Office of the Privacy Commissioner: 2012-2013 Contributions Program
Please reply to: Krista Montgomery (krista.montgomery@utoronto.ca)
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Contributions Program: Privacy Research and Related Knowledge Translation Initiatives
OPC’s Contributions Program promotes the advancement of privacy knowledge in Canada by providing funding for privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives in Canada under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
OPC is interested in research proposals for projects aimed at promoting privacy and the protection of personal information in the private sector. The Office invites proposals that focus on its four priority areas: 1) identity integrity and privacy; 2) information technology and privacy; 3) genetic information and privacy; and 4) public safety and privacy. However, the Office will consider proposals in other areas related to privacy and protection of personal information in the private sector.
Eligibility
UofT Faculty members who conduct research as part of their appointment are eligible to apply.
Funding
This Program will fund project that are one-year in length and that are completed within the fiscal year that funding is provided (April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013).
The maximum amount to be awarded for a single project is $50,000 and a maximum of $100,000 can be awarded per organization.
Deadlines
Applicants must submit their complete application form and signed RIS form to Krista Montgomery (krista.montgomery@utoronto.ca) in the Research Services Office by January 23, 2012 at 1000 for review and institutional sign-off.
Signed applications will be returned to applicants, so they may submitt their completed applications to OPC by the deadline of January 25, 2012.
For more information on this opportunity, please consult CPO’s website at: http://www.priv.gc.ca/media/nr-c/2011/an_111208_e.cfm
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