How Can Companies Transfer Personal Data and Remain Compliant?
The French-American Chamber of Commerce, Foley Hoag LLP and The Consulate General of France in New York are pleased to invite you to a timely panel discussion and networking event.
Date: Wednesday, May 25
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Consulate General of France
934 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
Please use the complimentary promo code FACC to register here.
Event background:
In October 2015, the European Court of Justice struck down the “safe harbor” protecting the transfer of personal data between the E.U. and the U.S. What are the newest regulatory developments and how can companies transferring data remain compliant?
This event is produced by the FACC’s “Tech, Media & Entertainment” Task Force. A networking reception will follow, featuring wine and hors d’oeuvres.
This panel will:
- Cover the latest developments in relation to the new Privacy Shield between the U.S. and the E.U.
- Review the legal and cultural differences between the E.U. and U.S. frameworks for data protection.
- Examine the perspectives of U.S. public authorities on the need for and means of access to Europeans’ personal data for U.S. national security purposes.
- Discuss compliance challenges and issues of common concern facing businesses engaged in transfers of personal data.
Confirmed speakers include:
Patrick Kim: U.S. Intelligence Community National Security Law Fellow, Georgetown University
Kelly Koyama-Garcia, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Marc Jacobs
Catherine Muyl: Partner in Foley Hoag’s AARPI’s Privacy and Data Security Practice Group
Colin J. Zick: Partner, Foley Hoag, serving as Chair of its Data Privacy and Security Practice Group.
Ryan Vinelli, VP, Associate General Counsel – Deputy Privacy Officer and Data Governance, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Kimberley Overs, a legal and business development executive, will moderate the panel.
Daniel Schimmel, Partner in Foley Hoag’s International Litigation and Arbitration Department, will deliver opening remarks.