Judith Leschanz has been working in the field of data protection for more than 20 years and has relevant expertise in managing various data protection law issues in an international environment.
She started her career at mobilkom austria (A1) and has held various executive positions in and outside the A1 Group ever since. In addition, she serves as chairwoman of the Board of the Association of Austrian Data Protection Officers (www.privacyofficers.at ), vice president of EFDPO (European expert network of data protection officers) and is managing director of the Secur-Data Betriebsberatungs GmbH. Moreover Judith Leschanz is lecturer at the prestigious Danube University in Krems and speaker at leading data industry events.
Sessions in which Judith Leschanz participates
Wednesday 19 April, 2023
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...
Friday 14 June, 2024
Introduction Since the implementation of the GDPR, individuals have been granted enhanced rights and protection regarding their personal data. However, in cases of data breaches or non-compliance, affected parties may seek compensation for damages. This crucial session is dedicated to exploring GDPR-related damage compensation, legal frameworks, precedents, and challenges regarding th...
Friday 16 May, 2025
This unique session explores the evolving responsibilities of DPOs in the field of AI governance, focusing on the challenges, ethical dilemmas, and opportunities that come with overseeing AI systems that may impact personal data. Join the panel for a forward-thinking discussion about how DPOs can steer the future of AI governance while staying true to their core mission of data protection.
Sessions in which Judith Leschanz attends
Tuesday 18 April, 2023
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.In addition we will also offer a coffee break at Scuola Grande di San Rocco on Tuesday 18 April.
Wednesday 19 April, 2023
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...
Technical and Legal Aspects Relating to the (Re)Use of Health Data when Repurposing Machine Learning Models in the EU