Abandon Zero-Sum, Simplistic either/or Solutions - Positive-Sum is Paramount: Achieving Public Safety and Privacy

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There is great interest in how the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada (IPC) has approached privacy and public safety issues, by bringing them together in a positive-sum manner. In this paper, the IPC shares its approach to applying Privacy by Design which is relevant in the context of public safety and law enforcement, including the application of PbD to surveillance programs and the use of associated technologies. The hallmarks of this approach include an emphasis on communication, understanding divergent points of view, and focusing on protecting, preserving and enhancing individuals' privacy. In recognizing the importance of public safety and law enforcement, the Commissioner has emphasized that multiple interests in this area can co-exist. An essential part of this approach is the concept of PbD. In addition to describing this concept, examples will be provided of the IPC's approach to its implementation in the area of video surveillance, biometric technology, and advanced data analytics. Implementing PbD means working proactively with law enforcement in order to maximize privacy protections within public safety programs, for example, by the use of cutting edge technology. It also leads to improved privacy governance.