Arianna Sekeri
Arianna is a Partner of KBVL Law Firm, a member law firm of the Deloitte Legal Network in Greece.
Arianna is the Head of the Intangibles, Data & Technology practice group of KBVL and a Deloitte Greece Legal Leader, where she leads a team providing outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services and managing privacy compliance programs for national and multinational clients.
Arianna Sekeri is an accomplished attorney at law with over 18 years of experience in legal and regulatory compliance, specializing in Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity.
Arianna is fully qualified to practice before the Supreme Court of Greece, demonstrating her depth of legal expertise and her ability to represent clients at the highest judicial level in the country.
She holds multiple certifications, including Certified Information Privacy Professional for Europe, Canada and Asia (CIPP/E/C/A), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), and is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) at the iapp.
She is also a member of the European Data Protection Board's Support Pool of Experts, and an expert on the EuroPrivacy International Board of Experts, contributing to the development and ongoing updates of the EuroPrivacy Certification Scheme.
She is also a member of the Data Intermediaries Alliance (DIA) Scientific Committee, contributing and advising on initiatives and projects falling within the scope of the Data Governance Act & Data Act.
Arianna has authored several articles on data protection and privacy, including “Challenges in the Electronic Communications Sector – with a Focus on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection” (published in the Technology & Communication Law Journal, March 2024), and “Cross-Border Data Transfers: Data Protection Compliance Issues from the Use of Google Analytics” (Technology & Communication Law Journal, June 2022). Her work also includes a notable article on “EU: Cross-Border Dilemmas for Clinical Trial Sponsors”, published on DataGuidance.com.
In addition to her professional work, Arianna is deeply involved in community service and volunteering. She has been actively engaged with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a Young Privacy Professional Leader and KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair.
Arianna's expertise spans global privacy compliance, particularly in the life sciences, technology, and telecommunications sectors. With a comprehensive background in data protection, corporate governance, intellectual property, and IT law, Arianna advises clients on complex regulatory matters and litigation, offering practical, business-focused solutions.
She has contributed to various congresses and is a recognized expert in privacy training and education.
Arianna holds an LL.B from the University of Aberdeen, an LL.M from University College London, and an MSc in Business for Lawyers from ALBA Graduate Business School.
She is fluent in Greek and English, with a working knowledge of French and German.
Sessions in which Arianna Sekeri participates
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
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...
Sessions in which Arianna Sekeri attends
Thursday 15 May, 2025
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...
Medical research often relies on accessing large and diverse datasets from different regions to ensure the results are comprehensive and unbiased. This session will explore the opportunities, needs, and challenges involved in sharing medical data across borders. The European Health Data Space (EHDS) offers a framework to enable such international collaboration, but how does it function in practice? What are the potential constraints in other juri...
The panel seeks to provide a holistic perspective on the legitimate pursuit of own business purposes for data holders like large-scale (cloud) service providers and other processors with a focus on GDPR and also reflecting on the UK and US point of view. The discussion would cover the differentiation between the controlle...
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
As we near the conclusion of the Privacy Symposium, take a moment to unwind at the Privacy Professionals’ Meet-up. After a day filled with insightful sessions and valuable connections, this is the perfect occasion to engage with fellow privacy experts and speakers, revisit inspiring conversations, and enjoy a relaxing evening over a refreshing spritz.
The Privacy Symposium is delighted to invite you to a unique musical experience on Thursday, 15 May at 6:30 PM, where the Quartetto Pegreffi will take the audience on a musical journey inspired by Venice’s atmosphere. The concert will present a selection of pieces ranging from refined baroque elegance to rich impressionistic colours. The programme reflects the ambience and charm of the surroundings, offering a moment of pause and appreciation in the midst of the Privacy Symposium....