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International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners 2018

by European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP)

The International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners (ICDPPC) is an annual global forum that brings together independent regulators to discuss and adopt resolutions on privacy, data protection, and freedom of information. The 40th edition of the conference was co-hosted by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP) from October 22 to 26, 2018, in Brussels, Belgium, and Sofia, Bulgaria.

The 2018 conference focused on the theme "Debating Ethics: Dignity and Respect in Data Driven Life," addressing the ethical dimensions of personal data processing in the digital era. Key topics included digital ethics, the impact of artificial intelligence on privacy, and the role of data protection authorities in upholding human dignity in a data-driven world.

The event featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and philosopher Anita Allen. The conference provided numerous networking opportunities, panel discussions, and side events, facilitating collaboration among data protection authorities, industry leaders, academics, and civil society representatives.

Professionals involved in data protection, privacy law, information security, and related fields would benefit from attending to stay informed about global trends, engage with experts, and contribute to the ongoing discourse on ethical data practices.

Speakers(23)

Andrea Jelinek

Chair at European Data Protection Board

Andrea Jelinek is the Chair of the European Data Protection Board, coordinating data protection authorities across Europe.

Anita Allen

Professor of Law and Philosophy at University of Pennsylvania

Anita Allen is a leading philosopher and professor specializing in privacy law and ethics.

Bruno Gencarelli

Head of International Data Flows and Protection Unit at European Commission

Bruno Gencarelli leads the International Data Flows and Protection Unit at the European Commission.

Danilo Doneda

Professor at Brazil

Danilo Doneda is a Brazilian professor specializing in data protection and privacy law.

Felipe Harboe

Member of Parliament at Chile

Felipe Harboe is a Chilean politician and advocate for data protection legislation.

Giovanni Buttarelli

European Data Protection Supervisor at EDPS

Giovanni Buttarelli served as the European Data Protection Supervisor, advocating for privacy rights in the EU.

Guido Raimondi

President at European Court of Human Rights

Guido Raimondi served as the President of the European Court of Human Rights, focusing on human rights law.

Helen Dixon

Data Protection Commissioner at Ireland

Helen Dixon is the Data Protection Commissioner for Ireland, overseeing the enforcement of data protection laws.

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin

Chair at International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin chaired the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners.

Isabelle Vereecken

Head of Secretariat at European Data Protection Board

Isabelle Vereecken is the Head of the Secretariat for the European Data Protection Board.

Event Details

Date
October 24, 2018
Location
🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
European Parliament Hemicycle
Audience
Data protection authorities, privacy professionals, legal experts, academics, industry leaders, civil society representatives
Attendees
Over 1,100 delegates from 85 countries

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