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Navigating global legal issues for tech companies

06/09/2019 / publications / POSTED BY
Menlo Park: October 3, 2019 The technology sector is facing intense geo-political headwinds and is subject to ever increasing regulatory scrutiny across the world. The Norton Rose Fulbright 2nd annual international legal conference agenda has been curated to examine these progressively complex regulatory environments. Convening global legal advisors and Bay Area tech leaders for half a day of dynamic discussions, panelists will be sharing their strategic insights on the state of play, common challenges and real world solutions regarding legal and regulatory risks when operating across the globe. Register here: https://45258.nortonrosefulbright.online/ Agenda 8:35 Top 5 issues for in-house lawyers when advising the board Moderated by Lior Nuchi, San Francisco Panellists: This panel session will include directors of technology companies 9:20 Regulatory Investigations This session will outline key procedural and legal risks associated with multi-jurisdictional regulatory investigations. These investigations may relate to anti-trust, privacy, tax, finance, employment compliance, safety, corruption, export controls, IP or a range of other issues. Moderated by Robin Adelstein, Head of Antitrust and Competition, New York Panellists: Barbara Li, Beijing Caroline Thomas, London Walied Soliman, Toronto Chris Cwalina, Washington DC 10:20 Coffee Break 10:35 Global Regulation of Tech Companies Focussing on the numerous countries that are enacting legislation designed to specifically regulate tech companies, especially in relation to privacy, competition and content. Moderated by Nick Abrahams, Global Head of Technology and Innovation, Sydney Panellists: Laila Paszti, Toronto Keith Rosen, Washington DC Barbara Li, Beijing Marcus Evans, London Nick Abrahams, Sydney Stella Cramer, Singapore Caroline Thomas, London 11:25 Artificial Intelligence is Everywhere Global update on AI developments and the way various jurisdictions are choosing to regulate AI. Moderated by Sean Murphy, EMEA Head of Technology and Innovation, London Panellists: Charlotte Lewis Jones, AR/VR Associate General Counsel, Facebook Maya Medeiros, Canada Nick Abrahams, Sydney Marcus Evans, London Jeewon Serrato, San Francisco 12:25 Lunch 1:00 Dealing with data in a global business This session will cover: Key types of data and products of data What legal protection is currently available for data from a global perspective (high level explanation) Key areas where data ownership becomes an issue Creating effective global privacy policies Global compliance in a patchwork regulatory environment Possible solutions Moderated by Anthony de Fazekas, Canada Head of Technology and Innovation, Toronto Panellists: Marcus Evans, London Jeewon Serrato, San Francisco Barbara Li, Beijing Stella Cramer, Singapore 1:45 Data Breach Simulation In this session we will work through a live multi-jurisdictional breach situation, including strategies on consumer notifications and dealing with multiple regulators. Moderated by Chris Cwalina, Global Co-Head of Data Portection, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Washington DC Panellists: Nick Abrahams, Sydney Marcus Evans, London Jeewon Serrato, San Francisco Stella Cramer, Singapore Location Menlo Park Rosewood Sand Hill 2825 Sand Hill Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025

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