Privacy Matters @ UBC is excited to host Data Privacy Week 2026, a series of 3 virtual sessions dedicated to strengthening our community’s understanding of privacy, transparency, and responsible technology use at UBC. The week offers valuable insights to help every member of the UBC community protect information and foster a culture of trust.
Event Highlights:
What’s New in Privacy at UBC?
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Listen to opening remarks from BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, exploring personal privacy threats in the age of AI and how to build trust in institutions, followed by an inside look at UBC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen privacy practices.
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Demystifying Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Did you know your work emails, chat messages, and other records can be requested under B.C.'s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)? But what does this mean for you? Learn what counts as a record, what you’re responsible for, and how to handle requests while protecting privacy.
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AI Privacy & Information Security: Same Game, Faster & Smarter Players
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- As artificial intelligence use accelerates, it's reshaping the privacy and information security landscape - but not inventing new problems. This session explores the key risks that AI amplifies and how these challenges are rooted in long-standing privacy challenges.
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Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, learn from experts, and protect your privacy.
