
Peter Kimpian
Peter is the Secretary to the Committee of the Council of Europe Privacy and Data Protection Convention, known as Convention 108 and currently working – among others – on preparing the implementation of the modernised Convention 108+. Previously in charge with law enforcement and national security related privacy matters, with internet governance issues and with standard setting activities based on this Convention. Prior to that he was involved in topics like the EU Data Protection Directive, the GDPR, EU Law Enforcement Directive, EUROPOL regulation, EU PNR Agreements with third states, Terrorist Financing Tracking Programme, and the EU-US Privacy Shield agreement. He has also been active since 2020 in technical assistance programmes on cybersecurity, cybercrime and data protection in Africa, Asia and Latin-America.
Sessions in which Peter Kimpian participates
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) have long been a go-to mechanism for ensuring compliance, but as different jurisdictions update their frameworks, the landscape is shifting fast. SCCs are defined as standardized clauses that allow data transfers outside of the European Economic Area. This insightful session explores the latest developments in SCCs across EU and beyond, with a special focus on the path towards in...
Convention 108+, the ‘modernised’ version of the Council of Europe’s data protection treaty, is positioned to play a key role in shaping global data governance and privacy regulations for years to come. This treaty aims to create a more solid framework for data protection to keep pace with the digital world, and to extend beyond Europe’s borders. The esteemed speakers of this panel will present Convention 108+ in the context of striking a balance...
Thursday 15 May, 2025
Distinguished speakers will come together in this session to explore how data protection standards can be harmonized across regions, as the need for convergence and interoperability is more urgent than ever. They will dive into the obstacles and opportunities of creating a truly interconnected certification landscape. ...