In conversation with Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham CBE
b"From targeted social media campaigns during elections to the introduction of the Covid-19 test and trace app, questions about our data \\u2013 and how it is used \\u2013 are at the heart of political decision making and debate.\\n\\nWith Elizabeth Denham\\u2019s five-year term as information commissioner ending on 31 October, this Institute for Government event looked back at her time in post \\u2013 and looked ahead to future challenges, and opportunities, for data use and protection.\\n\\nIn conversation with Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute of Government, Elizabeth Denham discussed the questions of freedom of information and transparency raised during the pandemic, how data can be shared responsibly and lead to digital transformation of public services, and how countries around the world can work together to meet digital threats.\\n\\nElizabeth Denham was appointed UK Information Commissioner in July 2016, having previously held the position of Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, Canada and Assistant Privacy Commissioner of Canada. She was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in Queen's New Year's Honours list in 2018."