Bring Privacy & Security Education to Your Team
Technical safeguards alone can't protect our community — people are the first line of defence. The Privacy Matters @ UBC team offers tailored presentations and learning experiences designed to build a stronger, more informed privacy and security culture across every faculty, unit, and campus. Whether you need a focused briefing or an interactive workshop, we'll meet you where you are.
Choose a Topic, We'll Come to You
Select from our catalogue of standardized presentations, each tailored to your team's context and delivered by a PrISM expert.
 | UBC Cybersecurity StrategyLearn about the institution's strategic priorities, the current threat landscape, and what it means for your unit's day-to-day operations. Ideal for department heads, IT admins, and anyone wanting to understand the bigger cybersecurity picture. |
 | Privacy Impact Assessments & IT GovernanceDemystifying the PIA process — when it's required, how to navigate it, and what IT variances mean for procuring new tools and services. This session is designed to provide clarity on compliance obligations and how to engage with PrISM early in any new initiative. |
 | Phishing, Ransomware & Fraud AwarenessLearn to recognize the tactics used in today's most common cyberattacks — from credential phishing emails and spear-phishing to ransomware delivery and social engineering fraud. Interactive, scenario-based, and grounded in real examples seen at UBC and peer institutions. Appropriate for all staff and faculty at any level of technical comfort. |
 | Data Privacy & Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AI is reshaping how we work — but what are the privacy implications of using these tools with UBC data? This session covers responsible AI use, what data must never be entered into commercial AI platforms, UBC's current guidance, and how to evaluate new AI tools before adoption. Perfect for any team navigating the GenAI landscape. |
 | Join the Privacy Matters Champions NetworkThe Privacy Matters Champions Network connects privacy-conscious staff and faculty across UBC who act as local enablers in their units. This session introduces what it means to be a Champion, the support and resources you'll receive, and how you can help build a distributed culture of privacy and security awareness right where you are. |
 | Data Privacy & Security TriviaMake learning memorable. Our trivia format is perfect for all-hands meetings, department retreats, Lunch & Learns, or team-building events. Teams compete to answer questions on real-world privacy and cybersecurity scenarios — surprising, engaging, and genuinely educational. No technical background required; just curiosity and a little competitive spirit. |
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More Ways to Learn & Stay Informed
Our presentations are just one part of how the Privacy Matters @ UBC team supports the campus community. Year-round, we run free workshops, host the annual Privacy & Security Symposium, mark Data Privacy Week with special programming, and provide practical tools and compliance support to help you make informed, privacy-respecting decisions every day. Explore the full range of what's available to you.