Sessions in which Ann-Christin Bünz participates
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
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...
Sessions in which Ann-Christin Bünz attends
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
There is a lack of consensus among governments about what it means to be trusted and how to determine what constitutes a trusted cloud service provider in the context of data protection and cybersecurity. Without a common framework and criteria to assess trustworthiness, there will continue to be a lack of trust in data flows, hindering innovation and growth in today’s data-driven economy. This panel will discuss the development of a criteria-bas...
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
The internet evolved into a global platform for open and free communication, supporting critical human rights and freedom of expression. However, this very foundation of openness raises questions of security and privacy. In this session, professionals and experts of the industry will come together to explore how internet governance intersects with the need for security, the protection of fundamental rights, and the risks associated with censorshi...
From GDPR to emerging AI regulations, organizations must navigate complex frameworks while ensuring seamless data flows across borders. This session will bring together experts to discuss practical strategies for overcoming regulatory conflicts, enabling responsible data practices, and fostering global cooperation. Key questions
The last few years have seen a significant increase in digital solutions that support privacy friendly electronic identification and authentication: mobile identity wallets, zero knowledge proofs, verifiable credentials, age assurance applications, and so forth. Legislators are also increasing their support for these solutions. But are they actually trustworthy from a privacy perspective? This session will explore the potential, and the pitf...
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...
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
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...
With international data transfers under increasing regulatory and judicial scrutiny, organizations must adapt to evolving compliance challenges. From the European General Court’s ruling in Bindl v Commission to ongoing discussions around the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, the need for redundancy in GDPR transfer tools to avoid overreliance on a single transfer mechanism is crucial. This panel will explore key legal developments, risks, and ...