Media Advisory - Commissioner Cavoukian to launch joint initiative to strengthen Ontario's protection of privacy

Commissioner Cavoukian and the Ontario Public Service to unveil new project to fortify privacy protection practices

TORONTO, April 11, 2013 /CNW/ - In an ever-changing world of new technologies, the right to privacy and its protection is more important than ever.  Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, and the Ministry of Government Services, are working together to ensure Ontario is implementing the strongest privacy practices and providing world-leading service excellence.  Next Monday, the Commissioner will announce the creation of a new initiative as part of her keynote speech kicking off a day-long Ontario Public Service training event.

EVENT DETAILS

Date & Time:	Monday, April 15, 2013
	Keynote speech: 9:00 a.m.
	Interview availability: 10:00 a.m.
Location:	St. James Cathedral Centre
	65 Church St., Toronto, ON

Members of the media wishing to attend are kindly asked to please register with the contact below.

SOURCE: Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario

Media contact:
Trell Huether
Media Relations Specialist
Desk: 416-326-3939
Cell: 416-873-9746
Toll-free: 800-387-0073
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