The role of the DPO: Insights from Practitioners

Since the entry into force of the GDPR, firms have taken the step to nominate a DPO, but the role itself presents a series of challenges. As experienced personal data protection practitioners acting as DPO to both SMEs and multinational organisations with a global presence, we would like to invite you to join us for a lunch and learn session where we will present:

• How the DPO can support firms efficiently and effectively manage privacy risks, using a risk based approach and how this translates into practice
• How DPOs support firms comply with key data protection obligations including:
• Handling data breaches
• Data subject requests

• Data Protection Impact Assessments
• Accountability – policies, procedures and tracker files
• Implementing and respecting retention periods

• What the DPO can do to earn the title of a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, such as strengthening the relationship with:
• HR – ensuring privacy by design for new projects affecting staff
• Legal – integrating data protection into the firm’s procurement process
• Marketing – privacy considerations in the digital arena
• Outlining how the DPO can bridge the gap between Information Security and Legal
• How the DPO can support firms align compliance efforts with best practice (such as the GDPR-CARPA, or the ISO 27701)

Following the presentation, there will be a panel discussion with DPOs and key internal stakeholders from various sectors on the challenges that they face, and how they address them.

Featured Speakers

• • Catherine Alter, DPO, Spuerkeess
  • Pierre Hoët, CFO, Syncordis PFS
  • Hervé Villance, DPO, Telkea Group
  • Jean-Hubert Antoine, Director, Grant Thornton Luxembourg
  • Shariq Arif, Director, Grant Thornton Luxembourg

Agenda

• 11.30 AM - Welcome 
• 12 PM - Presentation
• 1.00 PM - Walking lunch

Practical Information

Free participation – Registration required