19 Nov: Data De-identification Updates - Virtual Panel Discussion

[Chris Johnston]

Data De-identification Updates - Virtual Panel Discussion

On November 19, 2025 from 11 am to 12:30 pm ET, join the Canadian Anonymization Network (CANON) and AccessPrivacy for an engaging discussion comparing the approaches to de-identification / anonymization taken by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office in recently-released guidance.

Many researchers, clinicians and data analytical firms are relying on de-identification to enable wholesale access to patient data without the need to seek individual patient consent - particularly as such data is highly valuable in training various AI applications. In light of which, understanding the effectiveness and limitations of the de-identification process, and becoming aware of evolving techniques to re-identify data, are essential to protecting patient rights amid a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

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[Chris Johnston]

@Chris-Johnston Adding another event on the topic of de-identification - this time for medical imaging so it's a little more technical

25 Nov at 9 am PT, Microsoft is hosting a webinar on Practical Approaches to De-Identification of Medical Imaging Data: From Metadata to Pixel-Level Protection

From the website:
This session provides a practical overview of how identifiable information can appear in medical imaging data and how it can be effectively removed to protect patient privacy. Participants will learn the core concepts of metadata and pixel-level de-identification, including common sources of protected health information (PHI) within DICOM files and image content.

The workshop will highlight real-world examples and introduce tools and workflows used to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Topics will include metadata anonymization, handling of burned-in text in ultrasound and other modalities, and defacing techniques for 3D imaging data. The session is designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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