The notion of accountability dates back to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development guidelines. But recently, there is a growing international interest in the concept of accountability and validation of information governance models. Is this a new interest dialogue? What does it mean for an organization to be accountable for privacy? What advantages does an accountability framework provide for internal management, for consumers, and for Commissioners? Is accountability a mechanism to facilitate transborder data flows? How will this impact privacy management in Canada? Explore these issues with privacy thought leaders who share their experiences and opinions of this new focus on accountable organizations.