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IAPP Data Protection Congress 2018

by International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

The IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018 is a premier event organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the world's largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community. This annual congress serves as a central hub for European privacy policy debate, thought leadership, and strategic thinking among data protection professionals.

The 2018 congress focuses on practical guidance for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) era, featuring success stories from peers and high-level discourse on data protection. Attendees can expect sessions covering GDPR implementation, compliance strategies, and emerging privacy challenges in the digital age.

In addition to informative sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, including workshops and roundtable discussions. Notable speakers include leading experts from the European Commission, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), and various national data protection authorities, providing valuable insights into the evolving privacy landscape.

This congress is ideal for data protection officers, privacy professionals, legal experts, and compliance officers seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in European data protection law and policy, and to connect with peers in the field.

Speakers(21)

Aoife Sexton

Chief Privacy Officer at Trbata

Aoife Sexton is the Chief Privacy Officer at Trbata, where she leads the company's privacy initiatives. She played a key role in Trbata receiving the HPE-IAPP Privacy Innovation Award in 2018 for their approach to data anonymization and analytics.

Ashley Winton

Partner at McDermott Will & Emery

Ashley Winton is a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, focusing on data protection and cybersecurity law. He spoke on the panel 'GDPR Class Actions: The Perfect Storm' at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018.

Bruno Gencarelli

Head of International Data Flows and Protection Unit at European Commission

Bruno Gencarelli is the Head of the International Data Flows and Protection Unit at the European Commission, overseeing data protection policies. He spoke on the panel 'EU Data Protection Policy: What's Next?' at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018.

Christopher J. Foreman

Chief Privacy Officer at Merck & Co., Inc.

Christopher J. Foreman is the Chief Privacy Officer at Merck & Co., Inc., overseeing the company's global privacy program.

Eduardo Ustaran

Partner at Hogan Lovells

Eduardo Ustaran is a Partner at Hogan Lovells, specializing in global privacy and cybersecurity law. He spoke on the panel 'International Data Transfers: Navigating the New Landscape' at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018.

Giovanni Buttarelli

European Data Protection Supervisor at European Data Protection Supervisor

Giovanni Buttarelli served as the European Data Protection Supervisor, leading the EU's data protection authority. He delivered a keynote address on 'The State of Data Protection in the EU' at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018.

Irith Kist

Data Protection Officer at Netherlands Cancer Institute e28093 Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital

Irith Kist is the Data Protection Officer at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, specializing in privacy law.

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin

Chair at CNIL (French Data Protection Authority)

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin is the Chair of CNIL, the French Data Protection Authority, overseeing data protection enforcement in France. She participated in the panel 'Regulators' Roundtable: Enforcing GDPR' at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018.

JoAnn Stonier

Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Mastercard

JoAnn Stonier serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Mastercard, overseeing the company's data strategy and governance. She participated in a panel discussion at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018 on Trbata's privacy program.

Jyn Schultze-Melling

Director of Privacy Policy at Facebook

Jyn Schultze-Melling is the Director of Privacy Policy at Facebook, focusing on data protection and privacy issues. He participated in the session 'Social Media and Data Protection: Challenges and Opportunities' at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018.

Event Details

Date
November 14-15, 2018
2 days
Location
🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
SQUARE – Brussels Meeting Centre
Audience
Data protection officers, privacy professionals, legal experts, compliance officers

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