Convention 108+, a Wind of Changes

Theme:
Privacy and Democracy
What:
Panel
When:
12:00 PM, Monday 10 Jun 2024 (1 hour)
Breaks:
Lunch Break   01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (1 hour)
How:

Introduction 

The revised Convention 108 of the Council of Europe is being ratified by a growing number of countries. It will soon reach the required threshold to trigger the entry into force of the convention, as well as bring a paradigm shift in the landscape of global data governance. This session will discuss the key implications of this treaty, in addition to its role in shaping the future of data protection frameworks in Europe and worldwide. From enhancing cross-border cooperation to strengthening individual rights, Convention 108+ represents a milestone in the ongoing evolution of data protection regulations.  

Key questions and objectives 

  • What are the key updates and improvements introduced by Convention 108+, and how do these changes address contemporary challenges?
  • How can Convention 108+ foster international cooperation of data protection standards across different legal systems?
  • What are the main expected changes for data protection?
Ms Elsa Mein
Ms Elsa Mein
Chair
Council of Europe
Chair of Committee
Ms Drudeisha Madhub
Ms Drudeisha Madhub
Speaker
MIoD
Data Protection Commissioner
Mr Alex Joel
Mr Alex Joel
Speaker
Washington College of Law
Scholar-in-Residence and Adjunct Professor
Ms Tamar Kaldani
Ms Tamar Kaldani
Speaker
Data Protection Consultant. Former Data Protection Supervisor of Georgia and Vice-Chair of the Consultative Committee of the CoE Convention 108.
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