Elizabeth Denham

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

Shaking hands with the Commander of The Order of The British Empire

Commander of The Order of The British Empire

2019

Convocation

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
Channel 4 UK

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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Children's privacy laws and freedom of expression: Lessons from the UK Age-Appropriate Design Code

IAPP Privacy Perspectives

Why should my company join the EU-US Data Privacy Framework?

IAPP Privacy Perspectives

Kids' and teens' online privacy and safety: 8 compliance considerations

IAPP Privacy Advisor

As law makers consider how to keep children safe online…

Globe and Mail

Canada needs coherent digital regulation

C.D. Howe Institute

Data protection trends in children’s online gaming

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Citizens first

Information Polity

Remembering David Flaherty

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Global Counsel podcast

2022

Top in Tech podcast

2022

How Canada can lead in privacy reform globally: Centre for Free Expression

2022

Institute for Government podcast

2021

How to be a pro-active regulator

2021

Infotagion podcast

2020

Global Convergence in Digital Privacy with the Commonwealth Club

2020

Michael Geist podcast

2019

CBC the House: on political parties and privacy laws

2018

British Columbia Privacy Commisioner

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Current Roles

Chief Policy Strategist

The Information Accountability Foundation

International Advisor

Baker McKenzie’s Data and Tech practice

Advisory Board Member

Oxford Internet Institute

Foundation Board Member

5Rights

Board Member

Wellcome Trust’s Leap initiative

Board Member

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Board Member

Electronic Privacy Information Center

Authority Member

Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner

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

University of Victoria Speech

Representing

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