Keynote speaker is Christopher Graham, the new UK Information Commissioner.

This two-day event gives delegates all they need to know about changes to data protection practice in the past year, as well as an insight into how to handle the myriad issues that arise in the workplace on a daily basis.

Day 1 features speeches from leading data protection experts, whilst Day 2 features six practical half-day Workshops. Delegates have the opportunity to choose up to two of the Workshops, which focus on the issues most relevant to their own organisations.

As always, this must-attend event features practical advice, discussions, questions, practical scenarios, sharing of experiences and networking.

PDP's Conferences are renowned for being highly practical, as well as entertaining, events. They usually sell out, so early booking is recommended.

Speakers' Presentations - Day 1

Thursday 8th October 2009:
Speakers' Presentations Day + networking lunch. Wine and Canapés Reception, sponsored by Hunton & Williams.

The first day features presentations from the leading data protection experts, and delegates have plenty of opportunity to ask questions:

The Information Commissioner's Office: new powers, new funding and a new Commissioner
Christopher Graham - Information Commissioner

How to deal with enforcement actions
Margaret Tofalides - Partner, Manches

Privacy by design: building privacy into the project lifecycle
Andrew Dyson - Partner, DLA Piper

Data protection issues in employment during corporate reorganisation
Cindy Paul - Data Protection Manager, Deloitte LLP

Database issues: keeping personal data safe
Richard Hollis - Chief Executive Officer, Orthus

Closing the privacy gap when data are used in software development, testing and training
Paul Garstang - Data Privacy Leader, IBM

Managing data protection throughout the organisation
David Pickersgill - EMA Director of Commercial Compliance, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care

Cloud computing and data protection compliance
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bird & Bird

E-discovery: conflicts between EU Member States and the US in litigation
Renzo Marchini - Counsel, Dechert

Pan-European issues when creating a multi-national data protection compliance programme
Monika Kuschewsky - Partner, Van Bael & Bellis

Details of Speaker's presentations and biographies

I have attended many DP conferences over the years - this is the best! Well done!

Paul Leadbeater, Head of Internal Security, GSL UK

The Workshops - Day 2

Friday 9th October 2009:
Six half-day Workshops + networking lunch.

On the second day, delegates can choose up to two of six practical Workshops which allow them to expand their knowledge of data protection compliance in an interactive environment:

A: Data security and data breaches: being prepared
Dan Cooper - Partner, Covington & Burling

B: E-marketing and behavioural targeting: the latest thinking
Eduardo Ustaran - Partner, Field Fisher Waterhouse

C: Using data protection policies to your advantage
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bird & Bird

D: Identifying personal data
Quentin Archer - Partner, Lovells

E: Data protection issues in the workplace
Ann Bevitt - Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Karin Retzer - Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster

F: How to manage an international compliance programme
Rosemary Jay - Partner, Pinsent Masons

Full details of Workshop and Leaders' biographies

The Conference is run in association with Privacy & Data Protection journal and is accredited by the Law Society with 12 CPD Points.

How Much?

Whole Conference: Speakers' Presentations Day plus two Workshops £995 plus VAT ( £1144.25 ). One Workshop £345 plus VAT ( £396.75 ). 15% discount for second and 20% discount for third delegate

Further Information

Tel: +44 (0)845-226 5723
Fax: +44 (0)870-137 7871