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Description
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As digital technologies continue to transform societies, effective governance has never been more crucial. This mini lesson series explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities presented in the digital age, focusing on how to adapt governance frameworks to address the implications of emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence. This series aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and learnings to navigate and influence digital governance.
Lessons Covered:
- Introduction
- Governance in the Digital Era Overview
- Canadian Perspectives on Personal Data Sharing
- Overcoming Data Partnership Challenges
- Building a Culture of Digital Assurance
- Validation and Verification of Digital Practices
- Navigating AI Governance
- Strategic Use of Standards and Certification
- Introduction to Digital Assurance Certificate
- Conclusion
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will learn that:
- Effective governance in the digital age requires understanding the broader impacts of technology and actively involving peoples in policymaking.
- Canadians are increasingly concerned about how their personal data is shared. Addressing their knowledge gaps and concerns is crucial for developing effective data partnerships that enhance service delivery while respecting individual privacy.
- Building a culture of digital assurance is multifaceted and promotes training, awareness, and continuous learning. Organizations must navigate the complexities of regulations emerging on AI and use standards to build trust, drive innovation, and provide confidence.
Who Will Benefit
The following groups would benefit from this course:
- CPAs and auditing professionals working for publicly traded or privately held companies of all sizes (small, medium and large) and public sector organizations.
- Policymakers interested in gaining insights into how to adapt governance frameworks and regulatory policies in response to the rapid evolution of digital technologies.
- Business executives and leaders aiming to drive innovation, enhance service delivery, and improve competitiveness.
- Technology and AI practitioners navigating technology governance and implementing digital assurance.
- Professionals involved in corporate governance, strategy development and enterprise risk management.
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Speaker(s)
Keith Jansa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Governance Council. He works with senior leaders from across Canada to address digital governance opportunities and challenges to safeguard Canadians in an increasingly digital world. His unparalleled acumen in devising strategies for responsible data and digital governance has earned the Digital Governance Council the distinction as preeminent technology leadership council globally. Keith is a provincially appointed member of the Ontario Health Data Council and a specialist in the strategic application of standards.