The Privacy Conference 2015, organized by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong, was an international event focusing on the intersection of big data and privacy. The conference aimed to address the challenges and opportunities presented by big data from a privacy perspective, bringing together experts from around the world to share insights and strategies.
Key topics covered during the conference included legislative controls related to big data, innovative approaches based on risk-benefit analysis, and ethical information governance. Discussions emphasized the importance of balancing the benefits of big data analytics with the need to protect individual privacy rights.
The event featured an international panel of distinguished speakers, including privacy regulators from the United States and Australia, academics, and privacy professionals from think tanks and multinational corporations. Notable speakers included Bojana Bellamy, President of Hunton & Williams LLP's Centre for Information Policy Leadership, who moderated a panel discussion on emerging best practices in big data and privacy.
The conference attracted approximately 250 participants, including data privacy officers, information and communications technology professionals, legal experts, and business leaders. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in in-depth discussions, and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of data privacy in the era of big data.
Speakers(5)
Mr. Peter Cullen
Executive Strategist for Policy Innovation at The Information Accountability Foundation
Peter Cullen is the Executive Strategist for Policy Innovation at The Information Accountability Foundation in the US. He has extensive experience in information governance and privacy, focusing on responsible information use in the era of big data. He has been involved in developing strategies that balance innovation with privacy protection.
Ms. Bojana Bellamy
President at Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP
Bojana Bellamy is the President of Hunton & Williams LLP's Centre for Information Policy Leadership, a preeminent global information policy think tank located in Washington, DC and London. She brings more than 20 years of experience and deep knowledge of global data privacy and cybersecurity law, compliance, and policy. Prior to joining Hunton & Williams, she served for 12 years as the Global Director of Data Privacy at Accenture.
Ms. Christina Peters
Chief Privacy Officer at IBM
Christina Peters is Chief Privacy Officer at IBM, where she is responsible for information policy and practices affecting over 400,000 employees and thousands of clients. She leads a global team of legal, data protection, and technical professionals at IBM who address privacy and data security. She also leads IBM’s global engagement in public policy and industry initiatives on data security and privacy.
Ms. Kimberly S. Gray
Global Chief Privacy Officer at IMS Health
Kimberly S. Gray is the Global Chief Privacy Officer of IMS Health, overseeing the company's privacy, data protection, and data management program. An attorney with experience in private practice and corporate settings, she has served on various boards and councils related to privacy and information security. She holds a Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University and lectures frequently on privacy and information security issues.
Professor Fred H. Cate
Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Fred H. Cate is a Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and a senior policy advisor to the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP. He has testified before numerous congressional committees and speaks frequently before professional, industry, and government groups. He is the author of more than 150 articles and books and is one of the founding editors of the Oxford University Press journal, International Data Privacy Law.
Event Details
- Date
- September 29-30, 2015
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Data privacy officers, ICT professionals, legal experts, business leaders
- Attendees
- Approximately 250 participants