David Elder is Vice President, Regulatory Law at Bell Canada, where he also acts as Bell Privacy Ombudsman. In addition to a legal practice and managerial responsibilities relating to privacy and the regulation of telecommunications and broadcasting, David also has primary responsibility for the Bell Companies with respect to legal, regulatory and public policy issues relating to lawful access to private communications. He has been a leading participant in the consultative process relating to the Government of Canada's Lawful Access proposals, representing BCE, the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Association of Internet Providers (CAIP). David also oversaw the implementation by Bell Canada of PIPEDA in 2001, and is responsible for privacy compliance for the Bell companies. He holds an LL.B. from the University of Ottawa (1989) and a B.A. (Hons.) from York University (1985). David speaks regularly on communications matters, particularly with respect to privacy and lawful access issues.