While the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework, OECD Gov’t access principles and G7 Data Free Flows with Trust Initiative have paved the way for democracies to find common ground and cooperate on challenging data sharing issues, there are still gaps to fill and issues to solve. Law enforcement agencies worldwide are battling with a cumbersome process to investigate and prosecute cross border crime, while companies grapple with their ...

Introduction All democratic regimes recognize both the need to protect fundamental rights of its citizens, while ensuring that authorities can enforce law and protect their citizens against threats, such as terrorist attacks. There is an increasing awareness of the need to balance public interest and fundamental rights. How do government agencies in democratic countries ensure the rig...

Introduction Democratic societies must address dual obligations: to protect their population and to preserve the fundamental rights of their citizens. They seek to balance national security interests wit...

Introduction This session provides an in-depth analysis of the recent evolution and current status of cross-Atlantic data protection collaboration and convergence. It will discuss the challenges and opportunities for both regions to overcome their differences and develop common frameworks. The panel will consider the common interests and interdependencies of the two regions and their ...

Introduction This session will analyze the policies, initiatives, and collaborative efforts undertaken by G7 member countries to establish solid frameworks that prioritize individuals’ privacy rights, while maintaining innovation and economic growth. The attendees will explore the challenges, responsibilities, opportunities, and aspirations in building a world where privacy and data r...

Introduction The Internet was developed to interconnect servers, but with the Web, it quickly became a space for free and open communications. The Internet has also changed our world, by playing a central role in ensuring fundamental human rights such as freedom of expression. It is part of our modern economies and societies, but the paradigm of a free Internet is under pressure to ad...

Introduction This session will focus on discussing and exchanging lessons learned and good practices in the domain of democratic oversight of national security. Effective oversight mechanisms are essential to protecting democratic principles, protecting human rights, and ensuring accountability in security operations. This session brings together experts and practitioners to share exp...