Description
Prepare to dive into the latest trends, challenges, and advancements at SCL’s Annual Data Protection Conference—a must-attend for anyone navigating the complexities of privacy law and data compliance. Join top experts and senior leaders as they deliver in-depth sessions covering the year’s most significant legal developments, practical compliance strategies, and cutting-edge tools. With sessions on children’s data protection, the expanding role of privacy lawyers, and more, this conference offers an opportunity to gain insights and network with leaders in the field.
Chairs:
Matthew Nuding, Associate, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR)
Karishma Brahmbhatt, Counsel, A&O Shearman
Speakers:
Tim Pitt-Payne KC, 11KBW
Tim Capel, Interim General Counsel, ICO
Marta Dunphy-Moriel, Founder, Dunphy-Moriel Legal Services LTD~
Tom Evans, Counsel, WSGR
Denzil Tapsell-Gunner, General Counsel, Yoti
John O’Brien, Head of Legal, Data Protection, Revolut
Laura Leanca, Legal Director & Deputy DPO, RS Group plc
James Evans, Associate General Counsel, Yahoo
Josephine Jay, Senior Associate, Goodwin
Tim Roberts, Partner & Managing Director, UK Country Co-Leader, AlixPartners
Why attend:
Gain critical insights into the ever-evolving landscape of data protection, privacy laws, and compliance. This event is a unique opportunity for legal professionals, policymakers, tech experts, and business leaders to stay informed about emerging issues, best practices, and recent developments in data protection.
Who should attend :
- IT Lawyers (in private practice and in-house)
- IT Law academics and students
- Tech sector professionals & managers who need to understand data protection and privacy
- Anyone interested in data protection and privacy
Session descriptions:
- Significant Legal Developments
Tim Pitt Payne KC will provide a comprehensive roundup of the significant legal developments from the past 12 months. - Update from the ICO
- Protecting Children Online: Key Insights and Best Practices.
This year, children’s privacy and online safety is set to be a major focus in the EU and the UK, with the finalisation of regulatory guidance and online safety laws taking full effect. The panel will explore what to consider when implementing age assurance tools and how to design products that meet both compliance requirements and user needs. It will conclude with a discussion of regulatory priorities and enforcement trends, providing actionable takeaways for organisations. - AI Governance and Privacy: Balancing Opportunity with Responsibility.
The panel of AI experts and privacy professionals will discuss the nascent but rapidly developing area of AI governance, and the expanding role of privacy professionals in managing AI related risks. They’ll cover the now — in particular some of the tricky GDPR issues arising in AI contexts, and what they’re observing in terms of how businesses are implementing AI governance — and what is coming down the line with the AI Act and beyond.
Join us on Wednesday 5 February 2025 for this essential training. This is one of SCL’s most popular events and sells out every year so secure your place now!
This event is hosted and sponsored by Goodwin Procter and organised by the SCL Privacy and Data Protection Group.
Administration notes:
Fees:
£170 + VAT (£204) for SCL members
£340 + VAT (£408) for non members
To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.
Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.
Venue address:
Goodwin Procter
Sancroft
10-15 Newgate St
London
EC1A 7AZ
Registration and attendee arrival:
Registration for this event begins at 3:00 pm. We kindly ask that you arrive on time to ensure a prompt start.
Joining details:
For in-person events, you will receive joining details within 24 hours of the event. For online events, we will send the Zoom link on the morning of the event.
Recording:
This event will be recorded and the recording will be available to delegates shortly afterward.
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