The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Annual Meeting 2019

The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Annual Meeting 2019 was a specialized gathering focused on international electronic information management, discovery, and disclosure. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust, complex litigation, intellectual property rights, and data security and privacy law, the event took place at the Don CeSar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on January 14-15, 2019. This meeting marked the first full, stand-alone Working Group meeting for Working Group 6, which had previously held half-day sessions following The Sedona Conference's Annual International Programme.

The agenda for the 2019 Annual Meeting included discussions on several critical topics:

- Choice of law for data in the international context

- International arbitration

- International legal holds

- Ephemeral data

- Dawn raids

Additionally, the meeting featured sessions on EU regulatory developments and cross-border discovery case law updates, as well as updates on cross-border discovery, investigations, and data protection laws in regions including APAC, South America, and the Middle East.

The event provided networking opportunities for professionals involved in international electronic information management, discovery, and disclosure. Attendees had the chance to engage with experts and peers in the field, discuss emerging challenges, and collaborate on best practices. The meeting also offered insights into the latest developments in international data management and legal compliance.

This Annual Meeting was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, corporate counsel, and information governance specialists involved in cross-border data management and compliance. Attendees gained valuable knowledge on international legal issues, data protection laws, and best practices for managing electronic information in a global context.