Prepare for the Impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

Beginning in May 2018, virtually all U.S. exporters to Europe will need to be compliant with new EU data privacy legislation. Regardless of the company, the sector it operates in, or whether it actually sells anything in Europe, there will be new requirements and stiff fines imposed by European agencies in case of non-compliance.

What You’ll Gain from Attending This Road Show:

Find out why the European Union is a key market for U.S. Businesses

Gain in-depth knowledge about GDPR requirements including:

• Accountability & transparency
• Security and privacy by default
• Communication with your customers and business partners

Discover how GDPR can impact your business including:

• What processes and tools should be put in place
• How to start the compliance process
• How to turn GDPR into a business advantage

Learn about the Privacy Shield Program and how to apply:

• New Requirements under Privacy Shield
• Application and Review Process

Hear from Our Experts:

Isabelle Roccia, Policy Advisor, U.S. Mission to the European Union. Isabelle served on the negotiating team of the EU-US Privacy Shield and the U.S. delegation for the U.S.-EU Cyber Dialogue.

Michelle Sylvester-Jose, Policy Advisor, Data Flows and Privacy Team, International Trade Administration. Michelle is considered an expert on Privacy Shield.

John Payseno, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation. John's practice focuses on managing global compliance such as the GDPR, while using cutting edge technology.

On-site registration is not available.

Event Date

September 29, 2017 
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

(Registration check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.)

Location

Bellevue, WA City Hall Council Chambers

Cost

$50

For More Information

Please contact Sam.Tsoming@trade.gov 
(206-553-5616 ext. 232)