Five years after GDPR came into effect, thousands of new Data Protection Officers have been nominated, however, their level of proficiency is extremely variable. Moreover, some countries, like Germany have had DPO for many decades where others, especially recent EU members only introduce the role a few years ago. The need to recruit, train and educate DPO is therefore very high as well as very different across European countries. 

The role of the Data Protection Officer has greatly evolved since the nomination of the first DPO in the Land of Hesse, Germany in 1971. Originally designed to protect citizens privacy against too much scrutiny from the state, it shall now protect people from the invasive curiosity of private companies, large and small, as well as from increasingly active criminal organizations. New EU regulations aim at controlling large internet actors with the Digital Services Act and the Data Marketing...

Introduction The constant and rapid evolution of the digital landscape directly influences the roles and responsibilities of professionals tasked with safeguarding data privacy and ensuring regulatory compliance. This is especially highlighted by recent EU legislations, such as the Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, Data Act, Data Governance Act, together with European Data Sp...

Introduction In this session, the panel explores the opportunities and challenges of fostering cooperation among DPO federations across Europe and beyond. By connecting expertise, resources, and networks, these federations play a crucial role in promoting best practices, facilitating knowledge, and advocating for strong data protection frameworks on a global scale.  

Introduction This session will review the interplay among European regulations for health and medical data. The panel will discuss how the regulatory framework shapes the future of medical research and innovation, with a special focus on the interplay between the AI Act, Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and the European Health Data Space (EHDS), and their collective impact on medical ...

Introduction This session will discuss and compare the value of synthetic data, pseudonymized data, and anonymized data for medical research. Beyond the ethical dimension and their relevance for data protection by design, the session will discuss their relevance for medical research.  Key questions and objectives ...

Introduction Medical research often requires accessing large data sets from various geographic regions to avoid any bias in the results. This session will discuss the needs, opportunities, and challenges for sharing medical data beyond borders. The EHDS provides a mechanism for such international cooperation. How will it work in practice? What are the constraints in other jurisdiction...

The Welcome Desk to collect your badge and conference bags is available from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday 17 to Friday 21 April in Spazi Espositivi Room at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Dorsoduro 3246 – 30123 Venice. 

For morning coffee breaks from Monday 17 to Friday 21 April, vouchers will be available to enjoy a typical Italian coffee at  Caffè Rosso if you attend the sessions at Santa Margherita Auditorium or at Venice Eat if you attend the sessions at Ca’ Foscari or Ca' Dolfin. 

Five years after GDPR came into effect, thousands of new Data Protection Officers have been nominated, however, their level of proficiency is extremely variable. Moreover, some countries, like Germany have had DPO for many decades where others, especially recent EU members only introduce the role a few years ago. The need to recruit, train and educate DPO is therefore very high as well as very different across European countries. 

The buffet lunch will take place at the Court of Ca’ Foscari University next to the Welcome and Registration Desk.

We will wait for you at the Caffè Margaret DuChamp located at D. Duro 3019 on Campo Santa Margherita as of 6.00pm.  

The buffet lunch will take place at Scuola Grande di San Rocco.

To combat global criminal and national security threats, governments across the world seek and collect electronic evidence and signals intelligence. However, with the globalization of digital information and communications networks, maintaining trust in how governments access data that flows across borders has become increasingly important to ensure continued effective and lawful government access to data to ensure public safety.  For ...

We will have inaugurate the second edition of the Privacy Symposium on Tuesday 18th of April and enjoy the Official Welcome Reception at Scuola Grande di San Rocco at 6:00 pm.This Reception will take place In this magnificent building, dating back to the 15th century with of numerous artworks by the famous Venetian painter TintorettoFor your co...

The role of the Data Protection Officer has greatly evolved since the nomination of the first DPO in the Land of Hesse, Germany in 1971. Originally designed to protect citizens privacy against too much scrutiny from the state, it shall now protect people from the invasive curiosity of private companies, large and small, as well as from increasingly active criminal organizations. New EU regulations aim at controlling large internet actors with the Digital Services Act and the Data Marketing...

For morning coffee breaks from Monday 17 to Friday 21 April, vouchers will be available to enjoy a typical Italian coffee at  Caffè Rosso if you attend the sessions at Santa Margherita Auditorium or at Venice Eat if you attend the sessions at Ca’ Foscari or Ca' Dolfin. 

The buffet lunch will take place at the Court and the Spazi Espositivi at Ca’ Foscari University next to the Welcome and Registration Desk.

For morning coffee breaks from Monday 17 to Friday 21 April, vouchers will be available to enjoy a typical Italian coffee at  Caffè Rosso if you attend the sessions at Santa Margherita Auditorium or at Venice Eat if you attend the sessions at Ca’ Foscari or Ca' Dolfin. 

The buffet lunch will take place at the Court and the Spazi Espositivi at Ca’ Foscari University next to the Welcome and Registration Desk.

For morning coffee breaks from Monday 17 to Friday 21 April, vouchers will be available to enjoy a typical Italian coffee at  Caffè Rosso if you attend the sessions at Santa Margherita Auditorium or at Venice Eat if you attend the sessions at Ca’ Foscari or Ca' Dolfin.

The buffet lunch will take place at the Court and the Spazi Espositivi at Ca’ Foscari University next to the Welcome and Registration Desk.

Introduction In this session, the panel explores the opportunities and challenges of fostering cooperation among DPO federations across Europe and beyond. By connecting expertise, resources, and networks, these federations play a crucial role in promoting best practices, facilitating knowledge, and advocating for strong data protection frameworks on a global scale.  

Introduction Digital transformation is heading towards growing data integrations in the form of large-scale data spaces. In line with the European data space strategy, this session will discuss the implications in terms of privacy and data protection, as well as present insights from European research projects, such as AD4GD and IDEA4RC. The panel will provide guidance on how to best ...

Introduction In pursuit of scientific research advancement, effective data sharing practices are essential. This session discusses the innovative solutions for facilitating data sharing in scientific research across local, national, and international contexts, by exploring best practices and emerging technologies. Through this panel discussion, attendees will gain practical strategies...

Introduction With the increasing digitization of healthcare information, finding a balance between data accessibility and individual privacy rights is crucial. Academics and experts on this panel will explore approaches to sharing health data while prioritizing privacy and security. In addition to this, attendees will discover cutting-edge strategies and frameworks designed to facilit...

Introduction This session is dedicated to exploring tangible strategies and frameworks for fostering international cooperation in research in the field of data protection. From joint research programmes and calls, to mutualizing research infrastructures and expertise, the participants will discuss potential actions that could enhance collaboration across borders to drive forward meani...

Introduction The regulatory landscape, ethical considerations and best practices are outlined by EU-CHECK to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI applications. In this session, attendees will gain valuable insight into the European Union’s Coordinated Universal Compliance for Keeping User Privacy and Security perspective, especially in the context of AI deployment. The speakers will ...

Introduction The EU GDPR makes over 70 references to certification, and its Article 42 sets the basis for a European Data Protection Seal. In October 2022, the European Data Protection Board approved the Europrivacy criteria to serve as European Data Protection Seal. In March this year, European Accreditation validated the accreditation of Europrivacy at European level in line with Ar...

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...

Introduction In this dynamic session, the speakers will explore virtual environments that are increasingly intertwined with our physical world, with a specific focus on metaverse, extended reality, and data spaces. They will also examine the latest trends, advancements, and regulatory challenges that face metaverse technologies, XR applications, and data space frameworks. In addition,...

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...

The panel will delve into the intersection of data protection and sustainable AI development. Panelists will examine critical topics such as the legal implications of publicly available data usage, the role of synthetic data in shaping AI's future, strategies for sustainable Generative AI, and broader considerations of fairness, privacy, and policy in AI innovation. The panel will also serve as the platform for the launch of th...

Introduction This session will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on safety and security. What are the new threats to be addressed? In parallel, it will also discuss how to make AI safe and secure by design. Speakers in this session will explore the latest advancements, challenges, and strategies to address security and safety.  

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 This session will focus on the adoption of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation and its implications in terms of obligations and compliance. It will share the views of the European Commission and experts in this field. The speakers will also discuss the practical implementation of EHDS, in addition to the challenges and opportunities it presents.  

Introduction This session will focus on the secondary use of data in the health and medical sector, with a special focus on the needs and challenges of practitioners, including in the medical research domain. From healthcare to research and beyond, the speakers on this panel will offer an insight into the evolving needs, barriers, considerations, frameworks, and challenges associated ...

Introduction This session will present and discuss innovative technologies and methodologies aimed at overcoming the barriers associated with secondary data use. Speakers will focus on solutions and innovative approaches for data reuse, including synthetic data generation, federated machine learning, and self-assessment methodologies. They will also unveil how these approaches are sha...

Introduction In the field of healthcare data processing, consent has long been considered the primary legal basis. However, with evolving medical research and innovation, alternative legal bases are gaining more attention. This session will discuss and review these alternative approaches to support lawful medical data processing.  

Introduction Medical research often requires accessing large data sets from various geographic regions to avoid any bias in the results. This session will discuss the needs, opportunities, and challenges for sharing medical data beyond borders. The EHDS provides a mechanism for such international cooperation. How will it work in practice? What are the constraints in other jurisdiction...

As we draw the curtains on this enlightening conference with over 140 sessions and 300 experts from around the world, attendees will have the opportunity to carry forward lessons, connections, inspirations, and the spirit of collaboration necessary to shape the future of data protection, compliance, international cooperation, AI technologies, and fundamental human rights.