Those in the social mission, start up, and non-profit sectors probably know it better than most: in environments where resources are thin, time is tight, and deadlines are looming, a new information management tool can be a huge boon for efficiency and productivity. But as helpful as third-party email services, list management clients, and cloud hosting services can be, they also come with serious privacy risks that could land you and your organization in hot water.
On January 22nd, join two of Vancouver’s oldest and most established advocacy groups–the BC Civil Liberties Association and the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association–for breakfast and conversation on the topic of privacy issues facing small organizations today. Over complimentary coffee and snacks, reps from the BCCLA and FIPA will lead a casual discussion that considers:
- Your duties as data administrators under provincial and federal law
- The challenges that small organizations now face in fulfilling these duties
- New trends like BYO-Device environments and cloud hosting, and what they mean for your in-house privacy practices
- What can happen when your clients’ privacy isn’t upheld
- The resources, services, and support available to you through FIPA and the BCCLA
In this rapidly changing field, not all the answers are clear, and best practices are still being developed. Even so, our responsibilities to our clients remain. On January 22nd we invite you to dedicate some time to considering how you can make the most of these tools while still protecting your organization and the privacy rights of your community.
To register, email the following information to Tyler Morgenstern at [email protected] no later than January 18th at noon.
Name:
Organization (If Applicable):
Email:
Phone Number:
This event is free, but seating is limited, so book early. Registrants are limited to three seats per organization, including their own. If for whatever reason you need to cancel, please let Tyler know by email at your earliest convenience so that your seat can be released to another registrant.
