Data Privacy Day 2026: Surveillance, policy and art with Dr. Evan Light

Join Faculty of Information Associate Professor Evan Light for an in-person presentation and interactive installation exploring surveillance, privacy and democracy through immersive art and critical inquiry. Light’s internationally exhibited work investigates technologies such as facial recognition and cellphone hacking, contributing to Canadian privacy policy and legislation.

Immerse yourself in an artwork designed to challenge conventional ideas of privacy and invite reflection on how personal data is collected, monitored and used.

This exhibit was created by a team of researchers dedicated to privacy, equity and human rights. Drawing on Amazon Ring, a widely adopted home-surveillance device with a built-in doorbell camera, the installation creates an immersive environment for critical reflection on facial recognition technology and its expanding role in Canada.

Disclaimer: Your image is not being recorded, analyzed, saved, stored, transmitted, shared, streamed, broadcast or photographed. This exhibit is for educational purposes only. This project has been funded by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Registration

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