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The Advisory Board for the 2015 Privacy and Security Conference is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers is now open. Subject matter experts working within the broad privacy and information security communities are invited to submit papers on their area of expertise. Of particular interest are briefs on cutting-edge subjects and themes suitable for presentation in either a panel session or keynote address. Presented by the Office of the CIO, Government of British Columbia, this two-day conference draws an international audience focused on policy, programs, law, research and technologies aimed at the protection of privacy and security.   

Date: February 12-13th, 2015  (pre-conference educational sessions Feb. 11th)

Location: The Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, British Columbia

Deadline: All entries must be received by midnight of September 12, 2014. Invited speakers will be notified by October 17th, 2014.

Submissions: Submissions will be accepted electronically

2015 Conference Suggested Topics (not exhaustive):

• Cloud Computing
• Big Data Analytics
• Net Neutrality
• Cyber Security
• Biometrics
• Mobile Technology
• Internet of Things
• Drones
• Right to be Forgotten Legislation
• Near Field Communications
• Digital Commerce
• Online Privacy
• Ethics
• Wearable Devices
• Operational Technology

Presentation Types:

• Issue papers: An executive or management briefing on a prominent issue or aspect of information privacy or security.
• Case studies: Descriptions of a specific information privacy or security situation or incident, or research results. Names of organizations can be kept anonymous to maintain confidentiality if necessary.
• New technology research: Results or developments in cutting edge research on new information privacy and security technologies.
• Sociological/ Philosophical perspective: A candid and/or introspective look at the impacts of new technological developments on privacy, security, social consciousness, or social functioning.

Have Questions or Need More Information?

For conference content, theme and agenda questions, please contact Angela.