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Rob van Eijk

Managing Director for Europe
Future of Privacy Forum (FPF)
Participates in 8 items

Dr. Rob van Eijk leads the Future of Privacy Forum's European operations as Managing Director. Previously, he spent a decade at the Dutch Data Protection Authority as Senior Supervision Officer and Lead Technologist. With a Ph.D. from Leiden Law School focused on online advertising and privacy, plus degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, he brings deep technical expertise to privacy policy. He recently served as a guest professor at Leiden University, teaching Explainable AI.
 

Sessions in which Rob van Eijk participates

Tuesday 5 April, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT+01:00) Paris
18:00
18:00 - 20:00 | 2 hours
Social Events

Wednesday 6 April, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT+01:00) Paris
14:00
14:00 - 15:00 | 1 hour
Innovative Technologies and Data ProtectionData Protection in PracticeRegulatory EvolutionInternational CooperationItalian Sessions

Session in English interpreted into Italian / Sessione in inglese con la traduzione in italiano

Wednesday 19 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT+01:00) Paris
15:00
15:00 - 16:00 | 1 hour
Technology and Compliance
Regulatory evolutionInnovative technologies and data protectionData protection in practiceFundamental rights

Thursday 20 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT+01:00) Paris

Monday 12 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT+01:00) Paris
11:00
11:00 - 11:40 | 40 minutes
AI and Compliance
Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory evolutionInnovative TechnologiesEnforcementInterpretation available

Generative AI development and deployment is exploding, but the recent EDPB Opinion 28/2024 and early enforcement actions (notably the fine against OpenAI by the Garante in Italy) signal that compliance with the GDPR must be taken seriously from the outset. Against this backdrop, our panel will explore how to build trust and avoid pitfalls when developing and deploying LLMs in Europe. We’ll examine the evolving legal landscape—and whether it leaves enough room for meaningful innovation....

Thursday 15 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT+01:00) Paris
12:00
12:00 - 13:00 | 1 hour
Deep Dive In
Deep dive in and capacity buildingData regulation in practice

If you are interested in how to turn the principle of privacy into marketing practices that not only comply with the law but also resonate with the audience, then this session is for you. The panel will explore how to build privacy-first marketing strategies that respect consumer data while still driving engagement and delivering results.  Key questions 

15:00
15:00 - 16:00 | 1 hour
Health and Medical Data Compliance
Artificial IntelligenceInnovative TechnologiesData regulation in practiceInterpretation available

This session will cover the legal implications and real-world use cases of anonymization, pseudonymization, and synthetic data. From enabling secure data sharing for research and ensuring compliance in clinical trials, the panel will dive into how some techniques can help meet privacy requirements while still fostering scientific progress.  Key questions 

Friday 16 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT+01:00) Paris
9:00
9:00 - 10:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Accountability, Trust and PET
Deep dive in and capacity buildingArtificial Intelligence

This session will explore cutting-edge approaches to responsibly sharing personal data for AI development. Topics include federated learning, synthetic data generation, and Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), focusing on how these methods support data privacy, facilitate cross-border collaboration, and help meet regulatory requirements in healthcare research, and other sensitive sectors. The session will include practical insights from the specialists in PET domain, based on their experien...