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...

In today’s financial hubs, data flows faster than ever before, and with that speed comes heightened risks. Consequently, information becomes a potential goldmine for fraudsters and criminals. This eye-opening session will focus on the delicate art of designing systems that are engineered to actively prevent financial crime. With high-level speakers from Dubai Financial Centre, Bermuda DPA, Guernsey DPA, and European Bank, attendees will explore h...

At the end of 2024, the United Nations gave consensus final approval to a new multilateral Convention Against Cybercrime. The Convention obliges State Parties to criminalize a range of cyber-dependent offenses and to assist each other in obtaining electronic evidence for criminal investigations and prosecutions. The UN Convention has many similarities to – but also some differences from -- the Council of Europe (COE) Cybercrime Convention (Budape...

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...

The panel of this session will investigate the growing debate around social media platforms placing, or not placing, restrictions on what can be posted online. Attendees will gain an insight into how these restrictions impact both individual users of the platforms and wider society through the perspectives of individual creatives and stakeholders. Key questions 

A dedicated meeting to exchange knowledge and showcase innovative approaches to privacy and compliance, bringing together esteemed authorities, organisations, and research projects. It offers a unique opportunity to explore and engage with practical resources, including tools designed to support compliance with data protection regulations.The Exhibition Area will be held in the Atrium of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista and will be accessible the whole week ...

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...

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....