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Information Without Borders 2014 - Privacy, Security & Surveillance: Developments and Challenges in the Information Age

When: Thursday February 13, 2014 – check-in opens at 8am

Where: The McInnes Room in the Student Union Building, Dalhousie University

Registration is now closed.

The Information Without Borders Conference is a student initiative hosted by the School of Information Management at Dalhousie University. This one-day event provides a forum for interdisciplinary discussion on a topic that affects many different organizations, professions and fields of study at Dalhousie University.

IWB was designed to facilitate networking and communication among and between students, faculty and professionals; provide a forum for information pertaining to the conference topic; promote interaction among schools in the Faculty of Management and other Dalhousie departments; allow students to develop skills; and encourage students to present their research.

In 2013, Edward Snowden leaked shocking documentary evidence of global surveillance structures held within the National Security Agency. In its aftermath, we have become increasingly aware of the challenges and issues of online data creation and distribution. The blurring between our online and offline selves reveals the complex issues of information privacy, security and surveillance.

Social media platforms have radically altered our social interactions, but are we becoming too visible? Technology has revolutionized our world, but have we created enough safeguards and policies to ensure the protection of our personal data?

As we become increasingly digital citizens, it is clear that issues of privacy, security and surveillance impact the personal and professional lives of us all.

Join the Information Without Borders Conference for a series of exciting and interesting discussions with some of Canada’s leading privacy experts:

Opening Keynote: Dr. Ron Deibert  – “The Internet After Snowden”

• Professor of Political Science and Director of the Canada Centre for Global Security Studies and the Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto.
• published extensively on technology, media and world politics, and has advised governments, NGOs and international organizations on issues of cybercrime, cyber security and access to information.

Closing Keynote: Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, Assistant Dean, University of Western Ontario, with a breakout session given by Wayne MacKay, Professor of Law at Dalhousie University and a widely recognized Canadian expert on issues of constitutional law, human rights and cyber-bullying.

Panel Discussion: Creighton Barrett, Digital Archivist at Dalhousie University; David Fraser, privacy lawyer, McInnes Cooper; and Alison Shea, Privacy Officer for Capital District Health Authority, join the conference for a panel discussion regarding issues of privacy in a variety of professional settings. With a wide range of expertise and experience, the panel will certainly provide new insight in what is sure to be a captivating discussion.

The conference promises a dynamic and diverse schedule with keynotes, breakout sessions, a panel discussion and Dalhousie graduate students presenting original written works and posters.

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