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04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 13:42
A message from the Defence Team’s Chief Privacy Officer: Protecting your privacy in the age of Artificial Intelligence
April 28, 2026 - Defence Stories
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Privacy Awareness Week, occurring this year from May 4 to 8, aims to raise awareness of privacy issues and promote the protection of personal information.
As your Chief Privacy Officer, I invite you to attend an in-depthdiscussion on responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the government context, hosted by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. This session is open to all Defence Team members.
This discussion will explore how government institutions can apply Privacy by Design to foster responsible AI and public trust. It will cover practical guidance for embedding privacy into the development of AI-enabled programs and strengthening governance to support transparent AI use, as well as insights on Privacy Act modernization with an OPC case study. Participants will gain actionable strategies to implement AI responsibly and enhance confidence in government services.
Register with your work email address: Registration: Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the government context. Spaces are limited.
English session
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm EDT
Where: MS Teams Virtual Session
French session
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm EDT
Where: MS Teams Virtual Session
Participants will have the option to ask their questions live via Slido, using the code #PAW-APCDO, or email them in advance to the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Should you have any questions or require accommodations, please contact the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
If you have questions regarding your role and responsibility in protecting privacy as a member of the Defence Team, please contact the Directorate of Access to Information and Privacy via the ++ Privacy Management Compliance positional mailbox.
Thank you,
Geneviève Binet
Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs) and Defence Chief Privacy Officer
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