We have seen major shifts in the freedom of information and privacy rights landscape since our last Information Summit. This year, Information Summit 2016 will hear from experts and people intimately involved in how the world of information is changing. FIPA is pleased to bring you a variety of perspectives on the strategies being developed to meet these new challenges, and where we can expect to be in the not too distant future.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
UBC Robson Square Theatre, Vancouver (map)
Keynote Speakers
Suzanne Legault, Information Commissioner of Canada
Drew McArthur, Acting Commissioner, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
Panels
- Extending FOI coverage – What records, which organizations?
- Duty to document – What does this mean and where are we going?
- Convergence between the duty to release information in the public interest and proactive disclosure
- Surveillance by individuals – Is legislative action needed?
Visit the Information Summit website for more details!
The Law Society of BC has approved the 2016 BC Information Summit for 6.5 hours of Continuing Professional Development credits.