7 - 8 June 2016
The 8th Annual Sedona Conference International Programme
On Cross-Border Discovery & Data Protection Laws
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany
7 - 8 June 2016 Programme Highlights The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) • Cornerstone concepts of the GDPR • A practical look at the effects the new GDPR will have on EU-U.S. cross-border transfers in the context of litigation, government investigations, and internal investigations Safe Harbor 2.0 • A retrospective look at the developments that brought us to the invalidation of the Safe Harbor adequacy deciSion • What to expect from the new EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Global Data Protection, Discovery/Disclosure • How are emerging data localization laws and blocking statutes around the world influencing the cross-border discovery space? • Emerging data protection laws and changing compliance requirements in Latin America Data Protection and Discovery/Disclosure in Global Operations • Benchmarking the emerging best practices in cross-border corporate transfers of data • A dialogue on how technology can support data protection compliance
Co-Chairs Cecilia Álvarez Pfizer, Madrid, Spain Dr. Alexander Dix Former Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Berlin, Germany Natascha Gerlach Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Brussels, Belgium Taylor Hoffman Swiss Re Corporation, Armonk, NY, U.S.
Faculty Denise E. Backhouse Littler Mendelson P.C., New York, NY, U.S. Lara A. Ballard United States Department of State Washington, DC, U.S. Hon. Michael M. Baylson U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, U.S. Michael Becker Consilio, Frankfurt, Germany John Bowman Promontory Financial Group (UK) Ltd, London, United Kingdom M. James Daley Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL, U.S. Amor A. Esteban DLA Piper LLP (US), San Francisco, CA, U.S. Alexander Filip Bavarian Data Protection Authority for the Private Sector, Ansbach, Germany Hon. James C. Francis IV U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York New York, NY, U.S. Peter Hustinx Former European Data Protection Supervisor Amsterdam, Netherlands David J. Kessler Norton Rose Fulbright, New York, NY, U.S.
The Sedona Conference will hold its 8th Annual International Programme on CrossBorder Discovery & Data Protection Laws in Berlin, Germany, continuing the tradition of its unique, dialogue-based format, and bringing together top-level regulators, judges, in-house counsel, and practitioners to exchange ideas and develop concise, practical guidance in the interconnected fields of cross-border discovery and data protection. The focus for 2016 will be to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the European data protection regime, including the proposed new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Safe Harbor, and the new “EU-U.S. Privacy Shield” agreement, providing a thorough assessment of the numerous recent data protection developments in Europe and around the world.
Programme Registration Space is limited to 100 participants (in addition to the Faculty) to ensure an intimate environment for meaningful dialogue and an experienced participant base representing viewpoints from around the world. Due to the special nature of this programme, registration is by invitation only. For complete programme details, and to apply for an invitation, please go to: http://bit.ly/TSCBERLIN The registration fee is $1,795 (USD) ($500 (USD) discount for government employees).
Hotel Information We are delighted to announce that the programme will take place at a living legend in the center of Berlin. The Hotel Adlon Kempinski is ideally located right next to Berlin’s famous landmark Brandenburg Gate, and surrounded by sights and attractions, exclusive boutiques, galleries and theatres. A block of rooms for Programme delegates is being held for a limited time at a special rate. Room reservation details will be provided upon programme registration.
WG6 Members-Only Meeting A separate WG6 members-only meeting will be held Thursday 9 June 2016 from 8:30 – 13:00. If you are a WG6 member, please indicate when applying if you would like to attend the WG6 members meeting as well.
Corporate Counsel Meeting Following the conclusion of the programme and lunch on the afternoon of 8 June, there will be a meeting limited to in-house counsel and Sedona leadership to discuss and benchmark cross-border transfer best practices in a more relaxed and informal setting. This intimate forum will allow for a more frank and robust discussion of issues of specific importance to in-house counsel.
Sponsored by:
Monika Kuschewsky Covington, Brussels, Belgium Mariano Peruzzotti Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, Buenos Aires, Argentina David C. Shonka Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC, U.S. Dr. Cristos Velasco ProtDataMx, Mannheim, Germany Christian Zeunert UBS AG, Zurich, Switzerland
@TSCsedona [email protected] www.TheSedonaConference.org
On Cross-Border Discovery & Data Protection Laws
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany
7 - 8 June 2016 Programme Highlights The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) • Cornerstone concepts of the GDPR • A practical look at the effects the new GDPR will have on EU-U.S. cross-border transfers in the context of litigation, government investigations, and internal investigations Safe Harbor 2.0 • A retrospective look at the developments that brought us to the invalidation of the Safe Harbor adequacy deciSion • What to expect from the new EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Global Data Protection, Discovery/Disclosure • How are emerging data localization laws and blocking statutes around the world influencing the cross-border discovery space? • Emerging data protection laws and changing compliance requirements in Latin America Data Protection and Discovery/Disclosure in Global Operations • Benchmarking the emerging best practices in cross-border corporate transfers of data • A dialogue on how technology can support data protection compliance
Co-Chairs Cecilia Álvarez Pfizer, Madrid, Spain Dr. Alexander Dix Former Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Berlin, Germany Natascha Gerlach Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Brussels, Belgium Taylor Hoffman Swiss Re Corporation, Armonk, NY, U.S.
Faculty Denise E. Backhouse Littler Mendelson P.C., New York, NY, U.S. Lara A. Ballard United States Department of State Washington, DC, U.S. Hon. Michael M. Baylson U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, U.S. Michael Becker Consilio, Frankfurt, Germany John Bowman Promontory Financial Group (UK) Ltd, London, United Kingdom M. James Daley Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL, U.S. Amor A. Esteban DLA Piper LLP (US), San Francisco, CA, U.S. Alexander Filip Bavarian Data Protection Authority for the Private Sector, Ansbach, Germany Hon. James C. Francis IV U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York New York, NY, U.S. Peter Hustinx Former European Data Protection Supervisor Amsterdam, Netherlands David J. Kessler Norton Rose Fulbright, New York, NY, U.S.
The Sedona Conference will hold its 8th Annual International Programme on CrossBorder Discovery & Data Protection Laws in Berlin, Germany, continuing the tradition of its unique, dialogue-based format, and bringing together top-level regulators, judges, in-house counsel, and practitioners to exchange ideas and develop concise, practical guidance in the interconnected fields of cross-border discovery and data protection. The focus for 2016 will be to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the European data protection regime, including the proposed new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Safe Harbor, and the new “EU-U.S. Privacy Shield” agreement, providing a thorough assessment of the numerous recent data protection developments in Europe and around the world.
Programme Registration Space is limited to 100 participants (in addition to the Faculty) to ensure an intimate environment for meaningful dialogue and an experienced participant base representing viewpoints from around the world. Due to the special nature of this programme, registration is by invitation only. For complete programme details, and to apply for an invitation, please go to: http://bit.ly/TSCBERLIN The registration fee is $1,795 (USD) ($500 (USD) discount for government employees).
Hotel Information We are delighted to announce that the programme will take place at a living legend in the center of Berlin. The Hotel Adlon Kempinski is ideally located right next to Berlin’s famous landmark Brandenburg Gate, and surrounded by sights and attractions, exclusive boutiques, galleries and theatres. A block of rooms for Programme delegates is being held for a limited time at a special rate. Room reservation details will be provided upon programme registration.
WG6 Members-Only Meeting A separate WG6 members-only meeting will be held Thursday 9 June 2016 from 8:30 – 13:00. If you are a WG6 member, please indicate when applying if you would like to attend the WG6 members meeting as well.
Corporate Counsel Meeting Following the conclusion of the programme and lunch on the afternoon of 8 June, there will be a meeting limited to in-house counsel and Sedona leadership to discuss and benchmark cross-border transfer best practices in a more relaxed and informal setting. This intimate forum will allow for a more frank and robust discussion of issues of specific importance to in-house counsel.
Sponsored by:
Monika Kuschewsky Covington, Brussels, Belgium Mariano Peruzzotti Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, Buenos Aires, Argentina David C. Shonka Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC, U.S. Dr. Cristos Velasco ProtDataMx, Mannheim, Germany Christian Zeunert UBS AG, Zurich, Switzerland
@TSCsedona [email protected] www.TheSedonaConference.org
