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Privacy in a Ready Stance: A MENA Perspective

by Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Middle East and North Africa

"Privacy in a Ready Stance: A MENA Perspective" is a webinar organized by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Middle East and North Africa chapter. This event aims to address the rapid developments in data protection regulations across the MENA region and prepare organizations for upcoming privacy legislation.

The webinar features a keynote presentation by J. Trevor Hughes, President and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Key topics include global data protection and privacy trends, the evolving landscape's impact on the MENA region, and lessons from other jurisdictions to localize privacy management and operations in MENA.

The event concludes with a 15-minute Q&A session facilitated by Dale Waterman, Managing Director at Breakwater Solutions, providing attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers and discuss specific privacy concerns relevant to their organizations.

This webinar is particularly beneficial for legal professionals, compliance officers, and business leaders operating in the MENA region who seek to stay informed about data protection developments and implement effective privacy strategies within their organizations.

Speakers(2)

Dale Waterman

Managing Director at Breakwater Solutions

Dale Waterman is the Managing Director at Breakwater Solutions, where he facilitates discussions and Q&A sessions on data privacy topics. He has extensive experience in privacy and data protection, particularly within the Middle East and North Africa region.

J. Trevor Hughes

President & CEO at International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

J. Trevor Hughes leads the world's largest association of privacy professionals, promoting and supporting the privacy profession globally. He is widely recognized as a leading privacy expert, having appeared at events such as SXSW and RSA, and has contributed to media outlets like the New York Times, TechCrunch, and WIRED. He has also provided testimony on privacy issues before the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and the British Parliament.

Event Details

Date
March 31, 2022
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, compliance officers, business leaders in the MENA region

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