PrivCom Set To Host Data Privacy Week
PrivCom will be hosting Data Privacy Week [DPW] in Bermuda during the week of January 23 to January 27.
A spokesperson said, “PrivCom is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Data Privacy Week in Bermuda during the week of 23-27th January 2023. The initiative has seen fantastic support from a number of public and private entities, both local and international.
“Data Privacy Week is a global initiative, with nations worldwide pausing to raise awareness and empower individuals [from children to older persons] about information privacy, protection and security. The global theme for 2023 is ‘STOP. THINK. CONNECT.’ PrivCom created the local theme, ‘We Hear You’ and has a full week of events to engage with every facet of the community in Bermuda.”
The Assistant Commissioner and Head of Policy and Engagement at PrivCom said, “Establishing balance between the needs of individuals and business innovation is key in data privacy regulation. During DPW 2023, PrivCom is looking forward to hearing more about the needs of individuals and organisations in our community to focus our efforts on designing tools, resources, and guidance materials tailored to specific sectors of our local community and personalised to meet diverse interests of individuals on the island.”
The spokesperson said, “Data Privacy Week events will comprise the following:
“Monday [January 23]: Data Privacy Hour for children – Privacy Hour for Children & Teens. From 10-11am, students from Bermuda’s public, private and home-schools [nursery-age to secondary students] will engage in a range of age-appropriate activities [coloring and naming PrivCom’s turtle mascot to privacy-related stories, games and interactive animation and films] to learn more about digital identities and data privacy, privacy choices to promote digital safety, and sharing information during online interactions with others. Junior and senior level students will participate in a Privacy Hackathon.
“All students can participate in a colouring the PrivCom turtle competition. Local artist, Ms. Cherie Richardson, created two coloring sheets of the turtle – a basic version with privacy-related icons for Nursery to Middle School students and a more intricate version with added design for older students. A selection of entries will be on display via the privacy.bm website.
“Special thanks to the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain for opening remarks for the event, Commissioner Kalmar Richards, their teams and all teachers and public, private, and home schools that are planning to participate. It is not too late to register here.
“PrivCom has partnered with KPMG to provide a pizza party for the winning class of the Name the PrivCom Turtle activity, and a partnership with The TLC Group of Companies will provide the winning high school Privacy Hackathon group with an opportunity to get a jump start with their career by studying the Certified Cybersecurity Champion course. Winners will be announced on PrivCom’s social platforms and website.
“Tuesday [January 24]: Community Privacy Mastermind – Join PrivCom to dive into a range of topics that overlap with privacy, such as privacy and recession, how Bermuda’s community can work together to build resilience while protecting individuals and businesses with privacy, and what changes people should prepare for as PIPA comes into full operation in spring 2023.
“This event is catered and in partnership with Walkers and a special giveaway by The TLC Group of Companies.”
Melanie Fullerton, Senior Counsel, Walkers, said, “Walkers is excited to participate in Data Privacy Week by hosting the Community Mastermind. We look forward to discussing various key issues and concerns around individuals’ privacy rights, while also providing practical solutions.”
The spokesperson said, “Wednesday [January 25]: Seniors Privacy Tea Party – A sweet treat for older individuals to enjoy a special afternoon, sipping tea and sharing their thoughts on data privacy, how PIPA will protect information privacy and simple ways to make smart choices while engaging on and offline. This event is in partnership with the Economic Development Department [EDD] and catering for the tea by the Royal Hamilton Dinghy Club.
“A special thank you to the Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert for supporting the event with opening remarks.
“Thursday [January 26]: Artificial Intelligence [AI] in Bermuda: Are We Ready? – PrivCom is thrilled to present this interactive workshop in partnership with MKAI.org to give Bermuda’s entities of all sizes a better understanding of AI technologies and how intelligent & responsible AI can open the door to new opportunities.
“In this first-of-its-kind workshop, industry experts will discuss with attendees the benefits of powerful and impactful AI tools to increase productivity & global opportunities, ethical AI best practices, and the pros and cons of introducing solutions with AI already embedded. The workshop offers entrepreneurs and business leaders a chance to engage with leading minds in artificial intelligence, ask questions about how artificial intelligence tools and solutions may impact their business or sector, and to gain enhanced knowledge required to prepare for the next wave of these technologies.
“To learn more about MKAI, click here.
“Friday [January 27]: Meeting of the Minds event – Designed specifically to provide a safe space for non-profits, NGOs, and charities to share their thoughts, questions, best practices, and insights about privacy to learn from experiences, share hacks and celebrate wins from like-minded individuals. Gretchen Tucker, Privacy Attorney at Beesmont Law Firm will add value to the event by providing tips, and Ms. Jennifer Burland-Adams, CEO of Wavecrest, will give opening remarks. This event is in partnership with the Economic Development Department [EDD].
“Thank you to the Inter-Agency for Committee for Children, Families & the Community [IAC] and all entities and individuals that have supported PrivCom’s Data Privacy Week 2023 by advocating for data privacy awareness and encouraging others to register for the events planned for the week of 23-28th of January. We want to also acknowledge our Data Privacy Week 2023 Influencer Partner, the International Compliance Association [ICA], for actively spreading the word about DPW 2023.
“Privacy Commissioner, Alexander White, will give opening remarks at each event. For more information about Data Privacy Week, click here.”
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