MRIA March 2010 Luncheon & Networking Event

Topic:
From Social Engineering to Social Networking: Privacy Risks in a Web 2.0 World.

Speaker:
David W. Stark, CIPP,
President of MRIA, Vice President TNS Canada.

Topic Description:
Social engineering scams trading on the good names of reputable research organizations threaten to undermine the public’s participation in legitimate surveys. Major scams in several countries are duping consumers in the name of research. Online panels that use social networking features need to address potential risks head on lest they or their panelists become victims of fraudsters’ schemes. In addition, Web 2.0 poses other challenges. Blogs, RSS news feeds, and the tell-all mentality of social networks make it increasingly difficult to protect sensitive concepts displayed in online surveys and keep client information confidential. This presentation reveals steps that researchers can take to mitigate all these risks.

Event Details:
Thursday March 25, 2010
Doors Open: 11:30
Lunch & Networking: 11:45 - 12:30
Speaker: 12:30 - 13:30
Q&A & More Networking: 13:30 - 14:00

Location:
Century House Restaurant & Bar
432 Richards Street - Downtown Vancouver
 
Parking & Maps: Delta Suites underground parking at Pender and Richards, - or Impark at Pender and Seymour. Please note that the Waterfront SkyTrain Station is 3 min. walking distance.

Registration Fees:
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
Students: $10

Just a reminder, event registration has moved online! Please pre-register by Tuesday, March 23rd through the MRIA Portal.
 
Note: There are only 45 spots available for this event. Full lunch will be served including a complimentary drink of choice.

About the Speaker:
David Stark is a vice-president at TNS and is the firm’s privacy officer for North America.  TNS is the world’s largest provider of custom market research and analysis, a leader in political and social polling, and a major supplier of consumer panel, media intelligence and TV and radio audience measurement services.

Based in Toronto, Canada, David has spoken frequently on privacy topics at national and international conferences, written articles that have appeared in various trade association publications, and provided counsel to major corporations and public sector organizations, including the Government of Canada.

David holds an Honours B.A. in political studies from Queen’s University and an M.A. in political science from McMaster University.  He is a member of the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association and is currently serving as its president.  David is also a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and holds the IAPP’s Certified Information Privacy Professional designation.

 
Questions regarding event registration? Contact mria.bcchapter@gmail.com