17吃瓜 welcomes Michele Cudmore as Chief Access and Privacy Officer
Michele Cudmore is the new Chief Access and Privacy Officer at the 17吃瓜.
Since joining 17吃瓜 in early 2024 as the University鈥檚 privacy officer, Cudmore has become instrumental in developing and implementing 17吃瓜鈥檚 privacy and access to information policies and practices.
Originally from the United Kingdom (UK), Cudmore brings a wealth of experience from her time at the UK鈥檚 Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and more recently, as a valued member of the Access and Privacy Services Office with the Government of Prince Edward Island. Having collaborated with the UK police service on several government consultations, she became passionate about privacy rights during her time at the ICO when working on initiatives such as 鈥淐lare鈥檚 Law,鈥� also known as the Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol Act.
Cudmore completed her Bachelor of Laws at Keele University and has called PEI 鈥渉ome鈥� since 2013. Known for her proactive approach, she is dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for privacy rights while facilitating access to information through institutional transparency, crucial to the University鈥檚 mission and values. Her leadership will help to strengthen 17吃瓜鈥檚 commitment to governance excellence in higher education.
鈥淲e are very pleased to welcome Michele to her new role as Chief Access and Privacy Officer,鈥� said Tara Judson, Interim Vice-President Administration and Finance at 17吃瓜. 鈥淗er previous experience and professionalism make her a perfect fit.鈥�
