24th Annual Data Protection Practical Compliance Conference

 


Annual Data Protection Conference - Dublin
Speaker Biographies
 

Outlined below are the data protection experts presenting at the 20th Annual Data Protection Practical Compliance Conference.

 

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Barry Scannell

Barry Scannell
Partner
William Fry

Barry Scannell is internationally recognised as a leading expert in the area of AI law. He advises clients on issues relating to text and data mining, AI copyright infringement, machine learning, and AI ownership. He has expertise in AI specific contracts, licences, and dataset agreements. Barry specialises in advising on the AI Act and other legislation such as the DSA and GDPR from an AI compliance perspective.

Barry was appointed by the Irish Government to Ireland’s AI Advisory Council; has recently completed the writing stage of his PhD on AI and copyright; and is a member of the Law Society of Ireland’s IP & Technology Committee.

Caoimhe Stafford

Caoimhe Stafford
Data Protection Officer
Match Group

Caoimhe Stafford is the Data Protection Officer for dating services such as Tinder, Hinge, PlentyOfFish and OkCupid at the Match Group. Before joining Match Group, she trained and qualified as a solicitor with one of Ireland's leading law firms, and worked with Ireland's public service broadcaster as their DPO.

Giles Tyler

Giles Tyler
Associate Director
(Cyber Incident
Response) 
Control Risks

Giles Tyler is an Associate Director in Control Risks’ Digital Risks team. As practice lead for the cyber crisis management team in the EMEA region, his work focuses on complex cyber security incidents, both when Control Risks is the sole external provider during an incident or as part of a wider panel of advisors. He works with teams across Control Risks to deliver advisory, intelligence, and forensic services across all core sectors. Giles is ranked as a Band 2 individual in the Chambers and Partners Crisis and Risk Management Guide. He holds a BA in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Exeter and completed the CompTIA Security + certification.

Hannah Perry

Hannah Perry
Partner
Mason Hayes &
Curran
 

Hannah Perry is a Partner in our Data & Technology team. Hannah advises on all aspects of privacy and technology, from product counsel to cybersecurity, AI, international data transfers and law enforcement. Hannah has a multitude of experience in working with clients across the tech and IoT space, from traditional blue-chip manufacturers to next-generation AI and crypto businesses.

Prior to joining Mason Hayes & Curran, Hannah gained much of her experience with a Tier 1 technology practice and from her time in the European Court of Human Rights. Her variety of experience and knowledge means that she brings a unique depth of understanding and exposure to her advice.

Hugo Grattirola

Hugo Grattirola
Partner
Philip Lee

Hugo Grattirola is a Partner in the corporate/commercial and the data, privacy, and technology teams in Philip Lee LLP. He is a fully qualified lawyer in both France and Ireland. Hugo specialises in technology matters such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection/Privacy. Hugo regularly assists clients on their path to compliance with data protection legislation and any data protection matters arising from commercial contracts. He regularly speaks at seminars and lectures on the area of Data Protection/Privacy and often conducts workshops and training sessions on the practical implications of data protection legislation.

Paul Lavery

Paul Lavery
Partner
McCann Fitzgerald
Paul Lavery is a Partner and the Head of the Technology and Innovation Group in McCann FitzGerald. Paul is a specialist adviser on a data protection, information technology, intellectual property, e-commerce, confidentiality and freedom of information issues.

Paul is a leading expert on data protection and advises a large number of private sector entities and public bodies on their data protection obligations under existing and prospective data protection law, including advising on subject access requests, data security incidents, marketing obligations and consents, record retention matters, data protection notices, policies and privacy statements, data controller and data processor registrations as well as solutions to facilitate the transfer of data outside the EEA.

Paul is heavily involved in advising a number of private sector and public sector clients on their obligations under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),  including carrying out data protection assessments and audits and completing data inventories in order to advise clients on what changes to processing activities, data protection notices and agreements etc to ensure compliance with GDPR.

Paul is a Member of the Examination Board for the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection and also leads PDP's highly acclaimed Handling Access Requests training course (on an in-person and virtual basis).

Rachel Hayes

Rachel Hayes
Partner
William Fry

Rachel Hayes specialises in privacy & data protection matters, and by extension, the ever-evolving areas of cybersecurity, AI, data and content regulation.

Rachel works closely with indigenous and multinational clients on all matters concerning data protection & privacy. Her extensive experience ranges from advising on global projects, complex data transfers, personal data breaches / cyber incidents & reputation management, regulatory investigations, individual complaints/rights requests, data subject claims/privacy litigation and general compliance matters. She is also focused on the growing video games industry within Ireland.

Rachel leads PDP's hugely popular training session AI & Data Protection.

Ricky Kelly

Ricky Kelly
Partner
RDJ LLP

Ricky Kelly  leads RDJ’s Technology Sector and has extensive experience advising in the areas of Information and Cyber Security, Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, and ePrivacy. He leads the RDJ 24/7 Incident Response Service team that advise clients in the end-to-end investigation, management and recovery from security incidents, and regularly provides bespoke compliance training to organisations in relation to their implementation of and compliance with their Privacy, Data Protection and Information security obligations. He is also an active member of RDJ’s Dispute Resolution team and offers broad experience advising a range of foreign, national, multi-national and institutional clients in complex disputes before the various Civil Courts of Ireland.

 

 Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PC.dp.)

 

 

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Conference Testimonials

 

"Excellent day! The presentations provided practical advice that will be useful in my day to day job."
Jason Palmer
AXA Life Europe Ltd

 

"Particularly useful was the guidance on formulation and structure of data protection policies."
Dan McDonnell
Co Carlow VEC

 

"Extremely helpful and well organised"
Jim O’Connell
Douglas Credit Union

 

"Each presentation had something important to reflect on"
Marie Cussen
Comreg


"Content was excellent"
Philip Higgins
ESB Energy Solutions

 

"Very informative and enjoyable. The handouts are very good"
Stephen Nolan
Microsoft

 

"Excellent presentations"
Paul Dawson
Dublin City Council

 

"Good to hear about the new developments. Very passionate speakers"
Ann Smith
Chartered Accountants Ireland

 

"The presenters were very interesting."
Muriel Koyce
Sunbeam House Services

 

"I found the Conference to touch all the relevant areas for practitioners and something that I have no doubt will be utilised within my organisation"
Lynne Martin
Eirecom Limited

 

"Great mix of topics/issues relating to data protection."
Tony Hughes
Waterford Credit Union

 

"Good tips on outsourcing. The lessons learned from breaches was very useful."
Bernadette Ryan
Bord Gais Eireann

 

"Speakers were very knowledgeable and articulate"
Philip Higgins
ESB Electric

 

"It was well put together. Good speakers, content and venue. First class. Thank you."
Danny O’Donoghue
Bishopstown Credit Union


“Excellent conference… really interesting. You covered a multitude of topics which has given me a food for thought!”
Louise Colgen
Central Bank of Ireland

 

"Very useful and informative"
Cathal McDermott
Dropbox

 

"Great event. All speakers and presentations were compelling and relevant"
Brian Short
Irish Continental Group plc

 

"Informative as usual"
Helen Sheehan
Euromedic Diagnostics Ltd

 

"The theory and practical advice given were highly welcomed"
Ann Smith
Chartered Accountants Ireland

 

"The presenters were very interesting."
Judith Fanning
RTE

 

"The practicality of the subjects was brilliant. A real feeling of having learned something to take away and think about"
Nicola Flannery
Paddy Power Plc

 

"Every subject was relevant and current"
Veronica O’Brien
Irish Water

 

"A very useful conference for all DP Practitioners and a great opportunity to share experiences with other practitioners in the field"
Catriona O’Sullivan
University College Cork

 

"This year, I was very happy with all the presentations. Thank you for organising it"
Irina Sharapova
Kerry Group Plc

 

"I found the conference not only to be practical, but enjoyable which was down to the standard and quality of the presenters"
Martina McKenna
Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board