Bird & Bird's DIFC New Data Protection Law - Data Protection Officers: Role and Legal Requirements in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Like other jurisdictions across the world, the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) has recently enacted a new data protection law inspired by the European General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). This new piece of legislation will include the requirement for some organisations to appoint a Data Protection Officer ("DPO").

Join our webinar to learn more about the role of a DPO, their position within an organization as well as local (DIFC) and European requirements for their appointment.

13:00 - 13:45
  • Concept of Data Protection Officer
  • DPO Requirement, global overview (UAE, Europe and beyond)
13:55 - 14:30
  • Position of the DPO within the organisation
  • Benefits of having an internal DPO, or to outsource the function.
  • Insight on the in-house DPO experience 
    o Interview with Boris Paulin, Group Data Protection Officer, Groupe Kering
  • Questions and answers.
     

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