Opening Remarks

Keynote Speech (Video Message) - The International Environment Surrounding Personal Data

[Panel Discussion Session 1]

Theme : Data Free Flow with Trust -Discussion by Multi-stakeholders -

We will discuss three key areas: (1) model contractual clauses, (2) mutual adequacy arrangements, and (3) corporate certification systems as specific mechanisms for promoting DFFT. The discussion will cover corporate initiatives and challenges, the impact on consumers, and the policies to expect from data protection authorities in each area and we aim to explore the direction we should take and challenges in order to further improve specific mechanisms for the safe and smooth cross-border transfer of personal data from various perspectives through this discussion.

Moderator

Akira Nakaminato, Commissioner for International Cooperation, PPC Japan

Panelist

Prof. Christopher Kuner, Affiliate Professor, University of Copenhagen; Senior Privacy Counsel in the Brussels office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Lanah Kammourieh Donnelly, Global Privacy Policy Lead, Google

Phillip Armstrong, Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, Salesforce

Takamichi Miyoshi, Senior Fellow, Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner, OPC Canada

[Panel Discussion Session 2]

Theme: Balancing the Use and Protection of Personal Data in the Digital Age - in view of the PETs and Advanced Technology -

We will explore the current state and challenges of utilizing personal data through advanced technologies, the efforts of data protection authorities and companies in safeguarding personal information using PETs, and areas where the use of advanced technologies is expected in the future. The discussion will involve perspectives from data protection authorities, experts, companies, and consumers to seek functions that data protection rules and DPA should fulfill in order to support the utilization of personal data in the digital age which is based on advanced data processing.

Moderator

Bojana Bellamy, President, Centre for Information Policy Leadership

Panelist

Adeline Tung, Director, Policy & Technology, PDPC Singapore

Josh Lee, Managing Director, Future of Privacy Forum

Paula Vargas, Director, Privacy Policy & Engagement, Meta

Hiroshi Nakai, Senior Privacy Officer, Mercari, Inc.

Mieko Tanno, Head of Consumer Affairs Institute, Japan Association of Consumer Affairs Specialists; Former Chairperson, PPC Japan

Closing Remarks