This remarkable session brings together leading experts from Google, Microsoft, the German Data Protection Authority, the European AI Agency, and the Italian State Secretary to discuss how organizations and governments can navigate AI risks while ensuring compliance. From balancing innovation with regulation to addressing ethical concerns, this discussion will provide critical insights into the future of AI governance. 

This panel focuses on integrating the new cybersecurity obligations introduced by the NIS 2 Directive with the GDPR’s existing requirements for data integrity and confidentiality. 

In this thought-provoking session, the panel will dive into the intriguing world of neuro privacy. As breakthroughs in neuroscience offer unprecedented insights into the human brain, important ethical questions arise regarding the collection, use, and potential misuse of neural data. The speakers will explore the intersection between neuroscience, privacy, and fundamental human rights, while focusing on the emerging challenges and potential solut...

While regulators worldwide are fighting the same battles, too often they’re doing it in isolation. This session brings together industry experts and distinguished officials from EDPS, Dutch Data Protection Authority, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and US Department of Justice. Attendees will learn about the real challenges of cross-border privacy enforcement and explore the ways in which regulators can work together to turn fragmen...

While the EU has set a global benchmark with GDPR, effective privacy enforcement requires collaboration beyond its member states. This simply means that privacy doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should data protection. European Data Protection Authorities face growing challenges in aligning regulations, sharing strategies, and tackling cross-border data transfers with non-EU countries. This session brings together data protection professionals...

The financial sector thrives on data. This is true for every transaction, risk assessment, and customer interaction, which should ensure seamless flow of information. However, financial establishments must ensure trust while enabling efficient and ethical data sharing. This session will focus on the complexities of financial data governance, exploring solutions for secure and compliant data management.  

The internet evolved into a global platform for open and free communication, supporting critical human rights and freedom of expression. However, this very foundation of openness raises questions of security and privacy. In this session, professionals and experts of the industry will come together to explore how internet governance intersects with the need for security, the protection of fundamental rights, and the risks associated with censorshi...

The transformative power of data could drive positive social impact and advance humanitarian causes. This session will explore inspiring use cases of data processing for good. From using data analytics for disaster response to studying insights for sustainable development goals, the speakers of this panel will explore innovative projects that demonstrate how data can be used for the greater good.  

This session promises to dive deep into the real-world impact of data anonymization and synthetic data, exploring how these techniques are being used to protect privacy in different industries. Experts of the panel will break down the myths and realities of these privacy-enhancing technologies, tackling their benefits, limitations, and regulatory challenges head-on. Key questions&nbsp...

In un contesto in cui gli agenti AI assumono compiti sempre più sofisticati — dalla rappresentanza nelle interazioni digitali fino alla gestione autonoma di dati personali — si aprono interrogativi cruciali: può un agente artificiale rappresentare legalmente una persona? Quali diritti e doveri si innescano nella delega digitale di sé? Come si tutela la privacy in un contesto dove l’identità può essere “replicata” e “agita” da una macchina? Nel dibattito interverranno i rappresentanti dell’Aut...

During this workshop our presenters will each highlight some of the policy recommendations co-created by a group of experts with UNICEF about data governance for EdTech used in schools as part of the UNICEF data governance for children project. We will then divide the participants into groups to provide feedback on the recommendations for the different stakeholders ...

The right to transparent, free, unbiased and pluralistic information is a pillar in democratic societies, allowing citizens to think critically and challenge their own perspectives before making decisions and judgements. With insights from academics and practitioners, this panel promises to be an interesting debate at the intersection of freedom of expression, democracy and data regulation.  

This unique session moves past the policy wish lists and into the real-world solutions that could bridge the global data divide. Experts and officials from the Italian Data Protection Authority, Federal Trade Commission, EDPB, and Mexico’s INAI will explore what’s working, what’s failing, and what steps are necessary to move towards meaningful international cooperation in data protection.  

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) stands as a foundational document that seeks to protect both our dignity and freedoms. But how does Article 30, which sets boundaries on rights, interact with the rights we hold dear in the digital age? In this session, the panel will present the complex relationship between freedom of expression, data protection, and the human rights framework, with a focus on Article 30 of the UDHR and the Eleano...

Il ruolo del DPO sta evolvendo con le nuove tecnologie e normative, affrontando sfide legate alla governance e alla protezione dei diritti. L'incontro esplorerà l'evoluzione del ruolo, la relazione con il vertice aziendale e l'importanza del monitoraggio continuo anche in relazione al bilanciamento degli interessi in gioco.  Gli obiettivi sarebbero dunque- Evoluzione del ruolo del DPO: Indagare come il ruolo del DPO si stia adattando alle nuove tecnologie e alle sfide digit...

In pursuit of medical breakthroughs, data is considered a goldmine. At the same time, accessing medical data should not come at the expense of crossing legal and ethical lines. This session will tackle one of the most important issues in medical research today: the lawful use of patient data for secondary purposes like advancing scientific discovery and healthcare innovation. The distinguished panel of this session will explore the complex questi...

Valutare l’eventuale gap tra le aspettative con cui il Codice di Condotta è nato e la realtà applicativa ad un anno dalla sua approvazione.Fare emergere gli eventuali impatti eccessivamente onerosi a carico delle imprese aderenti o di quelle che vogliono comunque conformarsi al Codice di Condotta.Discutere di eventuali spunti di miglioramento delle regole del Codice e della sua interazione con le altre iniziative di contrasto al telemarketing illegale.

In humanitarian crises, every bit of information can be a lifeline for those in need, which makes data a vital factor in providing food, shelter, and basic human needs. There is a real person behind every dot and dash of data. This brings great responsibility! DP can is a life and death matt...