Elizabeth Denham CBE
Advocate for
data ethics, AI governance,
and children’s safety online
Elizabeth Denham is a veteran regulator of personal privacy and a global policy expert. Her work to promote sustainable data ecosystems has garnered international recognition.
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Areas of Expertise
Protecting kids online
Legal obligations for tech developers
Government decision-making and data processing
Oversight of artificial intelligence and machine learning
Limits and overreaches in surveillance and biometrics
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Recognition
Commander of The Order of The British Empire
2019
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
2019
British Computing Society Medal
2020
Giovanni Buttarelli Award honoree
2022
Privacy Icon: IAPP Global Leadership Award
2022
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Victoria
2022
Distinguished Alumni: UBC School of Library and Archival Science
2011
Denham speaks to varied audiences, outlining the near future of data protection laws and posing compelling solutions for our digital economies. She has a strong reputation as a dynamic presenter who translates complex issues into plain terms.
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Recent Appearances
Canada Revenue Agency
IAPP Summit
IAPP Intensive
Beyond Big Data Surveillance Conference
Bay Area and Silicon Valley KnowledgeNet
Society for Computers and Law
Virtual Vancouver and Victoria KnowledgeNet
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Recent Publications
Recent Podcasts and Interviews
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Current Roles
Past Roles
Chair of the Global Privacy Assembly
2018 - 2021
Information Commissioner of the UK
2016 - 2021
Privacy and Information Commissioner of British Columbia
2010 - 2016
Assistant Privacy Commissioner of Canada
2007 - 2010
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