OTTAWA– The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) held its Annual Dinner on November 28, 2019. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our corporate sponsors for their support:
PLATINUM LEVEL: TEKSAVVY SOLUTIONS INC.
GOLD LEVEL: DENTONS LLP
SILVER LEVEL: TELUS
BRONZE LEVEL: ROGERS, SHAW
We would also like to once again extend our sincere gratitude to the Privacy Commissioner, Daniel Therrien, for speaking at our event. Mr Therrien spoke about the privacy law reform, impact of data-driven technologies on privacy and what it means to have a rights based law i.e. a law that confers enforceable rights to individuals, while also allowing for responsible innovation.
If you missed the Dinner, you can read the Privacy Commissioner’s full remarks at the Annual Dinner here.
We also appreciate and thank all the attendees for their presence and good cheer.
During the event, PIAC also announced its new privacy focused projects regarding the Internet of things and behavioural marketing. PIAC endeavors to proceed ahead with a strong resolve and continue fighting for consumer interests.
PIAC is a federally incorporated not-for-profit and registered charity that advocates for consumer interests, and in particular vulnerable consumer interests, in the provision of important public services. PIAC has over the years been a strong consumer voice and advocate on matters relating to telecommunications, broadcasting, privacy, financial services, air transport, energy and other consumer protection issues. We continue to fight and always appreciate your support.
We look forward to seeing you at PIAC’s Annual Dinner in 2020. Thank you!