Joaquín Pérez Catalán is the Director of the International Unit at the Spanish Data Protection Authority which is also the Permanent Secretariat of the Iberoamerican Network of Data Protection, a network stablished in 2003.
He has more than 30 years of professional experience in the fields of Data Protection, IT Security, Privacy in Spain and different countries in Europe, America, Africa and Middle-East.
Before becoming the head of the International Unit, he also was working at the Spanish Data Protection Authority as Inspector making data protection audits on many sectors and he has also been Resident Advisor of the EU in Bulgaria and Israel.
Joaquin hold a Master on Telecommunication Engineer and certifications CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CDPSI by ISACA and is lecture in different curses and master at different universities
Sessions auxquelles Mr Joaquín Pérez Catalán participe
Lundi 10 Juin, 2024
Introduction The new wave of European regulations is directly impacting and redefining the role of the DPOs. In parallel, new standards are emerging to specify the qualification requirements of DPO and data protection professionals. Whether you are a DPO or a data compliance professional seeking to enhance your experience, or an organization aiming to strengthen your data protection s...
Mardi 11 Juin, 2024
Introduction The panel of this session will examine the dynamic interplay among various European Data Regulations, including the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA), Data Act (DA), Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), and Market in Crypto-assets Regulation (MICA). It will also focus on unraveling the complexities surrounding these regulations and offer insights into ov...
Introduction Through insightful discussions and comparative analyses, speakers in this session explore the dynamic landscape of data protection regulations and practices at regional levels. They will also discuss various regional perspectives, from Asia-Pacific to Africa and Latin America, as well as present a comprehensive view on ongoing regional evolutions, commonalities, and disti...
Mercredi 12 Juin, 2024
Introduction Biometric data is increasingly used for medical diagnosis, public safety, and home access controls. In the ever-evolving world of data protection and privacy, biometric data compliance and ethics stand at the forefront of the discussion. From fingerprint scans to facial recognition, it represents a unique set of opportunities and risks. This session explores the ethi...
Jeudi 13 Juin, 2024
Introduction The Internet gives children access to many resources and opportunities to learn, play and socialize, but it also exposes them to a series of risks. The Regulation on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) provides a first attempt to regulate some of these risks for combatting online exploitation of children, aiming to conciliate the need to protect children, while preserving ...