Ann Cavoukian
Dr. Ann Cavoukian is recognized as one of the leading privacy experts in the world. Noted for her seminal work on Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in 1995, her concept of Privacy by Design seeks to embed privacy into the design specifications of technology, thereby achieving the strongest protection. An avowed believer in the role that technology can play in protecting privacy, Dr. Cavoukian’s leadership has seen her office develop a number of tools and procedures to ensure that privacy is strongly protected, not only in Canada, but around the world. She has been involved in a number of international committees focused on privacy, security, technology and business, and endeavours to focus on strengthening trust and confidence in emerging technological applications. Dr. Cavoukian also serves as the Chair of the Identity, Privacy and Security Institute at the University of Toronto, Canada and is a member of the Future of Privacy Advisory Board. Recently reappointed as Commissioner for an unprecedented third term, Dr. Cavoukian intends to grow Privacy by Design and hopes to make it go “viral.”
Homepage: http://www.ipc.on.ca
Posts by Ann Cavoukian
It’s NOT “just a number!”
January 26, 2012 - 11:24 am
Tags: civil rights, lawful access, legislation, onlin esurveillance, online data, personal data, privacy, security
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The federal government is expected to introduce “lawful access” bills, if passed in their original form, would provide police with much greater ability to access and track information about identifiable individuals via innovative new communications technologies, without a warrant or any judicial authorization. In my view, this represents a looming system of “surveillance by design,” that should concern us all in a free and democratic society. – Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
NFC the next big thing? Do it right – embed privacy from the start
December 4, 2011 - 10:38 pm
Tags: government legislation, industry standards, mobile devices, near filed communication, privacy, Privacy by Design, RFID, security
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security can and should all be “baked into” device architectures, including the physical design, operating systems, applications, and services.
It’s up to the players of the NFC ecosystem to work together to ensure that privacy by design is embedded into the technology.
Mobile devices & medical research — protecting personal health information
September 13, 2011 - 8:35 pm
Tags: data breach, data protection, personal health information, personal information, privacy, Privacy by Design, security, USB keys
Posted in Privacy and Security | 2 comments
However our personal health information is recorded and transported, whether on paper, a computer, or a USB key, sufficient safeguards must be in place to protect it from unauthorized collection, use and disclosure.
Mobile Privacy: beware of unintended consequences
August 1, 2011 - 6:01 am
Tags: global positioning systems, media access cntrol, mobile devices, Mobility, privacy, security, SSID, WiFi
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Users are inadvertently turning into “unknowing informants” by mobile devices that make them reveal their workplace location, conference attendance, business client locations and other data about other people around them.
Privacy by ReDesign: Building a better legacy
May 26, 2011 - 11:10 am
Tags: business practices, information technology, legislation, privacy, Privacy by Design, Privacy by ReDesign, security
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The reality, is that it is not always possible to embed privacy directly from the outset. However, the foundational principles of Privacy by Design can be applied to existing systems such as information technologies, practices and physical design through Privacy by ReDesign.
iPhone tracking controversy & PlayStation breach: Both unacceptable and avoidable
May 5, 2011 - 8:08 am
Tags: Ann Cavoukian, Apple, breach, commissioner, data, iphone location tracking, playstation network, privacy, Privacy by Design, Sony
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Hopefully the Apple and Sony controversies will serve as a loud wake-up call – for companies to embrace Privacy by Design, address privacy proactively and put control squarely in the hands of the users, where it belongs.
Taking privacy mobile: Embedding the principles of Privacy by Design
March 15, 2011 - 6:14 am
Tags: Ann Cavoukian, Arizona State University, device, hardware, manufacturer, mobile, OS, platform, Privacy by Design, tracking
Posted in Mobility, Privacy and Security | No comments
Using the solutions identified by this expert panel, our Roadmap for Privacy by Design in Mobile Communications outlines key privacy responsibilities for each major stakeholder group in the industry – while noting that parties will have to collaborate to develop the most effective solutions. For example, device manufacturers must ensure that the requisite privacy tools are built-in, using potential solutions such as automatic, seamless encryption of device data, the development of privacy wizards, and safe disposal and secure destruction mechanisms.
Privacy by Design comes to power: Protecting personal information in the Smart Grid
February 4, 2011 - 6:00 am
Tags: data protection, personal information, Privacy by Design, privacy issues, security, Smart Grid
Posted in Privacy and Security | 2 comments
Personal data generated and collected by the Smart Grid makes it imperative to embed privacy into the grid as well, according to Dr. Ann Cavoukian is the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
2011: The decade of Privacy by Design starts now
January 15, 2011 - 6:00 am
Tags: government, legislation, privacy, Privacy by Design, security, social media, social networks
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Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian gives her list of top five things that will push adoption of Privacy by Design in 2011
LinkedIn founder dead wrong about privacy being just for ‘old people’
October 11, 2011 - 3:15 pm
Tags: Ann Cavoukian, comment, LinkedIn, old people, privacy, reid hoffman, settings, social networks
Posted in Privacy and Security | 11 comments
Privacy relates to freedom of choice and control over one’s own personal information – that hasn’t changed, despite the explosion of online social media. In fact, the need for privacy has grown in the face of deceptive practices online, such as identity theft and cyber bullying. Privacy has evolved, with context playing a key role. The onus is now on social media platforms to provide users with clear and simple privacy tools to enable user control.