Tech Mash-up: Privacy and Your Business - An Introduction to PIPEDA

Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to 🔒 privacy and data protection?  

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

📍 Join us for an IN PERSON Tech –Mashup  

In today's digital age, safeguarding personal information is not just good practice; it's essential for business growth and success. At our Tech Mash-up Privacy Clinic, we're bringing together experts in privacy law and tech innovation to empower your startup with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in a data-driven world. 

Here's what you can expect: 

🚀 Innovate and Grow: Discover practical strategies for ensuring compliance with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ) while fueling innovation and growth. Advisors will provide tailored advice to help you navigate privacy regulations seamlessly, allowing your business to flourish without compromising on customer trust. 

🏆 Boost Your Brand Value: Privacy isn't just a legal requirement; it's a powerful asset for your brand. Learn how robust personal information management practices can elevate your brand value and give you a competitive edge in the market. Build trust and confidence among your clients by prioritizing their privacy rights. 

💰 Limit Risks and Costs: Proactive compliance is the key to mitigating risks and reducing costs. By addressing privacy concerns early on, you can safeguard your business's reputation and avoid costly investigations or modifications down the line. Stay ahead of the curve and protect your bottom line. 

Don't miss this opportunity to take your startup to new heights while ensuring compliance with privacy laws.  

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Let's build a future where innovation thrives hand in hand with privacy protection. See you there! 🌟 

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 Business Advisory 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’s federal private-sector privacy law.
In-person Privacy Clinics can also be arranged after the session, where business leaders can meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss privacy matters specific to their business and get relevant advice and guidance.

Meet the Presenters: 

Monica Cop 

Monica is a Senior Advisor in the Business Advisory Directorate at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC). Prior to joining the OPC in 2021, Monica worked as a research lawyer at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and as a litigator at a civil litigation boutique firm.

AND  

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.
In this role, 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.

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