On 16 of May, the Association of Data Protection Officers will be holding its 14th Annual Data Protection Conference – ‘Beyond Policy: How can data protection keep pace with the world of technology?’, in Croke Park, Dublin.
Data protection is frequently highlighted by policy makers as a vital area of action for the protection of fundamental rights. However, the reality of fast-moving technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), is challenging the speed at which Data Protection Officers and Privacy Professionals can implement policy and practice in our society. Five years on from the GDPR, where are we now? And where are we going? Is technology winning the race?