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The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC)’s decisions against Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are some of the most significant developments in data protection since the passing of the GDPR.

Now the dust has settled, our panel will debate the merits of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)’s approach towards lawful bases for processing, and consider how they might impact businesses beyond Meta.

Host

• Alistair Cole, COO, Privacy Culture

Speakers

• Níamh Melia, DPO, Revolut UK
• Andreea Mare, Group Data Protection Officer, Superbet Group
• Mark Grech, Founder - ProdMark 365
• Daniel Coady, Solicitor & Principal Privacy Counsel, RTE

The topic of international data transfers has been a contentious subject since the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rules on the Schrems II case, invalidating the EU-US privacy shield and changing the way organisations manage persona data transfers overnight.

Beyond the question of legality between transferring data between the US and the EU, data transfers are brought to the forefront in other regulatory updates including the UK Data Protection Bill, China’s PIPL, Canada’s PIPEDA, UAE’s PDPA.

Join this session as we explore:​
· How to effectively manage data transfers and mitigate risk of non-compliance with respect to global data transfer requirements​
· How organisations need to document and assess the risk of data transfers, and provide consumers with notice and choice to share data with third parties​
· A look at recent enforcement activity in the EU on data transfers​

Host

• Joseph Byrne, Solutions Engineering Specialist, FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, GRCP

New data protection and privacy laws are developing all over the world. Yet the amount of data collected about people by corporations and governments continues to increase. And new technology, such as biometrics, IoT, and AI, bring new surveillance opportunities.

In this panel, privacy experts will debate whether surveillance is more pervasive than ever, and discuss whether it’s too late to turn the tide.

Host

• To be announced, more information coming soon!

Speakers

• Dr. Mohamed Abdur Rahman, Associate Professor, Cyber Security and Forensic Computing, University of Prince Mugrin
• Cecilia Choeri, Partner and Head of Data Privacy and Technology, Chediak Advogados
• André H. Paris, CIPM, CCEP-I, Managing Partner, Fakos - Data Privacy & Compliance Consultancy
• Glenn Wilkinson, Ethical Hacker

Large Language Models (LLMs) and image generation are officially mainstream. With millions of people using AI tools every day, the internet and wider society are changing fast.

But there’s an elephant in the room. How does a product that indiscriminately scrapes personal data from the web coexist with GDPR principles such as data minimisation and purpose limitation? Let alone the implications for security, data subject rights, and lawfulness.

Host

• To be announced, more information coming soon!

Speakers

• Dr Pieter van der Walt, Group Chief Privacy Officer, Discovery LTD
• Cristiana Deca, CEO & Data Protection Expert, Decalex Digital
• Huzefa Tavawalla, Head: Bangalore Office & Disruptive Technologies Practice Group, Nishith Desai Associates
• Dr. Nathalie Moreno, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP

There is no such thing as perfect compliance - privacy incidents can and will happen.

What matters most is that you have a systematic and rigorous approach to privacy management, and that you are continuously working to be better prepared tomorrow than you are today.

In this session, our guests discuss how to identify, prioritise and address potential gaps in your readiness to demonstrate compliance.

Host

• To be announced, more information coming soon!

Speakers

• Mihai Ghita, Co-founder, Sypher
• Emma Martins, Data Protection Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Authority
• Francesco Pozzoli, Deputy Data Protection Officer, Very Ireland

Research suggests that most organisations hit with a ransomware attack end up paying the ransom. Perhaps this is understandable—but is it the right decision? And can paying a ransom to cybercriminals actually be illegal in some circumstances?

This session will address the elephant in the room: Is paying the ransom ever right? And what can organisations do to help ensure they never have to make this difficult decision.

Host

• Prof. Steven Furnell, Professor of Cyber Security, University of Nottingham

Speakers

• Glenn Wilkinson, Ethical Hacker
• Aditi Ramachandran, Head of Cyber Security Strategy, 6point6
• Francesco Capparelli, Senior Fellow Researcher, Italian Institute for Privacy

AI presents new challenges for security teams, with new tools available for hackers and more advanced social engineering techniques. But AI also provides new defences to help security teams detect and prevent attacks.

This session will explore how AI is changing the threat landscape—and how to leverage AI to defend your organisation.

Host

• To be announced, more information coming soon!

Speakers

• Michael Fortune, Senior Manager Data Behaviours & Culture, BT Group
• Dr. Mohamed Abdur Rahman, Associate Professor, Cyber Security and Forensic Computing, University of Prince Mugrin
• Manisha Aurora, Global Privacy Attorney, Verizon
• Jennifer Riggins, Tech Storyteller, The New Stack

Today’s security teams’ task lists are becoming more and more complex. To deal with a rapidly-growing threat environment and increasingly sophisticated bad actors, security teams are managing multiple tools that don’t provide a needed outside-in perspective. To protect your organization and customer data from harmful breaches, consider the advantages of deploying a threat hunting and exposure management platform powered by best-in-class internet intelligence.

Host

• David SooHoo, VP Product at Censys

Jurisdictions everywhere are trying to make the internet a safer place for kids. But this is no easy task. Is there a privacy-respecting way to implement age verification or ID requirements? Or do we have to sacrifice some privacy in the name of child safety?

This session will explore the current child privacy landscape: What’s required, what’s expected, and how to balance the rights of children and adult users.

Host

• Toni McLelland, Managing Director, 1st Life Group

Speakers

• Mariano Peruzzotti, Partner, Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum
• Emilios Lemoniatis, Chief Digital Ethics and Privacy Officer Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Gavin Stone, Intelligence Officer, Sector Intelligence Group

To ensure safety, the metaverse should have robust security and privacy measures to protect users from cyber threats such as hacking, fraud, and harassment. Appropriate regulations and laws should be put in place to prevent exploitation and protect users' data and privacy.

Ensuring the metaverse is open, safe, and accessible will require collaboration between technology companies, policymakers, and user communities.

Join our discussion to explore how by working together, we can create a metaverse that benefits everyone and promotes innovation and creativity in a safe and inclusive environment.

Host

• Emilios Lemoniatis, Chief Digital Ethics and Privacy Officer Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Speakers

• Leanne Bats, Head of Web3 Strategy, New Zealand Rugby
• Arthur Zablocki, Founder, Fans of Crypto
• Sanjay Raghavan, VP, web3 Initiatives, Roofstock
• Whitney Abigail James, Web3 Marketer & Advisor

One of the most fundamental tenets of Web3 is for consumers to regain ownership and control of their data. This means that they will be able to choose if and when information about them can be shared and used or even receive payments for access.

But what practical steps do companies need to take in order to comply? Is Web3 the solution to restoring trust between consumers and brands?

Host

• Marta Dunphy-Moriel, Founder, Dunphy-Moriel Legal Services LTD

Speakers

• Adebayo Tiamiyu, Web3 Investigations and Intelligence Expert
• Yaser Zia, Chief Information Security Officer, Iranian Offshore Oil Company