Surveillance, Policy and Art, with Professor Evan Light – Jan 27, 2026

Session Description

Celebrate Data Privacy Day 2026 with the University of Toronto

Join Faculty of Information Associate Professor Evan Light for an in-person presentation and interactive installation exploring surveillance, privacy and democracy through immersive art and critical inquiry. Light’s internationally exhibited work investigates technologies such as facial recognition and cellphone hacking, contributing to Canadian privacy policy and legislation.

Immerse yourself in an artwork designed to challenge conventional ideas of privacy and invite reflection on how personal data is collected, monitored and used.

This exhibit was created by a team of researchers dedicated to privacy, equity and human rights. Drawing on Amazon Ring, a widely adopted home-surveillance device with a built-in doorbell camera, the installation creates an immersive environment for critical reflection on facial recognition technology and its expanding role in Canada.