January is Data Privacy Month at Seneca Polytechnic | Privacy Office | Seneca Students

With “Privacy Matters” being the theme for 2025, the Privacy Office will be promoting privacy awareness in person and on MySeneca throughout the month.

Coming to a campus near you

Visit our booth in person at the Services Fair to learn about how Seneca protects your personal information and how you can protect yours:

• ✅ Tuesday, Jan. 14, noon to 3 p.m. — Innovation Gallery, Building K, Newnham Campus 
• ✅ Thursday, Jan. 16, noon to 3 p.m. — Northern Hive, Magna Hall, King Campus
•  Tuesday, Jan. 21, noon to 3 p.m.  — Learning Commons Hallway, Stephen E. Quinlan Building, Seneca@York Campus

Don’t forget to enter a draw for a chance to win great prizes while you are with us!

You are invited

As part of this year’s initiative, you are also invited to attend the special virtual event — Ontario Privacy & Cybersecurity: 2024 in Review — on Monday, Jan. 27.

Featuring privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Shane Morganstein from Borden Ladner Gervais as the guest speaker, you will gain insights on some key developments in 2024 and their impact on the public sector in Ontario, ranging from Bill 194 and artificial intelligence to the emerging guidance from Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner.

Register here.

Tips on safeguarding your privacy 

In today's digital age, protecting your privacy is more important than ever, especially for students who often rely heavily on technology for their studies and social interactions. 

Check out our tips on how to safeguard your online privacy, and learn how you can protect your personal information and avoid scams.