This presentation focuses on the challenges faced by organizations in adapting to increasing, and sometimes conflicting, data regulations and preparing for compliance with proposed AI regulations. As data use and ethical considerations continue to gain prominence, businesses must proactively address these concerns to ensure compliance and build trust with their stakeholders and customers. This presentation will explore strategies and best practices for navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, specifically in the context of data management and AI implementation.

Key topics covered include understanding the impact of data regulations on business operations, assessing organizational data governance practices, implementing privacy-enhancing technologies, establishing transparent and explainable AI models, and fostering a culture of compliance and accountability. By proactively addressing these areas, organizations can position themselves for success in a data-driven world while maintaining regulatory compliance and meeting the expectations of customers and regulators alike.

Key points:

1. Understanding the impact of increasing data regulations on business operations
2. Assessing and improving organizational data governance practices for enhanced compliance
3. Implementing privacy-enhancing technologies to safeguard customer data and maintain compliance
4. Establishing a forward-thinking framework for AI models to address proposed AI regulations

Speaker: Kimberly Zink

Founder and Managing Member, Finnigan Law

As a dynamic and results-driven attorney, Kimberly Zink oversees data and AI strategy, privacy, and cybersecurity across leading global organizations. Throughout her career, Kimberly has served as a strategic thinker and global affairs thought leader who advises on regulatory and compliance matters. During her tenure as Chief Privacy Officer at Applied Materials, Kimberly has developed and launched a new privacy and data governance program, bringing the company into global compliance, reducing legal and operational risk, maintaining customer trust, and instilling an organizational mindset that embraces responsible and fair data use. As the Global Information Security Compliance Officer at GlobalFoundries, she served in a multifaceted role, overseeing cybersecurity compliance and data governance and developing strategic program initiatives. Kimberly earned a BA in Spanish and Education from Middlebury College, her JD from William and Mary Law School, and her LLM in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy from Albany Law School.

Speaker: James Denvil

Partner, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, Hogan Lovells

Throughout the lifecycles of data-driven initiatives and offerings, James helps clients to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy and cybersecurity risks. As a trusted advisor to clients in the automotive, consumer, technology, and financial sectors he assesses and helps shape emerging regulatory frameworks; he supports the development of practical compliance approaches that align with organizational objectives and cultures; he helps clients navigate the challenges raised by privacy and cybersecurity incidents; and he supports interactions with regulators and policymakers.<br /> <br /> James has extensive experience advising companies and speaking on global solutions for insider threat programs and other enterprise concerns; the privacy issues associated with artificial intelligence (AI), connected vehicles, and highly automated systems; navigating the patchwork of global and US state privacy and breach notification laws; crossborder data transfers; digital marketing; and e-commerce. He excels at providing clear assessments of risk and practical mitigation approaches to a range of audiences—from the C-Suite to frontline personnel. And he has a track record of achieving favorable results when interacting with attorneys general, regulators, and other enforcement authorities.