Bird & Bird's DIFC New Data Protection Law - Data Protection Officers: Role and Legal Requirements in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speakers

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Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi

Co Manager of the San Francisco Office and Global Head of Privacy Solutions
United States

Like other jurisdictions across the world, the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) has recently enacted a new data protection law inspired by the European General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). This new piece of legislation will include the requirement for some organisations to appoint a Data Protection Officer ("DPO").

Join our webinar to learn more about the role of a DPO, their position within an organization as well as local (DIFC) and European requirements for their appointment.

13:00 - 13:45
  • Concept of Data Protection Officer
  • DPO Requirement, global overview (UAE, Europe and beyond)
13:55 - 14:30
  • Position of the DPO within the organisation
  • Benefits of having an internal DPO, or to outsource the function.
  • Insight on the in-house DPO experience 
    o Interview with Boris Paulin, Group Data Protection Officer, Groupe Kering
  • Questions and answers.
     

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