Collaboration Corner is an ongoing peer-to-peer member drop-in session where you can connect with other CPB Canada members to raise issues and address bookkeeping topics of interest. 2-3 experienced members will host each session.
CPB Canada encourages both experienced members and new members to use this platform to create community and ongoing support around a range of bookkeeping and related practice matters.
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Join the Nova Scotia Regional Network for a virtual presentation on PEPIDA with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Afterwards, feel free to stay online for a virtual roundtable. This event is open to members and non-members across Canada.
What you will learn:
- What is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)?
- What are the 10 Privacy Principles of PIPEDA?
- What are your obligations under the law when it comes to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information?
- How can the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada assist businesses comply with the law?
Presenter: Charlotte Wong
Charlotte has worked at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada since 2015. She has taken on a number of roles, including Senior Privacy Investigator and acting Director of the OPC’s Toronto Regional Office, and is currently a Senior Advisor in the Business Advisory Directorate. Charlotte’s main role is to provide PIPEDA advice and guidance to organizations and ensure compliance with privacy law. She also conducts a variety of stakeholder activities and speaking engagements related to PIPEDA compliance. Prior to joining the OPC, Charlotte held a variety of positions within the Government of Canada and the private sector. She holds an International Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business.
Presenter: Kelly O'Hearn
With over 12 years of experience working with federal privacy legislation, Kelly joined the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) in 2020 as an Advisor with the Business Advisory Directorate. For Kelly, talking about privacy has become a passion. With the OPC, Kelly works closely with individual businesses to provide practical, meaningful advice and guidance on their personal information handling practices. She enjoys working with businesses of all shapes and sizes through presentations, Privacy Clinics, and consultations to help them better comply with PIPEDA.
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)
Contact: Regional Network Chairs - Pam Willis, CPB Email: pamelamwillis@gmail.com & Carmen Peckham, CPB Email: carmen@ledgerup.ca