This rich introduction to the Privacy and Democracy track represents a compelling journey into the heart of democratic values and individual privacy rights, featuring high-level speakers from the Italian Institute for Privacy and Data Valorisation and the European Centre for Certification and Privacy. 

Introduction The concept of privacy can be found in many cultures. It has roots that extend far back in history across various cultural, political, and social traditions. This concept has especially reached legal milestones through the recognition and solidification of privacy and data protection as a fundamental human right in contemporary legal systems. With this engaging session, a...

Location: Scuola Grande di San RoccoIntroduction Privacy and democracy are pillars of modern society, both of which shape the contours of individual freedoms, social values, and governance structures. This session will focus on perspectives regarding privacy and democracy, by giving the floor to several authorities and high-level spea...

Introduction This session will wrap up the track on privacy and democracy, by reflecting on the key insights, trends, and challenges discussed over the course of the sessions on privacy and democracy.  Key questions and objectives What is the main takeaway on privacy and de...

Introduction This Welcome Reception invites you to discover the Privacy MelodIA: An original musical composition on data protection, performed in an outstanding setting and surrounded by the largest collection of Tintoretto’s paintings. 

The International Cooperation track serves as platform for dialogue, exchange, and collaboration, where we get to explore innovative solutions and build meaningful partnerships beyond borders and across various disciplines. This session offers an introductory discussion that brings together an esteemed panel of high-level speakers and experts, such as the Italian Minister of Justice, US Federal Trade Commissioner, Pr...

Introduction While several mechanisms exist to support international data transfers, certification is characterized by a higher level of trustability. Contrary to SCCs, for instance, a certification relies on effective third-party audit and validation by qualified experts. It ensures that data is effectively adequately handled without having to cross borders. This session will discuss...

Introduction This session will present views on the risks and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence, by giving the floor to senior experts and authorities from the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), European Parliament, Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libe...

Introduction This deep dive-in session will present, step by step, the data protection certification journey in practice, with senior experts explaining the procedure to certify data processing activities with the European Data Protection Seal (Europrivacy) under Art. 42 GDPR. They will illustrate the detailed process of moving from compliance to certification, as well as the benefits...

Introduction This session is designed to reflect on the key insights that have been discussed in the collective exploration of artificial intelligence. To conclude, speakers will talk about the most crucial learnings, trends, and actionable steps, in addition to valuable reflections to inform future endeavors in the realm of AI.  

Join professionals and experts from esteemed institutions united in the commitment to upholding the highest standards of data integrity and privacy in the medical field. This Track sets the stage for enlightening discussions, insightful presentations, and collaborative exchanges aimed at fostering compliance excellence in healthcare data management.  

Introduction Following last year's discussion, this session will discuss and explore the possibility to support convergence and interoperability in the field of data protection certification between three major international data protection normative frameworks: Convention 108+ of the Council of Europe, the EU GDPR, and the Global CBPR Forum. It will also explore and discuss different...