Global Data Protection and Privacy Law Developments: UAE: How Data Protection Measures are Evolving and What the Future Holds

The UAE does not have a full federal data protection and privacy law, nor does it have a regulatory authority.

But, matters are evolving and this panel will explore what the future might herald for regulations in the United Arab Emirates.

Timing

Wednesday, 22 September, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (BST)

Antonis Patrikios, Partner, Dentons

Lori Baker, VP, Legal & Director of Data Protection, DIFC

Ben Gibson, Legal Director, CMS

Nick Roudev, Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP

PrivSec Global

Speakers
Lori Baker

VP, Legal & Director of Data Protection, DIFC
Session
Operationalising Data Retention to Reduce Data Risks

It is estimated that up to 70% of an organisation’s unstructured data is redundant, obsolete and trivial, which creates enormous risk to potential cyber threats, as well as exposure to regulations such as the GDPR for non-compliance in handling and deleting data accordingly. Data you do not have cannot be breached, it isn’t discoverable in litigation or investigations, and it doesn’t require any efforts to store, secure, or manage effectively.
Session
Global Data Protection and Privacy Law Developments: How Ready is China and the World for their new Data Security Law?

China’s Data Security Law contains provisions that cover the usage, collection, and protection of data in the PRC. Violations will trigger penalty fines and even suspension of business and revocation of license or permits.

You're not signed in.

Session
Why Most CCPA Cases Will Fail: Five Hurdles Plaintiffs Must Clear

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a landmark U.S. privacy law with many laudable features. But the law’s private right of action is not among its strongest provisions. The CCPA’s private right of action only grants consumers who have suffered very specific data breaches a limited right to sue. However, this has not stopped law firms trying to force through legal challenges against businesses that have violated irrelevant parts of the CCPA.
Session
AI Regulation: Stifling Innovation or Not Going Far Enough?

There are a number of ongoing discussions surrounding whether AI can be trustworthy or that now is the time to harmonise AI principles, but what does regulation mean for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
Session
Global Data Protection and Privacy Law Developments, Canada; Reforms, regional developments, and new regulations: How Canada is developing their Data Protection Laws

A huge number of firms in Canada are preparing themselves for changes to the Data Protection and Privacy Laws in Canada, but are these reforms going to happen?