“Making AI Safe for High‑Stakes Environments”
Manu Singh is Chief Information Officer at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, where he leads technology to support the OPC’s mission of protecting Canadians’ privacy rights. As a digital leader in the Government of Canda, he brings over 25 years of federal experience, with senior roles at the Canada Revenue Agency, CBSA, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
A Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), Manu focuses on aligning technology, data governance, and risk management in complex public sector environments. He recently led the deployment of an internal, on‑premises generative AI capability designed to enable innovation while meeting strict privacy and security requirements.
With an academic background in computer science, biology, and psychology, he takes a practical, collaborative approach to digital transformation and responsible technology adoption.