08:00

Registration

09:00

Chairperson’s welcome and introductions

  • Steve Wright Group Data Privacy & InfoSec Officer, John Lewis Partnership

09:10

KEYNOTE: Brexit and the implications for the UK data protection landscape

  • EU restrictions on transferring personal data
  • Analysing the UK’s potential options, including: adequacy decision, EEA/EFTA membership, bilateral data pact, liberalisation of data protection laws
  • Differences in regulatory approach between the EU and the US in relation to data protection
  • Looking ahead – what can be done by companies now?

09:55

GDPR – Bridging the gap: Where are you now? Where will you need to be?

  • Key changes to data protection law under the GDPR
  • Will Brexit actually impact the UK implementation of GDPR?
  • May 2018 deadline – where should you be now if you want to be compliant
  • Challenges Data Protection Officers are facing in implementing GDPR  compliance measures
  • Constantine Karbaliotis Vice President, Privacy Office Solutions, Nymity
  • David Smith EU Research Advisor of Nymity, and former Deputy Commissioner and Director of Data Protection Information Commissioners
  • James Leaton Gray Director, The Privacy Practice

10:40

Morning refreshments

11:10

Cross-border data transfer developments

  • Cross-border data transfer in the context of GDPR requirements
  • Overview of the EU-US Privacy Shield framework
  • Are the Privacy Shield and alternative data transfer mechanisms such as EU standard contractual clauses vulnerable to invalidity challenges?

11:55

Analysing, understanding and following your privacy impact assessments (PIA) results

  • How to use PIAs to  comply with the GDPR obligations
  • What are your obligations as a Data Protection Officer regarding risk after the PIA?
  • Best practices to minimise the risk of an intrusion into information privacy

12:40

Lunch

13:40

Breakout sessions

A choice of one of the following two options

Breakout option 1 – Going back to basics – How to be a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

  • Identifying your core responsibilities – What are your company needs?
  • Developing pratical policies for handling personal data
  • How to effectively communicate internal data protection policies and processes (externally and internally)
  • Top tips from a senior DPO: developing your role within the business
  • What are the DPO requirements under the GDPR
  • KPIs – Turning them into your best friends

Breakout option 2 – Cyber security trends and approaches to data protection

  • Data protection vs information security vs cyber security
  • How can you ensure your current cyber security infrastructure is the best one for the business?
  • Network & Information Security (NIS) Directive – the Cybersecurity Directive before and after Brexit – breach notifications

14:25

Breakout sessions

A choice of one of the following two options

Breakout option 1 – The impact of data protection in artificial intelligence

  • Putting the right systems in place to avoid data protection attacks by intelligent machines
  • Using machine learning – identifying internal and external threats
  • Artificial intelligence vs the human element
  • AI impacts on the security profession

Breakout option 2 – Outsourcing and cloud computing

  • What impact will the GDPR have on outsourcing contracts ?
  • How are customers and suppliers reacting now to changes in data protection law and practice ?
  • What should you be putting in your contracts in preparation for the GDPR ?
  • How do cloud contracts differ from outsourcing contracts in this context ?

15:10

Afternoon refreshments

15:40

New obligations on data processors under the GDPR

  • Direct obligations and liability on data processors for the first time
  • Controller-processor contracts – what must be covered?
  • Sub-contracting restrictions and consent
  • Accountability and demonstrating compliance
  • Security and breach notification requirements
  • Further requirements including on transfer to third parties and appointing DPOs

16:25

The changes ahead: the Information Commissioner’s view

  • The new Commissioner’s priorities
  • Building competence on GDPR
  • The future of DP regulation in the UK
  • Jonathan Bamford Head of Strategic Liaison, Information Commissioner’s Office

17:10

Chairperson’s closing comments followed by drinks and canapé reception

  • Steve Wright Group Data Privacy & InfoSec Officer, John Lewis Partnership

Please note the agenda is subject to change

The page will be updated with further details on the agenda once they are confirmed.