Is your organization ready to comply with Canada’s new privacy legislation?
By January 1. 2004, every business, trade union and non-profit organization in Western Canada will be required to implement a Personal Information Protection Act – either federal or provincial. These acts will enforce new standards and practices for protecting the privacy of personal information in the private sector.
Get ready to meet the January 2004 deadline — attend this vital training event!
The new wave of privacy protection in Canada: Understanding and Implementing the New Legislation
November 24 & 25, 2003
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, B.C.
Learn how new federal and provincial privacy laws will affect the way you handle customer, client, employee, and health care information.
Special workshops for managers, marketers, and the health care sector.
Hear top officials and leading experts including:
Presented by:
BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
Co-sponsored by:
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
Ministry of Management Services, BC
Canadian Marketing Association
The Commonwealth Centre for E-Governance
NetPersist Solutions Group Inc.
APSGroup
Pacific Blue Cross/ BC Life & Casualty
Harper Grey Easton
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
VanCity Savings Credit Union
IMS Health Canada
The Pace Group
Why this training is vital to your organization’s future
By January 1. 2004, every business and non-profit organization in Western Canada will be covered by a Personal Information Protection Act – either federal or provincial. These acts will enforce new standards and practices for protecting the privacy of personal information in the private sector.
A breach of the privacy rights of an employee, client or customer under the new legislation can lead to court-imposed penalties of up to $100,000, as well as damages. Most importantly, a violation of privacy laws can severely damage the reputation of an organization.
The new laws will require organizations to:
This conference will give you the understanding and tools to comply with the new laws
Special tracks on day two for managers, marketers, and the health care sector
Learn how the new privacy laws will apply to your specific sector.
Managers – Track A: What every manager needs to know about the new privacy legislation
Health sector – Track B: The impact of the new privacy laws on the health care sector
Marketing – Track C: The impact of the new privacy laws on marketing and e-commerce
Plus special sessions on:
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Register now for early bird rates
(Available until October 25, 2003)
Full price:
Early bird $595
Regular rate $650
Non-profit society:
Early bird rate $350
Regular rate $400
(Please add GST to all prices)
Single day rates also available.
For more information or to register, contact:
New Wave of Privacy Conference
Phone: 416-593-7352 or 1-800-360-0493
Fax: 416-593-0249 or 1-800-360-0698
Email: fipa@ellisriley.on.ca
Website: http://www.ellisriley.on.ca/fipa/
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