The Sedona Conference® is proud to present the Fifth Annual International Programme on Cross-Border Discovery & Data Protection Laws to be conducted June 19-20, 2013 at the acclaimed Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue in Zurich, Switzerland. The programme starts with a “meet and greet” at the Centre on Tuesday, June 18 from 8:00PM-9:30PM. Continental Breakfast and Registration for the programme is at 7:30AM Wednesday, June 19 and the programme closes with a grab-and-go lunch at 1:00PM Thursday, June 20.
This invitation-only conference will focus on the practical application of our International Principles to real-world data protection experience. A renowned faculty of data protection authorities, regulators, judges, and practicing attorneys will lead spirited “Sedona-style” dialogues addressing actual dilemmas which arise when data protection laws conflict with U.S. preservation and discovery obligations. Breakouts will explore those genuine predicaments and develop practical cutting-edge solutions.
"The Principles are an important step towards bridging the gap between the different legal systems on civil procedure & data protection which exists in Europe & the U.S. in practice." - Jacob Kohnstamm, Chairman of the Article 29 Working Party, 12 June 2012
Highlights of the programme include:
- The Future of EU Data Privacy: New directions and unexplored territory for the EU Data Privacy Directive
- The expanded requirements for data protection and bolstered enforcement mechanisms
- Current consideration of the proposed EU Data Privacy Regulation
- The Changing Landscape: Legal update on cross-border discovery and data transfer Early adoption of The Sedona Conference® International Principles
Breakout Sessions:
- Practice points derived from real-world experience
- Focus groups led by representatives from corporations, private law and data privacy practices, judges, and regulators
- Corporate survey results and what the findings tell us about working at the intersection of discovery and data protection requirements
- Application of The Sedona Conference® International Principles Beyond U.S. and
- EU Conflicts of Law: How ‘Rest of World’ (e.g. APEC, BRIC, Switzerland) can benefit from the International Principles
- Working Group 6 plans for future guidance on the intersection of data protection laws and cross-border discovery and disclosure