Data Protection (DIFC Compliance Series 2024)

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Session 3 of the DIFC Compliance Series 2024: In this third session of the DIFC Compliance Series 2024, the DIFC Data Protection Law overview and compliance issues will be discussed, as well as data management enforcements and how organizations can be compliant.

In this in-depth session on Data Protection, we will cover the essential principles and navigate the complexities of data privacy regulations. This session will allow you to understand the foundational elements of DP and how they apply to your organization. Explore potential conflicts between data protection requirements and financial crime or fraud legislation and learn how to resolve these conflicts and determine which laws take precedence in various scenarios. Gain practical insights on how to ensure compliance with both data protection and financial crime regulations and stay informed about the latest developments in the DIFC Data Protection Law and how they impact your compliance efforts.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Data Protection Principles: Describe the foundational principles of data protection and their relevance to organisational practices.

• Navigate Data Privacy Regulations: Identify and interpret key data privacy regulations, including the latest developments in the DIFC Data Protection Law.

• Analyze Conflicts with Financial Legislation: Explore potential conflicts between data protection requirements and financial crime or fraud legislation, and understand the implications for compliance.

• Resolve Legal Conflicts: Develop strategies to determine which laws take precedence in various scenarios, effectively resolving conflicts between data protection and financial crime regulations.

• Ensure Compliance: Apply practical insights to implement compliance measures that address both data protection and financial crime regulations within your organisation.

• Stay Updated on Regulatory Changes: Learn techniques for monitoring and adapting to ongoing changes in data protection laws and regulations to maintain compliance.

• Implement Best Practices: Identify and adopt best practices for data protection that align with organizational goals while safeguarding against financial crime risks.

This course offers 2 CLPD Accredited Points for legal professionals and meets DFSA CPD requirements for finance professionals and compliance officers. 

2 CLPD Accredited Points upon completion of this session 

2 CPD Points upon completion of this session

SPEAKER

Lori Baker Vice President – Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance at DIFC Authority

Lori Baker Vice President – Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance at DIFC Authority LinkedIn Lori Baker, FIP, Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Data Protection and Privacy is an experienced attorney with expertise in data protection and regulatory compliance, as well as broad practice in commercial contracting. She is qualified in both the USA (in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania) and the UK, and is a Fellow of Information Privacy as certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Lori now provides data protection and security strategy and support in DIFC, while in her own time she writes and speaks on various data protection and compliance topics. Prior to relocating to Dubai in 2016, Lori was based in London, UK for 10 years, having worked most recently for Fieldfisher LLP in the technology and outsourcing team as a senior privacy and cybersecurity associate. She held in-house roles as Senior Compliance and Privacy Counsel at Dun & Bradstreet, Head of Ethics and Compliance at Orange Business Services and Global Regulatory/Privacy Specialist at BT Global Services. Lori attended DeSales University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in politics with a minor in philosophy, followed by Widener University School of Law (the Delaware Law School), where she was awarded a Juris Doctor with an emphasis in international business transactions. While at Widener, Lori enrolled in the Geneva International Law Institute, directed by instructors from the WTO, the UN and other international organisations.

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