Oct 21, 202624 minS5
Guests Jonathon Penney Associate Professor and York Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, and Law Author of Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity and Power in the Digital Age Dr. Amol Verma...
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Conversations about people, privacy, and access to information. Hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
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What has Info Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Clearly Now, Trust through Transparency: A celebration of how openness, access to information, and transparency can serve the public good | Pour y voir clair: la confiance par la transparence" (21 October 2026, 24 minutes), "From legislation to operations: How municipalities can best prepare for MFIPPA changes | Changements apportés à la LAIMPVP: comment les municipalités peuvent-elles s’y préparer?" (27 August 2026, 38 minutes), and "Protecting kids in digital spaces: a cognitive psychologist explains the hidden effects of persuasive design | Protéger les enfants dans les espaces numériques: une psychologue cognitiviste explique les effets cachés de la conception persuasive" (24 June 2026, 28 minutes).
How often does Info Matters publish?
Info Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 48 episodes.
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Booking probability for Info Matters is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Info Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Info Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Info Matters are Libraries, Archives & Web Portals and IT Services & Software Development. Info Matters has a government audience.
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- Aug 27, 202638 minS5
Kyle Pratt has served as president of Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) since June 2026 and was vice-president of AMCTO from 2025-2026. He is also Chief Administrative Officer...
- Jun 24, 202628 minS5
Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell is a Professor in the Faculty of Information & Media Studies at Western University and the IPC’s Scholar-in-Residence for 2026-2027. Her research focuses on the social impact of technology...
- May 28, 202638 minS5
Dr. Amol Verma is a physician and scientist in General Internal Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Temerty Professor of AI Research and Education in Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Verma co-founded...
- Apr 23, 202641 minS5
Elizabeth Denham is an internationally recognized leader in privacy and data protection. She served as the UK Information Commissioner from 2016 to 2021, seeing the office through a period of significant technological...
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- Feb 12, 202550 minS4
Students from Westboro Academy discuss what privacy means to them [00:52] Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer explains the privacy risks of facial recognition technology [3:37] Robert Fabes of The...
- Dec 31, 202436 minS4
In this episode, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim delves into significant health privacy cases of 2024 with her colleagues from the IPC. The conversation highlights challenges, practical takeaways, and lessons learned from...
Dec 4, 202437 minS4Anthony Carabache is a staff officer in the Professional Development Department at Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association. Journey from educational assistant to becoming a resource teacher focused on integrating...
Oct 30, 202429 minS4Jeff Ward , is the CEO of Animikii and a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence working group on responsible AI. His areas of expertise encompass the development of technology solutions tailored for...
Sep 26, 202438 minS4Guests and Transparency Showcase exhibits Council of Ontario Universities Steve Orsini, President and CEO Josh Lovell, Director, Policy and Planning Town of Innisfil Mike Melinyshyn, Chief Financial Officer, Director of...
Aug 30, 202438 minS4Mediation is a powerful and efficient way to resolve freedom of information appeals. This episode explores the value-add of mediation and how building trust, active listening, and education can lead to win-win...
Jul 31, 202431 minS4Timely information sharing is crucial to prevent harm resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV). Sometimes, however, professionals may hesitate to share information due to misunderstandings about privacy laws...
Jun 20, 202438 minS4Dr. Devin Singh is an emergency physician and lead of clinical AI and machine learning in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He is also co-founder and CEO of Hero AI . Combining...
May 8, 202432 minS4Robert Fabes is a registered psychotherapist. His focus is on meaning-based existential mental health and addictions counselling. In addition to counselling clients in his private practice, he’s an addictions and trauma...
Apr 4, 202435 minS4Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer and most recently, a senior associate at the Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C. She is a research fellow at the University of...
Feb 22, 202440 minS4Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Elyane Ruel , Head of School, and Grade 7 and 8 students from Westboro Academy in Ottawa, Ontario. Do kids even care about privacy anymore? [2:01] What does privacy mean, how would you...
- Jan 18, 202434 minS3
A round up of key moments from season three of the Info Matters podcast, winner of the 2023 Canadian Podcast Award for Outstanding Technology Series. How policing tools and methods have leapt decades in a few short...
- Dec 14, 202328 minS3
Professors Jane Bailey and Valerie Steeves co-lead the eQuality Project . Its mission is to help young people create a networked environment where they can participate equally, free from surveillance, and identity-based...
- Dec 6, 202331 minS3
Jennifer Chandler is a professor at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics. You can learn more about her research at jennniferchandler.ca. A career that combines law, brain sciences and...
- Oct 30, 202331 minS3
Jason Besner is Director of Partnerships at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre). Jason’s group is responsible for managing strategic engagements, with Canadian and international partners, that have...
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Patricia Kosseim
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
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Jennifer Chandler
Managing Director and President of Bank of America Dallas, Head of Philanthropic Solutions, Cal State University Fullerton
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Carmen Jones
licensed naturopathic doctor, Appalachian Reclamation Koalition
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Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell
Western University
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