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October General Meeting
Technocreep Ten Years After
Speaker: Dr. Tom Keenan, FCIPS, I.S.P, ITCP;
Professor, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape,
University of Calgary
When he wrote the book Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy a decade ago, Tom Keenan thought "Technocreepiness" would invade our lives in a linear fashion. Instead we have seen an exponential increase. From hidden facial cameras in shopping mall directories to smart homes that can bust the dog stealing a hamburger, the pace is accelerating. Are there things we should do now?
Tom is both a seasoned IT professional and a popular professor at the University of Calgary. He taught Canada's first computer security course in 1977 and was involved in the creation of the country's first computer crime laws. He has spoken on five continents and is the author of over 2,000 academic and professional publications. A frequent guest on radio and television programs, Tom has served as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases and is known for his ability to demystify complex subjects and tease out the "news you can use."
He is Vice Chair of the Information and Communications Technology Council, and a Fellow of the Canadian Information Processing Society and the Canada Global Affairs Institute. His 2014 book Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy introduced ideas like image fakery, identity theft, and creepy surveillance technologies that are now in the news almost every day.
707 Fifth
707 - 5 St. S.W.
Third floor conference room C
Parking is available one block south of the meeting location, at the Centennial Parkade (Lot 54).
5:30 PM, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Snacks at 17:30. Meeting begins at 18:00.
Attendance is free for CUUG members, or $10 (cash or e-Transfer) at the door for non-CUUG members.
RSVP to office at CUUG if you plan to attend.