Philippe Dufresne was appointed Privacy Commissioner of Canada in 2022. A leading legal expert on human rights, administrative, and constitutional law, he has drawn on his experiences to advance the fundamental right to privacy in Canada and around the world. Commissioner Dufresne has established three key strategic priorities: Protecting and promoting privacy with maximum impact; addressing and advocating for privacy in this time of technological change; and championing children’s privacy rights.

In 2025, he hosted the G7 Data Protection and Privacy Authorities Roundtable and was elected Chair of the Global Privacy Assembly the leading international forum bringing together more than 130 data protection and privacy authorities from around the world. Commissioner Dufresne has led numerous important investigations, including a joint investigation into TikTok with counterparts in Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta, as well as a joint investigation with the United Kingdom Information Commissioner into direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe.

David Nurse was appointed the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Nova Scotia on April 7, 2025, for a five-year term ending April 6, 2030.   David gained significant experience in access to information and privacy issues during his 25-year legal career.  Early in his career David served as a FOIPOP officer for Nova Scotia public bodies, and he also served in the Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice – Nova Scotia (2006-2011) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (2004-2006).  David gained management experience in the public sector as Director of Programs with the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (2011-2013).  David worked as Counsel as the Atlantic Canadian firm, McInnes Cooper (2016-2024).

David obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in 1996 from the University of King’s College, and a  Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie Law School in 1999.  David has previously held board positions with Invest Nova Scotia (Advisory Board), Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia International Tattoo.  David also had the unique opportunity to travel to Ukraine in 2012 as an election observer with Mission Canada-Ukraine Elections 2012.

Kerry R. Hatfield was appointed the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador effective December 5, 2024.   Kerry comes with extensive knowledge and experience in access and privacy issues from her 20 plus year legal practice, including 11 years providing legal strategy and advice to the Eastern Regional Health Authority, now NL Health Services.  Kerry was made Director of Corporate Legal Services in 2022 upon the succession of NL Health Services from the previous regional health authorities.  Kerry has expertise in regulatory compliance in privacy, security, data governance and information management within the healthcare sector and broad base experience in corporate governance, contracts and procurement.

Prior to working in the healthcare sector Kerry worked as a partner in private practice at a St. John’s law firm where she was specialized in privacy, access to information, and litigation including representing the OIPC at both the Supreme Court of NL and the Court of Appeal.  Kerry obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Allison University in 1997 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick in 2001.  Kerry is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2002.  She is past president and director of the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest and member of the Board of Directors for the Bowring Park Foundation.

Sean Murray has served more than twenty years in senior roles with the Newfoundland and Labrador OIPC, during which he has either led or carried out work associated with every aspect of the Office’s mandate. Sean’s current role is the Director of Research and Quality Assurance with OIPC NL.

Robynn Arnold is currently the Senior Access to Information Coordinator (SATIC) for Jobs, Growth & Rural Development and the Acting SATIC for Energy and Mines. She has worked in information access and privacy for over 15 years, previously in the positions of Access and Privacy Analyst, and Mediations, Communications and Policy Analyst with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. She has been a Course Instructor in the former Law and Society program at Memorial University for over a decade, and worked as an associate lawyer with Curtis, Dawe. Robynn holds a bachelor’s degree in music (piano performance) from Memorial University, a bachelor of laws degree from Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, and a masters of laws degree from the University of Ottawa, as well as a certificate of achievement in advance alternative dispute resolution techniques from the University of Windsor, and certificates of completion for Negotiation and Difficult Conversations and Dealing with Difficult People courses from Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law. 

Rebekkah Bourne is currently the Senior Access and Privacy Analyst for the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.  She has been working with the OIPC as an analyst for over 6 years. Prior to that she was an Estates Officer at the Office of the Public Trustee and before that a Lawyer practicing Family Law. Rebekkah has a Batchelor of Arts (Political Science) from Memorial University and a Juris Doctor from Queens University. Rebekkah has also completed the Stitt Feld Handy Executive Certificate in Conflict Management.

Sherri Tiller-Park is currently a Privacy Manager with NL Health Services, She has worked in information access and privacy for over 20 years, starting with the Western Region Community Services Board, which integrated into the Western Regional Health Authority, and is now NL Health Services. The first decade of Sherri’s career was spent as a social worker in community-based programs in Central and Western regions. The transition from a health care professional to privacy and access subject matter expert creates a professional that has intimate, first-hand knowledge of the health system, coupled with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by its users. Sherri holds both a bachelor and masters degrees in social work from Memorial University and has completed the Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate from the University of Alberta.

Dylan J. White, PhD, is AI Strategy & Governance Lead with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Guelph, specializing in the ethics of artificial intelligence, and has taught AI Ethics at Memorial University. His policy and research work explore AI governance, safety, and societal impacts, with an emphasis on enabling responsible innovation while preserving accountability and public trust.

Alex Templeton is a partner with the law firm McInnes Cooper, officed in St. John’s, NL. Alex has 20 years’ experience maintaining a civil litigation and regulatory practice focusing on administrative law, environmental law, privacy and access to information law, municipal law and commercial law. He has argued at all levels of court in NL and Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. Alex has served as litigation counsel for the Information and Privacy Commissioner of NL, as well as for various public bodies and third-parties on ATIPPA matters. Alex is an elected Bencher of the Law Society of NL and recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada™ for his work in multiple areas of law, including privacy and data security law.

Lori Collins has more than 25 years of experience in Information Management (IM), having worked as an archivist, records manager, IM consultant, business analyst, and project manager. From 2008 onward, she managed the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s IM Education and Awareness Program, leading the development of IM policies, standards, guidelines, and legislative initiatives. Since 2016, Lori has been the lead instructor for the Information Management Post-Diploma Program at the College of the North Atlantic, preparing students for IM and privacy careers. She holds a Master of Information Studies from the University of Toronto, a Master’s Certificate in Project Management, a Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary) from Memorial University, and has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2006. She also holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Lori currently serves as Chapter Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador KnowledgeNet Chapter of the IAPP, has been a member of the APSIM Conference organizing committee since 2008, and was appointed to the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Research Ethics Board in 2025. She is passionate about education, professional development, and building communities of practice that strengthen the IM and privacy professions.

Heather Day is an Information Management Consultant with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). She provides strategic advice and guidance on information governance, records management, legislative compliance, retention scheduling, and records lifecycle management for government departments and public bodies. Heather is a recognized leader in government information management and plays a key role in initiatives supporting records governance, digital transformation, and modernization across the public sector.

Mark Sheppard has been a solicitor with the Civil Division of the Department of Justice and Public Safety since his call to the bar in 2014. Over the course of his career, he has served as both a litigator and solicitor, providing legal advice to a variety of government departments and agencies. He is currently a solicitor in the Corporate-Commercial Unit, where he advises the Department of Finance, the Trade Policy Division (Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat), the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Public Procurement Agency. He also serves as the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s designate on the Government Records Committee. In addition, Mark is a public representative on the Board of the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador and serves as Vice-Chair of its Complaints Authorization Committee.

With over 30 years of dedicated experience in information management, Bill Peddle stands out as a seasoned professional in the field. Holding a diploma in Information Management, Bill has spent the last nine years specializing as a Laserfiche Administrator, demonstrating a deep understanding of this sophisticated document management system. His expertise extends beyond mere technical know-how, encompassing a broad spectrum of leadership and administrative skills. Bill’s extensive experience working with records and information management have equipped him with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to maintaining and organizing critical data. In addition to his technical and managerial prowess, Comfortable in leadership roles, Bill has consistently demonstrated exceptional administrative capabilities, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Andrew Bourne is an experienced change leader who has led change management initiatives in both public and private organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Andrew brings experience across healthcare, technology, and professional services, with a background in strategic advisory, digital transformation, cybersecurity, business analysis, and process improvement. Throughout his career, he has worked with leaders and stakeholders to align people, processes, technology, and organizational objectives to support meaningful and sustainable change. He holds an MBA from Memorial University and is a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner, with experience implementing information management policies and systems.

Spencer Izen is a staff researcher for the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, where he has worked since 2022 studying access to information at the intersection of political science and science and technology studies. He is also the managing editor of The Ubyssey and has been a journalist for six years. Spencer was the Book and Periodical Council of Canada’s co-Champion of Free Expression in 2023, awarded for his work drawing national attention to student press freedom. He is in his final year of undergrad at the University of British Columbia.