Don Costello

Director, Security, Privacy & Compliance Management, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Province of BC

Don has been with the Provincial government for 10 years and with Information Services Division since April 2015. He has held a variety of technical and information management positions within MCFD and has been responsible for several significant IT projects.

Don’s current role oversees the security, privacy and compliance for both MCFD and SDSI, liaising and building relationships with the OCIO teams.

Don has made Victoria his home for the past 25 years. His spare time is spent enjoying doing renovations, wood working and playing bass guitar.  He and his wife are avid marathoners; each finishing the Boston marathon twice.  Don has also competed in three Ironman triathlons and enjoys utilizing his skills as a Red Sealed chef.