April 2022: what’s happening in the world of privacy and data security?
This April looks to be a promising month for security enthusiasts, offering several great talks on ensuring data protection, addressing data leaks and breaches, and rigorous courses for ensuring best practices.
Here are some of the events you can look forward to this month!
5th April 2022 - GRC World Forums - Data Control: How IT and Security leaders are driving innovation in data privacy and governance
This webinar will be a must-go for professionals who are interested in taking a more active approach to privacy initiatives, as well as those wanting to learn more about risk management and compliance. It shall cover how technology teams can both support privacy programs, whilst also getting the most out of data governance and security - as well as how privacy-enhancing technology can play a key role for all companies.
You can register for this talk here.
5-7th April 2022 - The Security Safety Event 2022
Considered to be the UK’s No.1 commercial, enterprise, and residential security event; The Security Event will be happening this April at the NEC in Birmingham. This event gives attendees the opportunity to network with key players in the field of security, hear from leading experts in the security market, and connect with world-leading manufacturers and suppliers from across the UK.
If you are in the market for new and innovative solutions for future endeavours, there are over 9000 industry professionals, over 200 exhibitors, along with products and solutions for IT & Cybersecurity, video analytics, CCTV and video surveillance, and much more!
You can register for the talk here.
6th April 2022 - GRC World Forums - SaaS innovation & data exposure, the shocking truth about your cloud innovation tools
With more questions being thrown up surrounding cross-border data transfers and the growing adoption of cloud services, there still seems to be confusion about cloud solutions. This GRC World Forums webinar hopes to give a clear and concise rundown on how organisations should be approaching SaaS data security and data protection, as well as what the next “new normal” might look like for security professionals. Featuring Graham Russell, Director of Market Intelligence, at OwnBackup, Nigel Tozer, Data and Technology thought leader at Metarista, and Brian Olearczyk, Former Chief Revenue Officer for RevCult, this looks to be a very insightful discussion.
You can register for the event here.
10th-13th April - IAPP - The Global Privacy Summit 2022
If you’re based in the US (or just fancy a fun business trip), you’ll be happy to hear the IAPP Global Privacy Summit will be held this April in Washington, DC. If you want somewhere to find out the latest developments in privacy and data protection, receive updates on current trends in the fields, and insightful predictions for what the future looks like from experts - this event is for you. As well as insightful talks and cool exhibitors, this event also offers the ability to liaise and network with key players in the industry. This event shall also include several training sessions to cover all the key areas privacy professionals need to be aware of, as well as the main conference.
With over 125 exhibitors and over 200 experts and privacy professionals speaking, it looks like a promising 4 days, and certainly not be one to miss!
You can register for the event here.
12 April 2022 - PRIVO - Digital Identity in the Metaverse: Addressing Kids & Teens
We are all aware of the current buzz and excitement around the metaverse but how can we ensure this virtual world is safe for everyone, and particularly children? Marking Identity Management Day (a global day of awareness about the importance of managing and securing digital identities), PRIVO will be hosting this virtual talk on how to address the question of children in the metaverse.
Speakers at this event include Nic Mitham, founder of Metaversed, James Gatto, Partner at Sheppard Mullin, and Denise Tayloe, Co-founder, and CEO of PRIVO, and they shall discuss how we can hope to secure digital identities for children in the metaverse, effectively mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities children and teens may face, and create a safe environment for all. It shall also discuss interesting questions surrounding age verification in the metaverse and what the regulatory landscape of this area might look like.
You can register for the event here.
21st April 2022 - GRC World Forums - The Next Step in Privacy Evolution: Maturing Your Privacy Program Through Automation, Intelligence & Governance
Confused about handling your workflows and data to avoid risk? This webinar should offer invaluable advice on how you can enhance your privacy policies and IT systems and approach compliance in the most organised and efficient way.
You can register for the webinar here.
25th-28th April 2022 - The Training Centre - European Data Protection & Privacy Programme Management
For Data Protection Officers, lawyers, data managers, and analysts who are wanting to sharpen their knowledge of European Data Protection principles and best practices for compliance should definitely consider this four-day course. It offers a deeper understanding of the European privacy framework, as well as practical concepts on how to ensure personal data protection and cross-border data transfers.
This training is based on the IAPP’s Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification program and so looks to be a fully-encompassing and comprehensive course.
Tickets can be purchased here.