Public health, Ethics and COVID-19: how the next generation of scholars and organizers see the current moment.

2:30pm – 3:30pm EST

Public health, Ethics and COVID-19: how the next generation of scholars and organizers see the current moment.

Nishan Zewge-Abubaker, Ciann Wilson and LLana James will explore the intersection of public health, race-based data, privacy, and Big Tech within local and national contexts. They will reflect on the ethical questions Cathy O’Neil and Jack Poulson brought into view, with a focus on data sharing during and post COVID-19. Recent changes to Ontario’s Reg. 569 and Bill 188 Schedule 2, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Schedule 6 the Personal Health Information Act will be explored as a case study. This dynamic and interactive conversation from the next generation of scholars and organizers will examine how data and who controls it—affects people, neighbourhoods and health.