before the conference on May 23.
Training Classes
We offer two full days of training on May 23-24, before Symposium begins. Choose from classes in Canadian Privacy or Privacy Program Management.
Workshops
On May 24, we offer two half-day workshops that provide a deep dive into one area of privacy.
Renew old acquaintances and make new connections with your fellow privacy pros. We provide many ways to “get your network on” at Symposium, from networking breaks and breakfasts to lunches and lounges, to meet-ups with like-minded colleagues and our famous Privacy Soirée. We even offer happy hours and after-hours networking opportunities.
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Hotel (New venue this year!)
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, ON Canada M5J 1A6
+1 416.869.1600
The Westin Harbour Castle is located in downtown Toronto, nestled in the heart of the revitalized waterfront district, near Toronto’s most famous attractions. As a vibrant, waterfront hotel with spectacular views of Lake Ontario, what better place to get your privacy on?
Conference 14-15 June
Rotterdam
The IAPP’s Data Protection Intensive: Nederland is the newest addition to our conference lineup. Join data protection professionals and expert faculty from across the Netherlands, Europe and beyond for two days of concentrated learning, sharing and networking in both Dutch and English.
19-20 July
Singapore
The Forum is the only conference that brings globally recognized IAPP programming to Asia. Top regulators and data protection professionals deliver world-class discussion and education on data protection trends and challenges in the Asia Pacific region and around the globe.
13-14 September
Munich
Join data protection professionals and expert speakers from across Germany, Europe and beyond for two days of concentrated learning, sharing and networking in both German and English.
