Elizabeth Denham
| Elizabeth Denham | |
|---|---|
| Residence | England |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Commissioner |
| Employer | Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Title | UK Information Commissioner |
| Predecessor | Christopher Graham |
Elizabeth Denham is the UK Information Commissioner. She took over the role from Christopher Graham (who concluded his tenure on 28 June 2016) in July 2016. Elizabeth previously held the title of Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia and was appointed to this role in May 2010. Prior to this she had been the Assistant Privacy Commissioner of Canada from 2007.[1]
During her time as Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, Denham called for the proactive disclosure of records [2] and published best practices for government ministries and public bodies . [3] She also co-authored a guidance document called Getting Accountability Right with a Privacy Management Program.
Denham studied at The University of British Columbia from 1977-1984 and has a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in Archival and Information Science. [4] She was honoured as a UBC distinguished alumna for her work in archives and leadership in the field of access and privacy. In 2013, she received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her service as an Officer of the Legislature of B.C.
References
- ↑ "Elizabeth Denham bio". "The Canadian Bar Association"; accessed on 19 August 2016 at: http://www.cba.org/CBA/cle/PDF/PRV11_Bio_Denham_E.pdf
- ↑ "Speech at the Freedom of Information & Privacy Law Professional Development Conference ". OIPC, 02 June 2016; accessed on 15 August 2016 at: https://pacc-ccap.ca/congress/speakers-2/elizabeth-denham-2
- ↑ "Guide to OIPC processes (FIPPA)". OIPC, October 2015; accessed on 15 August 2016 at: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/guidance-documents/1599
- ↑ "Elizabeth Denham bio". "The PACC-CCAP"; accessed on 18 August 2016 at: https://pacc-ccap.ca/congress/speakers-2/elizabeth-denham-2/