Summary of Meetings: Freedom of Information & Privacy Law
Number of Meetings Held: 2
September 11, 2024
Registration Count: Remote: 28 In-Person: 30
Guest Speakers: Commissioner Michael Harvey
Meeting Title/Topic: Meet the New BC Privacy Commissioner
Synopsis: British Columbia’s newly appointed Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey will discuss the urgency of his mandate, and his priorities at the start of his six-year term.
January 15, 2025
Registration Count: 70
Guest Speakers: Various Speakers
Meeting Title/Topic: Privacy Law Conference 2025
Synopsis: The BC Legal Conference: Privacy Law 2025 provides recent insights into issues impacting privacy in health care, neurotechnology, surveillance and more. With advancements in technology, increasing awareness of data rights and the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, the privacy law landscape is rapidly evolving. This makes for an exciting practice for lawyers, but the challenge is keeping on top of changes. This conference brings together experts in privacy law including lawyers, academics and government officials to discuss the trends that impact our work in privacy law today.