The IoT has the potential to address some of the most acute human, economic and environmental needs. It can also directly contribute to achieving the targets in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the 7th IoT Week, the IoT research and industry community, together with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other stakeholders signed the International Declaration on the Internet of Things for Sustainable Development, in which they expressed their support for researching, ...

Five years after GDPR came into effect, thousands of new Data Protection Officers have been nominated, however, their level of proficiency is extremely variable. Moreover, some countries, like Germany have had DPO for many decades where others, especially recent EU members only introduce the role a few years ago. The need to recruit, train and educate DPO is therefore very high as well as very different across European countries. 

Introduction The new wave of European regulations is directly impacting and redefining the role of the DPOs. In parallel, new standards are emerging to specify the qualification requirements of DPO and data protection professionals. Whether you are a DPO or a data compliance professional seeking to enhance your experience, or an organization aiming to strengthen your data protection s...

Introduction This deep dive-in session will present, step by step, the data protection certification journey in practice, with senior experts explaining the procedure to certify data processing activities with the European Data Protection Seal (Europrivacy) under Art. 42 GDPR. They will illustrate the detailed process of moving from compliance to certification, as well as the benefits...

Introduction The ethical considerations surrounding the design of technology and its implementation have never been more crucial. This session explores the proactive integration of ethical principles in the development of the design of technological innovations, ensuring that it serves the common good while it reduces potential harm. From AI algorithms to data privacy protocols, atten...