CPDP Data Protection Day 2025
A new Mandate for Data Protection
On January 28, 2025, the Council of Europe, CPDP Conferences, and the European Data Protection Supervisor will co-host the CPDP Data Protection Day in Brussels, Belgium. This event celebrates the anniversary of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dedicated to safeguarding privacy rights in the digital age. Marking its 44th year, the event focuses on the continued importance of data protection in an era of unprecedented technological innovation.
The conference will delve into issues related to technology, governance, and privacy, with a focus on the challenges posed by cutting-edge advancements like artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and large-scale data analytics. Experts and policymakers will discuss how to navigate these complexities while maintaining privacy protections for individuals across Europe and beyond. The event aims to foster collaboration and dialogue, ensuring that innovation and regulation progress hand in hand.
Highlights of the programme include panels on
"EU Institutions and Data Protection: What Lies Ahead?"
"Neuroscience and Data Protection"
These sessions will explore the future trajectory of data governance within the EU and examine the profound implications of emerging technologies on personal rights and freedoms. Attendees will gain valuable insights into balancing technological opportunities with ethical and legal responsibilities.
Practical Information:
Location: Charlemagne building, Rue de la Loi 170, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
When: 28 January 2025 - 8:30 - 18:30
How: In-person and online
For more information on the event, such as to the online access, and to register for the CPDP Data Protection day, visit the related data.europa.eu event page.
Information taken from The official portal for European data
