Technology is at the heart of the most important social and economic advances of the last 20 years. It is an enabler of the digital transformation that is set to enrich how we live and work.  It is also often at the centre of controversy over how and for what purpose it collects, generates or uses data. This session will explore the inextricable link between digital transformation and privacy, and the European measures that hope to level the...

Introduction Democratic societies must address dual obligations: to protect their population and to preserve the fundamental rights of their citizens. They seek to balance national security interests wit...

Introduction This session provides an in-depth analysis of the recent evolution and current status of cross-Atlantic data protection collaboration and convergence. It will discuss the challenges and opportunities for both regions to overcome their differences and develop common frameworks. The panel will consider the common interests and interdependencies of the two regions and their ...

Introduction This session will analyze the policies, initiatives, and collaborative efforts undertaken by G7 member countries to establish solid frameworks that prioritize individuals’ privacy rights, while maintaining innovation and economic growth. The attendees will explore the challenges, responsibilities, opportunities, and aspirations in building a world where privacy and data r...

Introduction With the adoption of AI-related regulations, this session focuses on the critical imperative of making AI trustable, transparent, understandable, and accountable, as it continues to be integrated in various aspects of society. The speakers will explore strategies and practices for achieving these goals, by empowering organizations and professionals to benefit from the ful...

Introduction Following last year's discussion, this session will discuss and explore the possibility to support convergence and interoperability in the field of data protection certification between three major international data protection normative frameworks: Convention 108+ of the Council of Europe, the EU GDPR, and the Global CBPR Forum. It will also explore and discuss different...