About the Conference
Digitisation and other advances in technology have led to the phenomenon of “big data”. Vast quantities of data are gathered, stored, linked and analysed with phenomenal ease and efficiency, thus generating immense economic and social benefits. But there can be profound ramifications for privacy. For example, big data analytics is more concerned with correlations in discovering patterns and identifying trends than establishing exact causalities. It can therefore wrongfully label individuals, stigmatise protected classes, and perpetuate societal prejudices and discrimination.
An international panel of distinguished speakers has been lined up for this half-day Conference to address these privacy issues. They comprise regulators, academics and privacy professionals from think tanks and multi-national corporations. They will cover legislative controls as well as innovative approaches based on risk benefit analysis and ethical information governance.
Who Should Attend
This Conference is targeted at policy makers, government and business leaders, ICT professionals as well as privacy advocates and academics. It will also interest privacy professionals who wish to keep abreast of emerging trends in the interaction between data protection and technology.
General Information
| Date: | 10 June 2015 (Wednesday) |
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| Venue: | Regal Ballroom & Monaco room, Basement 1,
Regal Hongkong Hotel, 88 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (Click here to view the hotel's location information) |
Collection of Name Badges:
Collection of name badges is available at the registration desk which will be open as the following schedule:
| Date and Time | Location |
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| 10 June 2015, from 8:15 am |
Basement 1, Regal Hongkong Hotel (foyer area) |
Please wear your name badge at all time during the Conference. The badge will allow your admission to the Conference. Entry without a badge may be denied.
Language:
English is the official language of the Conference.
Punctuality:
In order not to delay the proceedings of the Conference, we specially request your cooperation to be punctual.
Presentation Materials:
Presentation materials will be available on the programme webpage after the Conference, subject to speaker approval: www.pcpd.org.hk/privacyconference2015/programme.html
Mobile Phone
Please switch off your mobile phones and pagers or turn to the silent mode while you are in the Conference.
Personal Property:
Please take good care of your personal belongings. Do not leave them unattended. Neither the host of the Conference nor their staff members will be responsible for any loss or damage of your personal property.
Dress Code:
Dress code is business attire.
No-Smoking:
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the conference venue.
Photography:
Delegates and participants should be aware that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) and others may be taking photographs during this Conference in public areas. The PCPD may use such photos in PCPD publications.
Adverse Weather:
In the event that Typhoon No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is in effect 4 hours before the programme is scheduled to begin, the conference will be postponed until further notice or cancelled. The PCPD will inform the participants of the new arrangement subsequently.
