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Dany Lapointe

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Dedicated and skilled access to information and privacy specialist with a comprehensive understanding of freedom of information and privacy laws, regulations, and best practices. Equipped with extensive experience in analysing and implementing policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks across diverse industries.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Access to Information & Privacy Specialist

Government of Canada
01.1998 - Current
  • Respond, research, analyse, and process information for disclosure in accordance with the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) legislations, Treasury Board guidelines, departmental policies and jurisprudence
  • Review high profile immigration privacy, investigation, intelligence, and enforcement files (fraud, removal, warrants, organized crimes, security, crimes against humanity, terrorism)
  • Provide recommendations on exemptions/exclusions and release of information
  • Negotiate complaints with the offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners
  • Liaise with private companies, government departments and police agencies on the release of information
  • Review personal information released pursuant to section 8(2) of the Privacy Act
  • Provide advice and recommendations to Senior Management on access to information and privacy matters
  • Provide training, guidance, strategies, and approach on the Access to Information and Privacy legislations to staff and senior officials
  • Liaise with in-house lawyers on the release of information
  • Prepare briefing material for senior officials.

Business Owner

InStep
03.2020 - 08.2023

Provide a holistic approach to health and wellness by offering services that cater to both nutrition and physical fitness of our clients.

Signals Intelligence Specialist

Canadian Force
05.1987 - 12.1997
  • Collect, process, analyze and report on electromagnetic activity on radio frequency, using highly sophisticated equipment
  • Manage and protect computer networks
  • Ensure information technology is secure
  • Use and maintain classified publications.

Education

Certificate - Access To Information And Privacy Legislations

School of Canadian Public Service
Ottawa, ON
01.1998

Degree in Russian Language - Linguistics

Canadian Forces Language School
Ottawa
12.1994

Military Degree - Signals Intelligence Specialist

CF School of Communications And Electronics
Kingston, ON
06.1988

High School Diploma -

College St-Damien
St-Damien, Quebec
06.1985

Skills

  • Documentation Management
  • Expert Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • Issue Research
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Process Analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Owner

InStep
03.2020 - 08.2023

Access to Information & Privacy Specialist

Government of Canada
01.1998 - Current

Signals Intelligence Specialist

Canadian Force
05.1987 - 12.1997

Certificate - Access To Information And Privacy Legislations

School of Canadian Public Service

Degree in Russian Language - Linguistics

Canadian Forces Language School

Military Degree - Signals Intelligence Specialist

CF School of Communications And Electronics

High School Diploma -

College St-Damien
Dany Lapointe