Asia Privacy Forum Offers Opportunities for Data Privacy Professionals to Share, Learn and Connect
IAPP’s conference educates on local and global privacy challenges
Singapore – 17 April 2015 – Today, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the largest organization of privacy professionals in the world announced that it will hold an educational conference for data protection and security professionals in observance of Privacy Awareness week.
The second annual IAPP Asia Privacy Forum will take place 5-6 May at the Singapore Marriott Hotel. The two-day event features expert speakers from Google, JP Morgan Chase, MasterCard, Merck, the PDPC and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Programming includes local and global content with practical learning and peer sharing on topics ranging from managing cyber risk to privacy as a competitive differentiator. All registrants also receive free online training for the IAPP’s globally recognised Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) credential.
“We are delighted to be celebrating Privacy Awareness Week in Singapore with the second annual IAPP Asia Privacy Forum,” said Mr. Trevor Hughes, CIPP, President and CEO of the IAPP. “With data privacy challenges continuing to evolve rapidly in Asia and around the world, ongoing education and training is critical to stay ahead of the curve. Through these two events, data privacy professionals have an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and active learning from top influencers and innovators in the privacy space.”
Mr Leong Keng Thai, Chairman of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), said: “The Commission is glad to support IAPP’s efforts to encourage good data protection practices amongst organisations in Asia. The Asia Pacific Forum is a good initiative that builds up data protection capabilities amongst organisations in Singapore. The Commission believes that the implementation of good data protection practices by organisations in Singapore will not only result in greater customer confidence and trust, but also help establish Singapore as a trusted global data hub.”
For more information please visit:
IAPP Asia Privacy Forum 2015 at iapp.org/forum.
About the IAPP
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource, helping practitioners develop and advance their careers and organizations manage and protect their data. Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit association that helps define, support and improve the privacy profession globally. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org.
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Lindsay Douglas
Public Relations Manager, IAPP
603.427.9200 x. 306