Jeff Ball

Proud father, husband, IM specialist. Director Open Gov and Data Governance. Views/Thoughts are my own. [email protected]

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

As Canada wraps up the 2026 Data Privacy Week, I am incredibly proud of the work being done by the Privacy team at the RCMP. They are dedicated, passionate and experts in their field. I look forward to advancing Privacy services with them as they continue to raise the bar!

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

Your privacy matters. In 2025, the RCMP completed 9,200+ privacy requests, reviewed 65+ PIA questionnaires, and submitted 8 Privacy Impact Assessments to the OPC.

This Data Privacy Week, we’re reaffirming our commitment to strong privacy practices.

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

Transparency policy can set the stage & people/culture bring it to life. The RCMP’s Transparency Policy is another instrument in a toolkit where we are building for openness, trust, and public engagement. Part of ongoing RCMP commitments to improve transparency, responsibly.

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

Following our public consultation, the RCMP has launched its Transparency Policy to strengthen openness and accountability across the organization.

Learn more: https://t.co/nduYFl42LX
#RCMP #TransparencyPolicy

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

⏰ Time’s ticking! Don’t let this chance pass you by – share your thoughts on the #RCMP Draft Transparency Policy before Nov 22! Your voice matters, and we need your help 📣 Participate here 👇. #Transparency #OpenGovernment #TransparencyInPolicing

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

❗REMINDER❗The Public Consultation is closing on Nov 22! Don’t miss out – have your voice heard! The Open Government Office teamed up with an online tool so YOU can share feedback on the Draft Transparency Policy. To participate, head to https://t.co/BNMvMbTGdi

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

❗REMINDER❗The Public Consultation is closing on Nov 22! Don’t miss out – have your voice heard! The Open Government Office teamed up with an online tool so YOU can share feedback on the Draft Transparency Policy. To participate, head to https://t.co/BNMvMbTGdi

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

Now, more than ever, we need to double down on ensuring transparency, accountability and a trust in government, policing and public service. Help us get it right as we seek your feedback on our draft RCMP policy on transparency, and pilot a platform to better engage the public.

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

📣 Ever wanted to help shape policies that impact you? 📣 The Open Government Office launched its 1st Public Consultation – share your feedback on the Draft Transparency Policy to shape decisions for Canadian communities. 🍁 To participate https://t.co/BNMvMbTGdi

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

I am lucky to work with an amazing team in the RCMP Open Govt Office, working to improve transparency in policing. Our efforts are continuous and iterative. We started with a strategy 1 year ago. You can find our progress here. https://t.co/Ras0zcUKdb #OpenGovWeek2024

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

The #RCMP is marking its 1-year anniversary of the Transparency and Trust Strategy enabled by Open Government. If you’re curious about our progress to date, take a look at our year-in-review: https://t.co/yVBUhghYax

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

#OpenGovWeek2024 Every year the need for increased transparency and trust grows as we face more issues of misinformation/disinformation. How do we counter it? Here’s a great place to start https://t.co/Ulj7aHBp2V #OpenGovWeek

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

It’s #OpenGovWeek There are well over 100 events happening all over the 🌍 Browse them all here https://t.co/5qXTshoGJt

[Cara Scarfone @CaraPhrase]

An historic moment! This is the first @rcmpgrcpolice contribution to the Open Gov Portal and an amazing accomplishment by all those who worked so hard to make this data available to the public. Well done! #opengov #opendata

[Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre @canantifraud]

We are pleased to announce that our fraud reporting datasets are now live on the Open Government Portal. These datasets mark the first @RCMPGRCPolice contribution to the Portal and will be updated quarterly. Read more: https://t.co/fq1hh0pLDO

[TinaHarv @TinaH07750424]

Our strategy aims to increase the release of high value data & information to the public. Thrilled to have taken part in this first for the #RCMP! Next we want to hear more of what else would be of value to the public. #OpenGov

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

The RCMP #OpenGovt team partnered with brilliant folks at the @canantifraud to release the very first @rcmpgrcpolice open data set. Data, available for public good. The first of many as we continue to implement the RCMP Transparency and Trust Strategy https://t.co/vgOn2YKFjn

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

'@canantifraud is pleased to announce that their fraud reporting datasets are now live on the Open Government Portal. These datasets mark the first RCMP contribution to the Portal and will be updated quarterly. Read more: https://t.co/lUyWzq6Qb0

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

Call to action! We want to hear from folks on what data and information would be valuable to them. On top of building a strong foundation and culture to enhance transparency, our strategy aims to increase the release of high value data & information to the public.

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

RCMP launches its Transparency and Trust Strategy and Action Plan and are looking for your feedback. https://t.co/fkMCYghpas #OpenGov

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

I am incredibly proud of our small and mighty team that worked on putting this RCMP transparency strategy and action plan together. We have a lot of work to do, the support of senior leaders to do it and the passionate and brilliant folks to succeed. Let’s do this!!

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

RCMP launches its Transparency and Trust Strategy and Action Plan and are looking for your feedback. https://t.co/fkMCYghpas #OpenGov

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

Happy #OpenGovWeek !!!! Some amazing government transparency and civil society work happening around the globe, with amazing content to read/watch/participate https://t.co/NtJMm6M02v

[Open Government Partnership @opengovpart]

Welcome to #OpenGovWeek! This year, OGP and the entire #opengov community are coming together to build more open and accountable societies through events and gatherings all around the world. This year, OGP will also use the week to launch its new five-year strategy!

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

It’s #OpenDataDay2023 !!!

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

A great look at some cool things happening around the globe in PSN’s Global Govt Innovators ebook. https://t.co/TSvM3u8riS
A special thanks to @MelRobrt , the 2019-2020 @OpenGovCan team & @momsgot2run . Your support & leadership gave me a chance to share our #Open work at RCMP

[Alistair Croll @acroll]

Thinking about a new job in the new year? Embrase, the team behind conferences I chair including @startupfest, @fwd50conf, @scaletechconf and others is hiring for two positions to support the growth of hybrid and in-person events.
Details: https://t.co/IpE98cGcuz

[Jeff Ball @ball_jeff]

#BeCurious