Conference Program
-Thursday ,27 November -
The program of the DPO Forum (conferences, round table, and networking moments at our booths) will be regularly updated as we receive new content.
"Processing Employee Data: Between Lawfulness of Processing and the Prohibition of Surveillance"
Geolocation, video surveillance, access control… Workplace monitoring systems raise complex questions at the intersection of labor law and data protection.
Where is the line between legitimate processing and disproportionate surveillance?
How should one respond when an employee exercises their access rights in the context of a dispute with the employer?
Brice Lepagnot – Senior Manager Lawyer, EY Law Firm
🎤 Romain Bidault, CSO & Co-founder of Dastra
Talk: “What Data Protection Has Taught Us About AI Governance”
What data protection has NOT taught us
What data protection has taught us
Concrete example: a “DPIA-like” approach applied to a LLM
Mathias JULIEN, Director of Audit and Advisory Cyblex Consulting
The integration of generative AI addresses major challenges and offers promising opportunities for companies, but it also brings constraints and risks. European legislators are already examining how AI and GDPR interact and are preparing regulatory adjustments. This talk outlines the current landscape, future perspectives, associated risks, and potential preventive and protective measures.
🎤 Fabien Fernandez, President & DPO
Talk: “One Man Show: Take Back Control! How the GDPR Saves You Time, Money, and Brings Meaning Back to Your Team’s Work.”
Discover how the GDPR can optimize organizations and enhance the value of the external DPO.
With a clear and human-centered approach, Fabien Fernandez simplifies complex concepts and strengthens trust within teams.
“Artificial Intelligence: Contribution of the AI Act and Data Protection Challenges”
The Artificial Intelligence Act marks a key step in EU AI regulation. This talk will present its risk-based classification, the obligations imposed on providers, and post-deployment monitoring requirements. It will give DPOs essential guidance for contractually framing the use of AI systems.
Moderator: Maître Alexandrine Pantz (Cabinet Pantz)
Panelists: Dastra · Asklépian · Cyblex-Consulting
Panel: “From GDPR to Cybersecurity: How the DPO Becomes a Key Player in Digital Resilience”
This session explores the growing convergence between the roles of the DPO and the CISO: managing data breaches, CNIL notifications, and crisis communication.
Learn how GDPR tools enhance detection, traceability, and response, and how the DPO now plays a central role in security governance and organizational resilience.
How to Ensure Maximum Protection of Sensitive Data in a Centralized Digital Environment?
Speakers:
Véronique Bardet, Head of IT Security, Pierre Fabre
Oriana Labruyère, Certified DPO Lawyer, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer – Founder of La Robe Numérique Avocat
Paul Hébert, Director of Legal Affairs, CNIL
Moderator: Bertrand Botrel, Administrator, AFCDP
As organizations increasingly centralize their critical data, protecting it becomes a strategic priority. How can risks of data leaks or breaches be prevented? What solutions can be implemented to balance security, performance, and regulatory compliance? This round table will provide practical answers and actionable insights to strengthen system resilience against threats.
