Diletta De Cicco, Legal Officer, Litigation and International Affairs, European Data Protection Board.
Diletta is a legal officer at the EDPB, where she mainly deals with international cooperation matters and the intersection between AI and data protection. Prior to joining the EDPB, she worked as a lawyer in international law firms, focusing on data protection, AI and cybersecurity. Diletta is also currently associated with the Information Society Law Center of the University of Milan and is a visiting professor at UCL-Saint Louis in Brussels.
Sessions in which Diletta De Cicco participates
Monday 12 May, 2025
The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the digital landscape, introducing both opportunities and challenges for consumer autonomy and data protection. AI has the potential to deliver highly relevant services, enhancing consumer engagement and satisfaction, but it can also generate outputs that may be misleading, inaccurate, or manipulative, potentially exacerbating consumer vulnerabilities and reducing consumer agency.
Sessions in which Diletta De Cicco attends
Monday 12 May, 2025
The AI and Compliance track serves as a dynamic platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration on the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of AI, in addition to its increasing involvement in all aspects of our personal and professional lives. This opening session welcomes the Rector of Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the Chair of the Privacy Symposium to set the stage for insightful discussions.
Discussions surrounding the interplay of AI and Data Protection Laws will reveal how academics and practitioners from around the world manage the intersectionality of these laws. How do data protection laws and emerging AI intersect, and how do they complement each other? If you’re a privacy professional, legal expert, AI developer, or policymaker, this is your must-attend session, as it will feature professionals from Google, EDRI, DG Justice, a...
As AI usage seems to proliferate, international regulations may be the way to go to develop cross-border compliance and cooperation. Featuring representatives from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as renowned global think tanks, this session will discuss how organizations can effectively align themselves with international regulations to achieve convergence and interoperability. ...
We will inaugurate the fourth edition of the Privacy Symposium at the Official Welcome Reception. This event marks the beginning of a week rich in insightful discussions and open exchange, set in the inspiring atmosphere of Venice. Guests will have the opportunity to admire the remarkable works of Tintoretto, one of the city’s most celebrated painters, while connecting with professionals from diverse backgrounds and engaging in fruitful discussions. The evening will be enriched by...
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
With evolving regulations and shifting privacy frameworks, how can businesses and privacy professionals navigate the global advancements of cross-border data transfers? This insightful session will explore the latest developments on a global scale, in addition to the latest trends and practical strategies for ensuring compliance. The panel includes high-level professionals from DG Justice, Information Commissioner’s Office, European Digital Right...
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...
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...
While the EU has set a global benchmark with GDPR, effective privacy enforcement requires collaboration beyond its member states. This simply means that privacy doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should data protection. European Data Protection Authorities face growing challenges in aligning regulations, sharing strategies, and tackling cross-border data transfers with non-EU countries. This session brings together data protection professionals...
After a productive day of engaging sessions, what better way to refresh than by enjoying a traditional Aperol Spritz at the Privacy Professionals’ Meet-up? Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation and connection over this iconic Italian cocktail. It’s a unique opportunity to get to know other participants of the Privacy Symposium, while enjoying a taste of the dolce vita in true Venetian style.