Alexandre Jotterand is a lawyer specializing in technology and data management. His fields of expertise include IT, AI & frontier technologies, privacy/data protection, cybersecurity, life sciences, and open source.
He is a board member of the Swiss Data Protection Officers Association (ASDPO) and serves as an expert for the EDPB’s Support Pool of Experts. Alexandre is ranked as a “Next Generation Partner” in Data Privacy and Data Protection by Legal500. He regularly lectures and write on his field of expertise (list on his CV accessible here: https://www.idest.pro/our-team/alexandre/).
Sessions in which Alexandre Jotterand participates
Thursday 15 May, 2025
This session will cover the legal implications and real-world use cases of anonymization, pseudonymization, and synthetic data. From enabling secure data sharing for research and ensuring compliance in clinical trials, the panel will dive into how some techniques can help meet privacy requirements while still fostering scientific progress. Key questions
Sessions in which Alexandre Jotterand attends
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
While regulators worldwide are fighting the same battles, too often they’re doing it in isolation. This session brings together industry experts and distinguished officials from EDPS, Dutch Data Protection Authority, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and US Department of Justice. Attendees will learn about the real challenges of cross-border privacy enforcement and explore the ways in which regulators can work together to turn fragmen...
The financial sector thrives on data. This is true for every transaction, risk assessment, and customer interaction, which should ensure seamless flow of information. However, financial establishments must ensure trust while enabling efficient and ethical data sharing. This session will focus on the complexities of financial data governance, exploring solutions for secure and compliant data management.
The role of data regulations in enabling economic growth is currently a topic of intense interest in many parts of the world. Attendees of this enriching session will hear discussions on the nature and design of data regulations, and balances to be struck, including the extent to which regulators seek to enable good outcomes as well as prevent bad ones. Key questions
When it comes to the relationship between privacy and antitrust, we’re entering a complex zone. On one side, we have the protection of personal data. On the other side, there are market forces where monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior can harm consumers and stifle innovation. This session will explore how privacy and antitrust law collide, challenge each other, and sometimes even work together to p...
It is people, not laws, that drive privacy. What about privacy makes it universal across the world and throughout history? How do non-Western societies demonstrate how individuals, communities and civilizations instinctively cherish privacy? How did the Ancient Romans solve universal and timeless privacy problems around maintaining and verifying identity? In this session of the “Philosophy of Privacy” stream, hear ...
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
This session promises to dive deep into the real-world impact of data anonymization and synthetic data, exploring how these techniques are being used to protect privacy in different industries. Experts of the panel will break down the myths and realities of these privacy-enhancing technologies, tackling their benefits, limitations, and regulatory challenges head-on. Key questions&nbsp...
This panel will explore emerging Data Security and Privacy Risks with respect to Data Portability and potential Privacy tradeoffs in the EU’s Digital Package. The panel will address whether more guidance or clarification is needed for such intersecting obligations and how Privacy protection is to be balanced with other rights and legal obligations.
Europe’s data regulations are very intricate to form the whole picture, which means that each piece is essential, yet constantly shifting. The Data Act, Data Governance Act and GDPR are not isolated frameworks; they are deeply intertwined to shape the way we interact with the digital reality. This session unites esteemed professionals and officials from Euroconsumers, DG Justice, DG Connect, and Lativia DPA, diving beyond the legal aspect to unco...
Aiming to balance a safe and competitive digital space with the right of free expression, the interplay of these two Acts forms a critical discussion when considering the place of freedom of expression in the broader topic of privacy and data regulation. Hearing from representatives from the European Commission and legal experts, attendees of this session will gain an insight into the interplay of the Acts and how they currently sit in relation t...
With countries adopting their own unique approaches to data protection and compliance, organizations are left to navigate a maze of regulatory frameworks. The distinguished panel of this session is composed of high-level professionals and officials, from Timelex, EDPS, Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum, the Indian Ministry and many more. Together, they will explore how to address global data regulations while ensuring privacy and compliance. T...
Imagine this: A multinational company grappling with an unexpected ransomware attack. Stakeholders are on edge, the clock is ticking, and swift decisions are paramount. This isn’t just a test of your expertise, but also a measure of how well you can handle pressure, make crucial decisions with your team, and lead during chaos. This two times award finalist service (Finnish Comms Awards 2025 and 2025 SABRE EMEA ...
Whether you participated in the exercise or simply want to sharpen your crisis response skills, this session will provide a practical, experience-based guide to managing the havoc of a cyber crisis. We will break down the dos and don'ts of a breach, and highlight what to prioritise when every second counts.Together with the audience, we will explore the critical actions organisations should take during an incident: how to act in the early stages, how to manage the developing crisis, an...
This expert panel will delve into the multifaceted challenges surrounding cybersecurity and privacy incident management, as well as personal data breaches within the European regulatory landscape. With contributions from industry leaders, privacy professionals, and regulators, the discussion will highlight the interplay between key regulations such as the GDPR and the NIS 2 Directive, emphasizing their evolution in the context of AI systems and m...
Thursday 15 May, 2025
This session will welcome industry professionals to explore the adoption of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation and its impact on obligations and compliance requirements. Drawing on the panel's insights, the discussion will cover the practical aspects of implementing EHDS, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities it presents. Key questions
In pursuit of medical breakthroughs, data is considered a goldmine. At the same time, accessing medical data should not come at the expense of crossing legal and ethical lines. This session will tackle one of the most important issues in medical research today: the lawful use of patient data for secondary purposes like advancing scientific discovery and healthcare innovation. The distinguished panel of this session will explore the complex questi...
Digital health is reshaping the way patient care is approached. This offers exciting new opportunities for personalized medicine, real-time health monitoring, and remote care, which makes healthcare more accessible and efficient. With all these advancements, however, comes great challenges. This session will explore the incredible potential of digital health, its impact on patient care, and the obstacles and opportunities it presents. ...
Friday 16 May, 2025
This unique session explores the evolving responsibilities of DPOs in the field of AI governance, focusing on the challenges, ethical dilemmas, and opportunities that come with overseeing AI systems that may impact personal data. Join the panel for a forward-thinking discussion about how DPOs can steer the future of AI governance while staying true to their core mission of data protection.
This workshop is designed to practice the conformity assessment procedure of AI systems in accordance with the emerging AI Act. The workshop is structured to provide theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, focusing on the Act's obligations and requirements concerning intended use, data governance, transparency, and the technical and organizational measures implemented to ensure compliance.
Imagine a future in which medical research, innovation, and patient care seamlessly benefit from secure data sharing across Europe. European Health Data Spaces are designed to make this vision a reality, but how do they work in practice? This session goes beyond policy and legal frameworks to explore the real-world implementation of European Health Data Spaces and what they mean for future healthcare innovation.