Introduction This comprehensive session presents the transformative potential of the Data Governance Act, Data Act, and Digital Services Act in shaping the future of digital governance. As the European Union seeks to establish a solid regulatory framework to govern data sharing and digital services, understanding the risks and opportunities presented by these legislative initiatives i...

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 From the GDPR to the ePrivacy Directive and beyond, Europe has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for data processing, some of which have their own implementation scheme with dedicated bodies. This session will discuss data regulations interplay and oversight in practice. Key questions and objectives...

Introduction This session will discuss the redress mechanisms in the field of national security. The speakers will examine the effectiveness, challenges, and multiple considerations regarding redress mechanisms, aiming to strike a balance between security imperatives and the protection of civil liberties and fundamental human rights.  

Introduction Under European law, Transfer Impact Assessment is mandatory when transferring personal data in third world countries that are not recognized as adequate. It is the responsibility of the data controller to perform the transfer impact assessment and to assess, for instance, the legal framework of third world countries. This session will focus on practical guidance to perfor...

Introduction An increasing number of regulations are being adopted in diverse jurisdictions to regulate artificial intelligence and address the challenges and opportunities presented by this transformative technology. This session will discuss AI evolution, with a particular focus on the convergences and divergences among regulations. Are we heading towards similar rules? The speakers...

Introduction The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) stands as a central pillar in shaping legal frameworks across the European Union. In this keynote address, attendees will learn about the profound influence the CJEU exerts on European jurisprudence, and explore its crucial role in interpreting EU law, resolving disputes, and protecting fundamental principles of the Union,...