GDPR hot topics in Luxembourg and Europe

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is certainly the most significant personal data legislation in the past 20 years.

The GDPR impacts our day-to-day activities more than we realise. Sufficient awareness of the key concepts is key to ensure an appropriate data protection culture within organisations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• recognise the core principles of the GDPR;
• identify the key GDPR requirements impacting your organisation;
• be aware of the risks while processing personal data, regardless your department affiliation;
• understand the concept of “accountability” and how to demonstrate it;
• have a view on how to manage cross-border data transfer in the context of GDPR;
• be aware of the impacts the GDPR has on current hot topics, such as AI, cloud migration and outsourcing
• understand how the GDPR has been enforced in Europe and in Luxembourg.

Reminder of the principles and concepts of the GDPR:

• Key principles
• Data controller and data processor
• Privacy by default and by design
• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
• Data Breaches and how to react
• Transfers outside of the EEA (Post Schrems II)
• How the GDPR has been enforced in Luxembourg and EU so far
• GDPR impacts and attention points on today's hot topics

This course is coordinated by Antonin Jakubse, Senior Manager at PwC Luxembourg.

Antonin Jakubse is a senior manager and seasoned project manager specialising in optimising operational effectiveness and efficiency, particularly within financial institutions and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR. He has a proven track record of successfully guiding complex projects to completion by focusing on clear communication with all stakeholders and balancing both strategic oversight and detailed project elements to foster team collaboration. As PwC’s subject matter expert on outsourcing activities, Antonin provides clients with comprehensive guidance on project management and regulatory compliance. His leadership includes managing project communication, organising workshops, proposing process improvements, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and jurisdictions.