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Info Matters

Patricia Kosseim

Booking Overview

Info Matters brings privacy and access-to-information expertise to a broad audience through guest-led conversations moderated by Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner. It’s a strong platform for policymakers, privacy/data governance leaders, and healthcare/technology experts who want to explain complex issues in practical, public-interest terms.

Metrics

Episodes: 47

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@ipc.on.ca

podcast@ipc.on.ca

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Host

Patricia Kosseim - Hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. The podcast focuses on people, privacy, and access to information, with guests from all walks of life discussing issues ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter leaders in privacy, data protection, information rights, and related fields (e.g., commissioners/regulators, academic researchers, medical data/AI scientists). Guests are often recognized professionals who can link technology/analytics or digital systems to privacy impacts and governance approaches.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in privacy/data protection regulation or authorities, Academic appointments/research leadership in privacy/technology impacts, Founding or leading major health data/clinical research networks or AI-in-medicine initiatives, Public-facing contributions to responsible AI/data governance frameworks

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell - Persuasive Design/dark Patterns; Effects Of Persuasive Design On Youth; Cognitive Psychology Of Technology Mediation; Privacy And Access Education And Regulatory Practices

Dr. Amol Verma - Federated Learning; De-identification; Five Safes Framework; Data Sharing/interoperability; Transparency/trust; Explaining AI Use To Patients

Elizabeth Denham - How Privacy/data Regulation Has Evolved; Rights To Privacy And Freedom Of Information; AI And Modern Regulation; Cooperation Among Regulators; Democratic/accountability Role Of Information Rights

Recent Topics

Privacy, Data Protection, Freedom Information, Information Access, Digital Rights

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Info Matters
:

From legislation to operations: How municipalities can best prepare for MFIPPA changes | Changements apportés à la LAIMPVP : comment les municipalités peuvent-elles s’y préparer?

August 27, 2026

Kyle Pratt has served as president of Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) since June 2026 and was vice-president of AMCTO from 2025-2026. He is also Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Town of Tillsonburg, a role he has held since 2020. Since 1938, AMCTO has provided education, accreditation, leadership, and management expertise for Ontario municipal professionals. With 2,200+ members working in municipalities across the province, AMCTO is On...

AI, rights, and equality: Who gets to benefit and who gets left behind? | Intelligence artificielle, droits et égalité : à qui profite l’IA et qui laisse-t-elle pour compte?

July 30, 2026

Prof. Jake Okechukwu Effoduh Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Jake Effoduh has gained significant expertise in international human rights advocacy at various ranks of domestic, regional, and international legal systems. He has also informed the regulatory frameworks and policy formulation on artificial intelligence (AI) both for supranational organizations and domestic institutions in several countries including the United States, B...

Protecting kids in digital spaces: a cognitive psychologist explains the hidden effects of persuasive design | Protéger les enfants dans les espaces numériques : une psychologue cognitiviste expliq...

June 24, 2026

Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell is a Professor in the Faculty of Information & Media Studies at Western University and the IPC’s Scholar-in-Residence for 2026-2027.  Her research focuses on the social impact of technology, examining how technological mediation changes social interaction and information behaviour. She is particularly interested in how predictable decision-making capacities and tendencies, particularly as studied in behavioural economics, can be used to design information and information...

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Frequently asked questions

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Info Matters
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How do I get in touch with Info Matters?

Info Matters is hosted by Patricia Kosseim. Its publicly listed emails are info@ipc.on.ca and podcast@ipc.on.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Info Matters?

The publicly listed emails for Info Matters: info@ipc.on.ca and podcast@ipc.on.ca.

How many listeners does Info Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Info Matters reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Info Matters?

Info Matters typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Subject-matter leaders in privacy, data protection, information rights, and related fields (e.g., commissioners/regulators, academic researchers, medical data/AI scientists). Guests are often recognized professionals who can link technology/analytics or digital systems to privacy impacts and governance approaches. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in privacy/data protection regulation or authorities; Academic appointments/research leadership in privacy/technology impacts; Founding or leading major health data/clinical research networks or AI-in-medicine initiatives. Recent guests include Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, Dr. Amol Verma, and Elizabeth Denham.

How hard is it to get booked on Info Matters?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Info Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Privacy, Data Protection, Freedom Information, Information Access, and Digital Rights. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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