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: checking and documenting compliance, reducing risks, turning compliance into an asset and source of value creation, creating trust, and opening new opportunities. The speakers will also engage with the participants to address their questions. A not to be missed session if you want to demonstrate and communicate your compliance.  

Key questions and objectives 

• How does the European Data Protection Seal certification process work?
• What are the requirements to certify your data processing?
• What are the benefits of a European Data Protection Seal certification?
• How do data protection certification mechanisms contribute to building trust, and what strategies can be applied to effectively communicate the significance of the certified status?