Introduction The EU GDPR makes over 70 references to certification, and its Article 42 sets the basis for a European Data Protection Seal. In October 2022, the European Data Protection Board approved the Europrivacy criteria to serve as European Data Protection Seal. In March this year, European Accreditation validated the accreditation of Europrivacy at European level in line with Ar...

Introduction Experts of this panel will challenge the notion that compliance and accountability must be tedious or burdensome. With today’s regulatory frameworks, compliance can be transformed into an advantage by embracing innovative approaches and fostering a culture of accountability. This session explores practical strategies, stories, and practices for making compliance and accou...

Introduction In recent years, data protection certification has emerged as a new mechanism for demonstrating compliance with the regulation. The European Data Protection Seal under Art. 42 GDPR has recently been unlocked in Europe, and other jurisdictions are adopting similar regulations. This session will review and discuss lessons learned from privacy and data protection certificati...

Introduction This Welcome Reception invites you to discover the Privacy MelodIA: An original musical composition on data protection, performed in an outstanding setting and surrounded by the largest collection of Tintoretto’s paintings. 

The International Cooperation track serves as platform for dialogue, exchange, and collaboration, where we get to explore innovative solutions and build meaningful partnerships beyond borders and across various disciplines. This session offers an introductory discussion that brings together an esteemed panel of high-level speakers and experts, such as the Italian Minister of Justice, US Federal Trade Commissioner, Pr...

Introduction With the increasing digitization of healthcare information, finding a balance between data accessibility and individual privacy rights is crucial. Academics and experts on this panel will explore approaches to sharing health data while prioritizing privacy and security. In addition to this, attendees will discover cutting-edge strategies and frameworks designed to facilit...

Introduction The regulatory landscape, ethical considerations and best practices are outlined by EU-CHECK to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI applications. In this session, attendees will gain valuable insight into the European Union’s Coordinated Universal Compliance for Keeping User Privacy and Security perspective, especially in the context of AI deployment. The speakers will ...

Introduction In this session, discover how international cooperation and mutual assistance are reshaping the landscape of privacy regulation in order to uphold digital rights and combat global privacy threats. Experts on the panel will uncover the mechanisms, limits, and triumphs of collaborative privacy enforcement cooperation efforts, paving the way for a safer digital future. ...

Introduction Data regulation is essential, not to mention critical, in the financial sector. With the introduction of key regulatory frameworks, such as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA), and specialized tools tailored for DPOs, navigating compliance has never been more needed. With the industry experts in this session, gain ...

Introduction While several mechanisms exist to support international data transfers, certification is characterized by a higher level of trustability. Contrary to SCCs, for instance, a certification relies on effective third-party audit and validation by qualified experts. It ensures that data is effectively adequately handled without having to cross borders. This session will discuss...

Introduction This session sheds light on the practice of data scraping, its implications, and its role in today’s data-driven landscape. Data scraping, which is defined as the automated extraction of data from websites, APIs, and other online sources, has emerged as a common practice for data gathering across various industries, which raises many questions such as consent for secondar...

Introduction As cities worldwide embrace innovative technologies to enhance sustainability and quality of life, it is important to include data protection principles in the fabric of urban development. In this session, high-level speakers will shed light on how smart cities and public administrations ensure data protection by design. They will also share lessons learned and good pract...

Introduction This session will present views on the risks and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence, by giving the floor to senior experts and authorities from the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), European Parliament, Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libe...

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...