24th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference
Day 1 - Speakers Presentations day-2-button Day 3

 

The UK's leading

3-day Data Protection Conference

 

17th, 18th & 19th September 2025

 

Join us in the heart of the City of London for PDP's 24th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference

 

PDP Conference Hall - 2025

 

 

 

Workshops - Day 2 & Day 3

18th & 19th September 2025


Led by Industry Experts, each Workshop is highly practical and explores a range of key topics/themes through case-studies and group activities.

 

 

Day 2 Workshops - in-Person

Day 2 - In-Person Workshops

(Thursday, 18th September 2025)

On the second day, delegates select an initial two Workshops (from a choice of six) to attend in-person

 

 

Day 3 Workshops - Virtual

Day 3 - Virtual Workshops

(Friday, 19th September 2025)

On the third day, delegates select a further two Workshops facilitated on Microsoft Teams.
 
 


 

Morning Workshops - Day 2 & Day 3


Kate Brimsted

Alice Wallbank

WORKSHOP A:   

Top 10 Practical Impacts of the UK's Data Protection Reforms

 

Kate Brimsted - Partner, Shoosmiths

Alice Wallbank - Professional Support Lawyer, Shoosmiths

 

Data reforms are coming to the UK! Changes include additional grounds for processing personal data, amendments to the requirement to inform individuals about processing, updates to the ‘legitimate interests’ basis for using data, reforms to the restrictions on international transfers and automated processing, and enhanced powers for the regulator (whose name will change to the Information Commission). This Workshop explores the Top 10 impacts of the imminent reforms - centered on the Data (Use and Access) Bill - and the practical effects for those working in data protection.

 


Peter Given
Jade Kowalski

WORKSHOP B:

Use of Biometric Technologies & CCTV

 

Peter Given - Partner, DAC Beachcroft

Jade Kowalski - Partner, DAC Beachcroft


Whilst CCTV has long been in use by organisations, it continues to present complex data protection challenges. The rise of biometric technology has once again brought this issue to the fore. However, many organisations also recognise its benefits and are now considering the use of such technology. This workshop provides delegates with practical insights on:

  • best practice when using CCTV and biometric technologies
  • the legal requirements around the use of biometric technologies and CCTV including recent enforcement action
  • the key issues that need to be considered and addressed in the deployment of these technologies, as well as the practicalities of undertaking a Data Protection Impact Assessment

Case studies and real-world examples to bring the materials to life.

 


Vicki Bowles

WORKSHOP C:    

Helping Employees Meet Their Data Protection Obligations

 

Vicki Bowles - Partner & Barrister, Bevan Brittan


Employees play a vital role in ensuring compliance with data protection obligations within an organisation. The aim of this workshop is to look at how the ICO deals with this within the accountability framework, and to discuss how that can be adapted to fit within individual workplaces.  Delegates are encouraged to share examples of good practice within their own organisations, alongside developing a deeper understanding of the wider legal framework. This Workshop includes:
  • looking at potential roles and responsibilities for employees and how these fit within the organisation
  • assessing potential policies and procedures to work out what would be helpful in your organisation
  • reviewing the requirement for training, and discussing how to ensure that training is the best fit for your employees
  • discussing how to approach the security requirement under the UK GDPR with employees and looking at what is necessary and what can be helpful

 

      

Afternoon Workshops - Day 2 & Day 3

Andrew Kimble

katie-simmonds-wbd

 

WORKSHOP D:  

Reconciling AI Compliance with the GDPR  

 

Andrew Kimble - Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

Katie Simmonds - Managing Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson


As the rate of AI adoption continues to increase, organisations must grapple with the challenge of ensuring these new technologies comply with new AI laws and guidance, while also ensuring compliance with the GDPR. Even where AI governance sits outside of the remit of the DPO or data protection department in your organisation, the use of AI technologies could lead to GDPR breaches. This Workshop:

  • considers how data protection compliance regimes can be adapted/extended for the advancement and use of AI tools
  • examines the automated decision-making requirements under the GDPR and under the new DUA Bill, and how these requirements apply in the context of AI 
  • analyses the evolving regulatory landscape, including the EU AI Act's risk-based approach and how this enhances/builds on the existing principles set out in the GDPR, the UK's pro-innovation focus, and the ICO's strategic approach to regulating AI
  • provides practical guidance, focussing on the use of human oversight and adopting a privacy by design approach to projects involving AI, as well as how to achieve these effectively when buying in AI tools from third party suppliers

This Workshop uses case-studies to highlight potential adverse consequences, and how to avoid them, where privacy compliance has not been adequately factored into the roll-out of AI systems.

 


Liz Fitzsimons WORKSHOP E:  

Individuals' Rights - Practical Risk-Based Compliance

 

Liz Fitzsimons - Partner, Eversheds Sutherland

 

The number of individual rights requests, their complexity and the volume of affected data seem to rise inexorably, as do expectations on how they should be handled, especially following the recent case of Ashley v HMRC. With limited options to refuse to deal with them and the risk of regulatory complaints and/or damages claims from failure to comply, understanding what your organisation is required to do and how best to achieve appropriate compliance is of growing importance. With particular focus on subject access requests (though not limited to them), this workshop provides practical guidance on: 
  • understanding the limits of each right and when rights are not relevant
  • improved awareness of your obligations in relation to each right and available options for dealing with them
  • how and when best to use available exemptions
  • techniques to aid organisational focus on affected data and records
  • defending alleged non-compliance

 


claire-hall-bio-round-bioWORKSHOP F: 

Children's Personal Data - the Additional Considerations

 

Claire Hall - Legal Director, VWV

 

The Information Commissioner's Office has made children's data one of its regulatory priorities. This Workshop explores the additional considerations when processing children's data in both online and offline environments. The session includes:
  • when the Children's Code applies and how to implement its requirements
  • navigating the interplay between data protection compliance and safeguarding obligations
  • what to consider when doing Legitimate Interests Assessments in relation to children's data
  • how to create privacy notices with age-appropriate language, visuals, and layered approaches
  • managing children's data rights requests, e.g. subject access requests, including considering the exemptions that commonly apply
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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