Kate Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Regulatory Cooperation Forum (www.drcf.org.uk). Kate leads this innovative team, working to increase and deepen coordination between regulators of online services and technology for the benefit of both businesses and their customers.
Before joining the DRCF, Kate was an expert consultant and researcher on the governance of emerging technologies, with particular regard to human rights law, public international law and diplomacy. She was an Associate Fellow with the International Law Programme at Chatham House, Senior Associate with Oxford Information Labs, and member of the advisory board of an AI ethics company. She has published and spoken widely on aspects of national and international tech governance, with specialisms in artificial intelligence, disinformation and foreign interference, and the role of technical standards.
In her work, Kate brings to bear her many years of experience as a legal adviser and diplomat with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, including as Legal Adviser to the UK Mission to the United Nations in Geneva and UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. She also draws on her experience of leadership, skills and technical expertise as Director of Oxford University’s Diplomatic Studies Programme and as Course Director and Advisory Board member of the Centre for Political and Diplomatic Studies. Kate took her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in law at the University of Oxford and qualified as a UK solicitor at Norton Rose.
Sessions in which Kate Jones participates
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
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...
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
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...
Sessions in which Kate Jones attends
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
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...
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.
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
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...
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...
Age assurance is a growing requirement for online safety, but one that comes with clear interdependencies with data protection. Requirements for highly effective age assurance have to be considered alongside data minimisation requirements under the GDPR. The limitations of working in silos must be overcome, and one way of doing so is via a multistakeholder dialogue that brings data protection regulators, safety regulators, academics, companies an...
Growing up in the digital age means that children are exposed to data collection before they even learn to read. This insightful session explores ways in which a safer online space can be created for the next generations, and how to enforce meaningful protection, while balancing innovation with responsibility and empowering young users to navigate the internet safely. Key questions
Marking the halfway point of the conference, have a relaxing evening at the Privacy Professionals’ Meet-up. Enjoy a refreshing spritz while engaging with other privacy experts. After a productive day of sessions, this is an excellent occasion to meet with other participants and speakers, resume discussions, and enjoy a relaxing evening.