Gabriel Desjardins
he/him
Gabriel Desjardins is a Concordia graduate with over eight years of experience working at the University. For the past two years, Gabriel has served as Access and Privacy Officer, focusing on privacy compliance and access to information, along with exploring practical approaches to using technology like generative AI within institutional and legal frameworks.
Sessions in which Gabriel Desjardins participates
Tuesday 24 February, 2026
Wednesday 25 February, 2026
This session explores Concordia’s guidelines surrounding generative AI, including the importance of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data classification, and contractual safeguards when using platforms like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT. Learn practical strategies to prevent unauthorized data use, comply with Quebec’s privacy laws, and align with Concordia policies and guidelines. Gain actionable insights to balance innovation with ethical, secure practices—empowering the community to use AI...
Presentation of 3 or 4 scenarios pertaining to data privacy. Presenters will share tools and tactics to protect privacy.
Sessions in which Gabriel Desjardins attends
Tuesday 24 February, 2026
Opening remarks followed by keynote: Bodies in the loop - Rethinking AI through embodied practice and small data
Wednesday 25 February, 2026
Walkthrough of Copilot, our institutional tool that ensures data security. We'll quickly explore how to access it, use it, and build with it.
