Privacy Consultant

• Apr 2021 - Present

Privacy Analyst

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2021

• Review and approve Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for large scale research projects. Ensure that use of ICES data is legally and contractually authorized. Conduct legislative reviews on the collection of new data. • Assist with compliance work surrounding the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) Tri-Annual Review of ICES policies and procedures to maintain Prescribed Entity status under PHIPA. Conduct policy reviews to ensure compliance with the IPC. Edit policies and procedures as required. • Train new staff on privacy and security policies, procedures, and best practices. • Conduct research projects and environmental scans on privacy issues including artificial intelligence, smart cities and big data trusts, electronic health records, and legislative authorities for ICES to collect, use and disclose information. • Create and lead training on Privacy and PIA review, including the legislative and contractual review. • Privacy Officer for the University of Toronto and University of Ottawa ICES site. Responsible for ensuring site compliance with all privacy and security policies, managing access for new researchers, auditing access to the physical space, and managing the physical security systems and processes. Show less

Privacy Analyst

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

Contracted with an eHealth Ontario delivery partner to support health care practitioners seeking access to provincial health information programs. Responsible for ensuring health care practitioners were compliant with legislation, eHealth Ontario and Regional Clinical Viewer (regional EHR) privacy assessment and security requirements for onboarding. Provide training and supported the development of communication materials. Contracted with an eHealth Ontario delivery partner to support health care practitioners seeking access to provincial health information programs. Responsible for ensuring health care practitioners were compliant with legislation, eHealth Ontario and Regional Clinical Viewer (regional EHR) privacy assessment and security requirements for onboarding. Provide training and supported the development of communication materials.

Policy Analyst

• Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

• Policy lead for the new Health Information Privacy and Management Act (HIPMA). Responsible for drafting privacy policies for government and external stakeholders based on newly-enacted legislation. Policies included collection, use, disclosure, and access to personal health information, breach policy and protocol, and consent directives. Responsible for creating a privacy training program for health and social services employees and providing specialized training based on program area needs. • Conducted focus groups to consult and collaborate with Yukon First Nations, Yukon government departments and program areas, and partner NGOs to develop consensus and communicate government legislation and policy changes. • Supported the health and social policy considerations related to the process of the process of legalizing cannabis in the territory. Prepared speaking notes for the Minister, drafted Cabinet Submission and other internal government documents, research and policy developed on various related topics, and supported stakeholder and public engagement. • Analyzed gaps in existing health and social program areas’ privacy programs and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and security, and support the development of new policies and procedures. Reviewed and approved Privacy Impact Assessments on behalf of the Health and Social Services department. • Drafted the submission to the Government of Canada to have HIPMA declared substantially similar to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). • Served as Yukon Panorama privacy lead, key responsibilities included ensuring that Panorama was compliant with privacy legislation and best practice, information sharing agreements were in place with British Columbia, and regular privacy audits were conducted. Show less

Policy and Privacy Analyst

• Jul 2014 - Mar 2016

Engaged with a consulting firm specializing in information privacy. Responsible for completing various client deliverables. Example assignments: • Conducted Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) for health-service based clients across Canada. • For a data analytics software developer, prepared an analysis of health information privacy laws in six jurisdictions in Canada and the United States. Advised on software application requirements for managing health information in the context of jurisdictional legislation. • For a non-profit Youth Justice sector organization, prepared a privacy review and developed a set of privacy and security policies and procedures adhering to legislative requirements and privacy best practice. Created a privacy education program and delivered privacy training to staff. Show less

Research and Program Development Intern

• May 2014 - Jun 2014

Worked with Action Africa in rural Zambia to conduct primary research on Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, and reducing the social and economic barriers to female access to health care and reproductive health education and policy. Responsibilities: • Designed qualitative and quantitative research, including focus groups and interviews with local residents. Ensured that the research was conducted in a time and financially effective manner, while being culturally appropriate and methodologically sound. • Built and maintained strong relationships with local communities, government authorities, key stakeholders, and traditional leadership to ensure support and participation. • Analyzed gaps in current programming and developed PMTCT and maternal health programs that were tuned for political, economic, and cultural realities. These programs were implemented by the organization. Show less

Research and Policy Development Intern

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

Selected as an intern at CARDUS, a Canadian policy research think-tank. Responsibilities: • Researched and drafted a briefing note for a federal government minister for the purposes of influencing policy and government practice. Supported the co-ordination and administration of round-table meetings with key stakeholders • Prepared a research analysis outlining policy options for various policy issues (including housing options for at risk youth). Used internal and external channels of communication to gain knowledge. Published a series of blogs on topical public policy issues including social responsibility and youth support • Worked with CFO to develop and maintain donor lists for fundraising purposes. Show less

Research Analyst

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

Employed with a not-for-profit organization that deals with at-risk youth, including individuals involved in the Youth Criminal Justice system and Children’s Aid. Fernie Youth provides a range of residential and transition support services including social enterprise initiatives. Responsibilities: • Conducted basic research and analysis to support new program development. Research focused on housing provision, social supports, community engagement, and youth career development. • Reviewed and managed the archival of case files in compliance with legislation. • Developed and used external communication channels as a research method. Communicated regularly with organization staff. Liaised with staff in various government and non-governmental organizations. Show less