The Oath’s inaugural in-person legal conference will delve into the data protection and
cybersecurity in the UAE with an insight on the latest legislative updates, trends, best practice
tips and a glimpse into the future. The conference aims to provide guidance on the new
developments that are shaping the landscape and an opportunity to discuss and navigate
issues at stake with key legal experts.
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An interactive and knowledge-sharing session on data protection & cyber security
THE OATH PRESENTS
An interactive and knowledge-sharing session on data protection & cyber security
MAY 10, 2023 | SOFITEL DUBAI DOWNTOWN
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PROGRAMME
Registration, Coffee & Networking
Welcome address & opening remarks
Topic Presentation 1 – Charles Russell Speechlys
Topic: Data protection and cyber security in the Gulf – Current Trends
Data Protection and Cybersecurity easily sit within the list of top concerns for GCs in the Gulf and broader Middle East. And rightly so. This session led by Lara Haidar and Chris Haywood will not only look at the regulatory context within the region but will also talk about key lessons in guiding regional and international data users on how to meet the very serious challenges posed by data protection regulation and compliance requirements and through the risks attached to a data security breach. The session will look at how to deal practically with data protection and privacy compliance requirements. It will also cover a few of the practicalities of how to implement appropriate cyber security systems, from protocols, terms and conditions and appropriate contracting to regular audits, training, reporting and legal and technical responses.
Speakers: Lara Haidar, senior associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
Chris Haywood, senior associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
Topic Presentation 2 – Control Risks
Topic: The cyber threat in 2023 and what this means to companies operating in
the Middle East
Speaker: William Brown, director, Control Risks
Coffee Break
Topic Presentation 3 – Available
Topic Presentation 4 – Control Risks
Topic: The changing role of the GC in managing and responding to cyber risks
Speaker: Justin Locke, senior consultant, Control Risks
Lunch
Topic Presentation 5 (GC Perspective) – Available
Panel Discussion – The impact and role of AI & emerging tech in Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Charles Russell Speechlys Partner and Head of Commercial, TMT & IP, Middle East, Mark Hill, will moderate a panel discussion on this alarmingly relevant and fast developing area. The panel will look at the legal context of AI and emerging technologies. It will then look at its relevance and impact in the context of Data Protection and Cybersecurity. The panel will of course talk about the very great opportunities that exist including some of the ways
to benefit from the greater tracking and research opportunities that new technologies afford us. At the same time, the session necessarily must address the risks and the key question of what it is that any organization is trying to achieve in the context of AI and emerging technologies.
Moderated by: Mark Hill, partner, partner, head of Commercial, IP and TMT, Middle East, Charles Russell Speechlys
Closing remarks & Close of Event
SPEAKERS
WILLIAM BROWN,
director, Control Risks
William Brown leads Control Risks’ crisis and resilience consulting team in the Middle East from the firm’s Dubai office. He has worked in risk management, business continuity, crisis management and IT disaster recovery, cyber and resilience since 1997. William has been based in Dubai for the last three years working extensively across the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. He has a track record of designing and delivering major assignments, having worked across multiple sectors, from financial services, oil and gas and mining, to retail, real estate and hospitality.
JUSTIN LOCKE,
senior consultant, Control Risks
Justin is a consultant in Control Risks’ cyber security team and is responsible for supporting clients in assessing and strengthening their cybersecurity capabilities. Based in Dubai, Justin has worked on a number of projects for some of Control Risks’ key clients across the MENA region. Justin has extensive experience across all operating systems, networking, telecommunications, cloud, and cyber technologies for small, medium and corporate companies. Supporting clients across all levels of the business, he assists in bridging the gap between senior leadership and technical teams, ensuring there is alignment on strategic projects. His expertise also includes developing and delivering bespoke incident response, crisis management and business continuity and recovery plans to both regional and international organisations. Prior to working for Control Risks, Justin accumulated 23 years of experience in information technology and has specialised in cyber security since 2007.
LARA HAIDAR,
senior associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
Lara is a Senior Associate with over 20 years of experience in private and in-house practice. She co-founded ground-breaking and award winning boutique firm, The Rights Lawyers. Lara is a high level strategic commercial lawyer and her main areas of expertise are Commercial, Media and Entertainment, Intellectual Property and Technology. Lara has been based in Dubai since 1999 and has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the laws and business practices in the region. Lara has extensive experience providing practical legal and commercial advice on a wide variety of matters including all aspects of protection and enforcement of intellectual property, with particular focus on portfolio management and brand custodianship, joint ventures, commercial agreements, and related disputes and litigation. Her client base is very broad and includes entertainment and media companies, trading groups, large retail groups and sovereign wealth funds. She has a particular focus on data usage audits and
the development of key data protection and security protocols for heavy data users.s specialised in cyber security since 2007.
CHRIS HAYWOOD,
senior associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
Chris is a senior member of our Commercial, Technology, Media, Communications and Intellectual Property team. He represents a number of significant international artists, collectors, museums, financiers, galleries, luxury brands and has a particular focus on supporting heavy users of data and technology. In addition to expertise in commercial legal advice, and managing global intellectual property portfolios, he has significant experience in advising clients in relation to finance, media and has a particular focus on
matters relating to NFTs, tokenisation, the Metaverse, Web 3.0 and all things AI related. As a dual qualified Solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, he has experience of working in London, Paris, and the Middle East, and has conducted proceedings in the EUIPO, UKIPO, English High Court, and across a number of arbitration regimes.
MARK HILL,
partner, Charles Russell Speechlys
Mark is a Partner with over 30 years of experience as a high level strategic commercial lawyer and leads the CRS Commercial, Technology, Media, Communications and Intellectual Property business streams in the Middle East. Mark co-founded ground-breaking and award winning boutique firm, The Rights Lawyers, where he was Managing Partner. Having been based in Dubai since 1999, Mark is regarded as one of the leading lawyers in the region and is recommended in numerous directories including Chambers, Legal 500, Who’s Who In Law, Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars and Media Law International. He is regularly invited to speak at industry and legal events related to these sectors and various other areas. Mark acts for a variety of high end retail franchising groups, trading and manufacturing groups, leading local telecommunications firms, financial service sector clients, technology providers and users, large data users, sports bodies, entertainment and media companies, celebrities and artists, production and events companies. Mark leads the team in its particular focus on data usage audits and the development of key data protection and security protocols for heavy data users in the region and internationally.
*The event is for corporate counsel exclusively.
*There are no costs associated with attendance.
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