In his keynote address to the almost 500 attendees at the IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium, Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien outlined his priorities for the next year, which include work on government surveillance, biometrics and the “economics of personal information.” Acknowledging the somewhat rocky start he faced during his early days on the job, Therrien said he hopes in the end to be judged by his actions. “I had my fair share of critics before I even uttered a word,” he said. However, he added, “I saw firsthand that there was a real interest and care in who was to fulfill the role.” Therrien’s plan for the year was informed by focus groups his office held across the country.
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