The call for proposals is now open for the TechKnowFile 2026 (previously IT@UofT) conference, taking place on St. George campus on May 6 – 7.

#UofT staff, faculty and librarians are invited to submit a proposal to speak. The deadline is March 6. techknowfile.utoronto.ca/presenter/

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In November 2024, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian AI Safety Institute, recognizing that public trust is the primary driver of successful innovation. “The Year in Review: Building Safe AI for Canadians” summarizes their progress in 2025.

Read the report: report.buildingsafeai.ca

Love surfing the web but worried about the risks? Check out this month’s Dear 404 advice column which separates real risks from urban legends so you can protect yourself online.

Read more: security.utoronto.ca/is-advice/wh...

#UofTSpaces&Experiences is celebrating Black History Month by honouring the achievements, resilience & contributions of Black communities!

“Celebrating Black Excellence” highlights stories, creativity and impact of Black students, staff & faculty.

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As IT professionals, we are all communicators — through emails, documentation and web content. As generative AI adoption accelerates at #UofT, formal governance and guidelines are essential but not sufficient.

Join us on Feb. 26 for new communication insights: its.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/...

#UofT Libraries brought cyber security preparedness to the executive level with its first ransomware tabletop exercise. The initiative united tech, library and IT leaders in an interactive simulation that tested how to a respond to ransomware attack.

Read more: security.utoronto.ca/news/utl-ran...

Back for another season! AI Jam 3.0 is an open mic-style session featuring lightning talks from U of T IT staff and technologists. Come and hear how AI is being explored across #UofT.

Register here: its.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/...

Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day and Information Security and the University Privacy Office have been celebrating all month long with several engaging and exciting events.

Check out our useful resources so you can remain cyber safe and keep your data secure: security.utoronto.ca/news/data-pr...

#DPD

Do you use email to share sensitive data? Email can bring risk of privacy breaches when sharing sensitive data.

Read more how about taking some simple steps to safeguard your communications can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches at #UofT.
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This month’s IT@UofT People profile introduces Waleed Ahmed, manager, IT Client Services at Victoria University. He shared his passion for basketball, which he's played since he was in grade 6. He's also a huge Raptors fan!

Read Waleed’s full profile: https://its.utoronto.ca/ituoft-waleed-ahmed/

On Jan. 29, all #UofT community members are invited to join our Thursday@3 session to learn how the @ocul-libraries.bsky.social and ITS’ Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies unit used AI to improve searchability across large digital collections: its.utoronto.ca/event/thursd...

Starting March 31, #UofT Duo Mobile app users must be running version 4.85.0 or later to continue using Duo Push for UTORMFA. If your app is not updated by this date, these features will no longer work. For more information: https://security.utoronto.ca/news/update-your-duo-mobile-app-by-march-31/

Handling personal data at the university? 📊

Privacy Impact Assessments help identify privacy and compliance risks when reviewing new vendors, applications or making changes to data flows — supporting FIPPA compliance and protecting our community. Learn more: security.utoronto.ca/services/pri...

TechKnowFile (TKF), the premier IT-focused conference at #UofT, is back and taking place on May 6 – 7 on St. George campus! We're recruiting volunteers for conference committees: programming, logistics, vendor fair & more. Open to all U of T staff and faculty: its.utoronto.ca/tkf-2026-cal...

Xanadu Quantum Technologies (xanaduai.bsky.social), a startup founded by former #UofT post-doctoral researcher Christian Weedbrook, has been selected for federal funding under a new program aimed at strengthening Canada’s quantum computing sector! www.utoronto.ca/news/startup...

Reading a privacy policy is essential for understanding how an organization collects, uses and protects personal information.

#UofT staff and faculty are encouraged to review our guidance before using services or tools that collect personal information: security.utoronto.ca/services/pri...

Thanks to @Zoom, 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, for their support of this important report.

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CUCCIO’s CANHEIT conference is back this year, co-hosted by @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social and @uwaterloo.ca, from June 1 – 4! This year's theme, "Together, innovation takes flight," invites you to be part of something extraordinary. The call for submissions is open! www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...

As part of Data Privacy Day, Robarts Library (UofT Libraries) is hosting a book display on privacy in the digital age until Jan. 30 . Stop by and take a look or borrow one today!
More details: #book-displayk-display" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://security.utoronto.ca/news/data-privacy-day-2026/#book-display

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Join us for a conversation and art installation on surveillance, policy & art. Evan Light’s internationally exhibited work examines how facial recognition and cellphone hacking influence privacy and democracy. Register: #evan-lightvan-light" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://security.utoronto.ca/news/data-privacy-day-2026/#evan-light
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AI companions have become increasingly popular. But what’s their overall impact on our lives? Join Yiran Hua, @minzlicht.bsky.social & @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social at @uoftethics.bsky.social to discuss ethical questions about AI companions. Jan. 23, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. www.eventbrite.ca/e/ai-compani...

What is data classification, and why does it come up when discussing vendors or new systems? Learn more about data classification standards at #UofT from Dear 404, the security advice column that won’t lead you astray. And submit your own question to Dear 404! ➡️ security.utoronto.ca/is-advice/wh...

Improve digital collections findability with genAI: Join us online on Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. ET to learn how @ocul-libraries.bsky.social and #UofT's Academic, Research & Collaborative (ARC) Technologies improved searchability across large digital collections with AI.

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💡 Did you know? Many apps gather and share users’ private and personal information. Explore our guidelines on privacy and security for mobile apps—including how to evaluate apps, how to read terms and conditions, how to set permissions and more. #DPD2026

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Privacy clinic alert! All students, staff & faculty are invited to stop by the Bahen Centre Atrium on Jan. 13 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) to connect with U of T cyber security and privacy experts and uncover your privacy profile. No registration required. #DPD2026

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