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World Bank Live Event on Data Privacy

by World Bank Group

The World Bank Group Data Privacy Day 2022 was an international event held on January 28, 2022, organized by the World Bank Group. This annual event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust in the digital age.

The event featured a series of sessions covering key topics such as global privacy trends, the impact of data breaches, ethical considerations in data-driven decision-making, and the future of privacy programs and governance. Notable sessions included discussions on vaccine passports, ethics in data-driven decision-making, and lessons learned from the SolarWinds incident.

Prominent speakers at the event included Dr. Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, Vice President for Global Privacy at the Future of Privacy Forum; Ms. Pam Dixon, Founder and Executive Director of the World Privacy Forum; and Mr. J. Trevor Hughes, President and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. The event provided opportunities for networking and engaging with experts in the field of data privacy.

The event was particularly relevant for professionals involved in data protection, cybersecurity, legal compliance, and information governance. Attendees gained valuable insights into emerging privacy challenges and best practices for responsible data handling in an increasingly digital world.

Speakers(26)

Andrew Sherwin

Partner at DLA Piper

Andrew Sherwin is a Partner at DLA Piper.

Aradhana Kumar-Capoor

Director and General Counsel at Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

Aradhana Kumar-Capoor serves as the Director and General Counsel at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena

Data Protection Commissioner, Mexico at Global Privacy Assembly

Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena serves as the Data Protection Commissioner of Mexico and is the President of the Global Privacy Assembly.

Bob Siegel

Founder and President at Privacy Ref

Bob Siegel is the Founder and President of Privacy Ref.

Bojana Bellamy

President at Center for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL)

Bojana Bellamy is the President of the Center for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL).

Ceri Lawley

Chief Compliance Officer at International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Ceri Lawley is the Chief Compliance Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Clay Lin

Director at World Bank Information and Technology Solutions, Security and Risk Management

Clay Lin serves as the Director of World Bank Information and Technology Solutions, Security and Risk Management.

Denis Robitaille

Former Vice President and Chief Information Officer at World Bank Group

Denis Robitaille is the former Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the World Bank Group.

Ethiopis Tafara

Regional Vice President, Africa at International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Ethiopis Tafara serves as the Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna

Vice President for Global Privacy at Future of Privacy Forum

Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna is the Vice President for Global Privacy at the Future of Privacy Forum.

Event Details

Date
June 15, 2022
Location
Virtual
Virtual Event
Pricing
Free
Audience
Professionals in data protection, cybersecurity, legal compliance, and information governance.

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