Join us for Data Privacy Week 2026
A three-day learning series designed to strengthen our community’s understanding of privacy, transparency, and responsible technology use at UBC. Sessions will explore what’s new in UBC’s evolving privacy landscape, gain clarity on navigating Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and unpack how emerging technologies—especially AI—are reshaping long-standing privacy challenges. This week offers valuable insights to help every member of the UBC community protect information and foster a culture of trust. Register for one or all sessions and build your privacy awareness for 2026 and beyond.
What’s New in Privacy at UBC?
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Celebrate Data Privacy Week with a special session featuring opening remarks from BC Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey. This will be followed by an inside look at UBC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen privacy practices and foster alignment across the institution, led by the PrISM SRS team.
Speakers: Michael Harvey, Maliheh Oliver, Michael Lonsdale-Eccles
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with privacy experts.
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? What are your responsibilities if your, or your business unit’s records are requested?
Discover how B.C.’s FIPPA shapes your day-to-day work. Learn what counts as a record, what’s considered personal information, and what you’re responsible for.
Speakers: Suzanne Raikes
Join us to explore the intersection of FOIs and privacy and what it means for you.
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.
Speakers: Larry Carson, Michael Lonsdale-Eccles, Taylor Bohn
Be part of the conversation on AI and privacy - sign up today.