Manu Singh (he/him)

CIO and Chief Services and Digital Officer, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

With over two decades of experience in the government's digital realm, Manu Singh has honed his expertise across multiple departments and agencies, including CBSA, CNSC, CRA, and the Treasury Board Secretariat, where he served as a policy chief in digital communications. His journey has been a tapestry of diverse learnings and collaborations.

At the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Manu takes pride in leading a team of talented professionals who bring their expertise in technology analysis, information management and information technology to support the organization's mandate of protecting and promoting the privacy rights of Canadians.

Manu's academic background is a blend of computer science, biology, and psychology, reflecting his multifaceted interests and curiosity. His true passion lies in fostering collaborative environments that deliver remarkable results for people, harnessing the power of diverse perspectives towards collective ingenuity.

With a wealth of experience, a multidisciplinary mindset, and a commitment to excellence, Manu continues to drive innovation and shape the digital landscape, ensuring that privacy remains a cornerstone of our increasingly connected world.

Sessions

Global Case Studies

Raising the bar: The six beta digital competencies for all public servants

November 5, 202411:10 AM GMT-5 – 11:35 AM GMT-5

Main Stage

Berlin’s CDO Martina Klement announced the city’s “Digital Competence Check”, inspired by the European Union’s Digital Competence Framework. This underscores a pressing need: in the latest FWD50 Content Survey, it asked “should government employees be required to pass a digital literacy test?”. 71% of respondents checked “yes”. See More.

Stage Takeover

Public digital takeover: The radical how - Canadian edition

November 5, 20243:45 PM GMT-5 – 4:30 PM GMT-5

Main Stage

Last year, Public Digital wrote the Radical How, a guide for leaders who find themselves in environments that expect them to plan all aspects of delivery upfront but who know that this approach is the riskiest. See More.