Joaquín Pérez Catalán
Joaquín Pérez Catalán is the Director of the International Unit at the Spanish Data Protection Authority which is also the Permanent Secretariat of the Iberoamerican Network of Data Protection, a network stablished in 2003.
He has more than 30 years of professional experience in the fields of Data Protection, IT Security, Privacy in Spain and different countries in Europe, America, Africa and Middle-East.
Before becoming the head of the International Unit, he also was working at the Spanish Data Protection Authority as Inspector making data protection audits on many sectors and he has also been Resident Advisor of the EU in Bulgaria and Israel.
Joaquin hold a Master on Telecommunication Engineer and certifications CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CDPSI by ISACA and is lecture in different curses and master at different universities.
Sessions in which Joaquín Pérez Catalán participates
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
In this thought-provoking session, the panel will dive into the intriguing world of neuro privacy. As breakthroughs in neuroscience offer unprecedented insights into the human brain, important ethical questions arise regarding the collection, use, and potential misuse of neural data. The speakers will explore the intersection between neuroscience, privacy, and fundamental human rights, while focusing on the emerging challenges and potential solut...
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
During this workshop our presenters will each highlight some of the policy recommendations co-created by a group of experts with UNICEF about data governance for EdTech used in schools as part of the UNICEF data governance for children project. We will then divide the participants into groups to provide feedback on the recommendations for the different stakeholders ...
From the sweeping impact of Brazil’s LGPD to emerging policy laws across Mexico, Chile, Argentina and beyond, Latin America is forging its own path in data regulation. But this isn’t only about compliance, it’s also a question of digital identity, economic power, and global influence. This session unpacks the unique challenges and opportunities of Latin America’s data regulation landscape.