John Bowman, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP

John is a senior principal in Promontory's privacy and data protection team. John advises clients on all aspects of compliance with data protection laws and regulations. Prior to joining Promontory, John worked at the U.K. Ministry of Justice where he was the government’s lead negotiator on the EU General Data Protection Regulation. This work involved leading the U.K. delegation to the Council of the European Union’s DAPIX expert working group in Brussels, developing the government’s policy position on the GDPR, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and advocates, and regularly briefing ministers.
John also represented the U.K. at the European Commission's Article 31 Committee, which was responsible for determining the adequacy of non-EU data-protection regimes. He earlier represented the U.K. government in negotiations on reviewing The Hague Conventions on International Child Abduction and led the government’s outreach to domestic Muslim communities on issues related to family law. John also carried out a comprehensive review of the U.K.’s claims management regulatory regime for the Ministry of Justice.
Contributions by John Bowman
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A New Direction — How the UK is Redefining Data Protection in the Global Context
Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2022 -
Having Your Data Protection Day in Court!
Speaker at IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2022 -
Privacy Enhancing Technologies as Collaboration Tools
Speaker at IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2022 -
The Road to Continuous Compliance: How Future-Proof is Your Privacy Program?
Web Conference Speaker -
Beyond Brexit: Exploring the UK’s Ambitious New Data Regime
Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2021 -
Notes from the IAPP Europe, 3 Sept. 2021
Europe Data Protection Digest -
Show Up, Stand Out: Authentic Leadership in Uncertain Times
Web Conference Speaker -
‘Brexit Means Brexit’ — Unpacking the Reality. UK Data Protection Law After 2020
Web Conference Speaker -
2021: Upcoming Data Privacy Challenges
Speaker at Virtual Lisbon KnowledgeNet: 28 January 2021 - Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2020 - Cancelled
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Brexit and The Way Forward
Speaker at Virtual Bristol KnowledgeNet: 4 November 2020 -
Clock ticks on Brexit adequacy decision
The Privacy Advisor - Speaker at IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. 2020 - Canceled
- Speaker at IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2020 - Cancelled
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Notes from the IAPP Europe, 7 Feb. 2020
Europe Data Protection Digest -
Notes from the IAPP Europe Managing Director, 6 Dec. 2019
Europe Data Protection Digest -
Brexit or Bust: A ‘No Deal’ for U.K. Adequacy?
Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2019 -
Brexit: Who Knows What Is Going On? If Anyone Can Tell You, We Will
Speaker at Global Privacy Summit 2019 -
As Budget Season Approaches, It's No Time to Become Complacent
Speaker at Global Privacy Summit 2019 -
Notes from the IAPP Europe, 29 March 2019
Europe Data Protection Digest -
U.K. Data Protection Post-Brexit
Web Conference Speaker -
Working with the U.K. Data Protection Act 2018
Speaker at IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2019 -
U.K. Data Protection Post-Brexit
Web Conference Speaker - Member of European Advisory Board 2019 - 2020
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Notes from the IAPP Europe, 7 Dec. 2018
Europe Data Protection Digest -
Brexit: What Do I Need to Do Now? Ask the Brexperts!
Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2018 -
As budget season approaches, it's no time to become complacent
The Privacy Advisor -
Enforcing the GDPR—DPA Roundtable
Moderator at IAPP Europe Data Protection Intensive 2018 -
New Controller and Processor Relationships Under GDPR—What a Show!
Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Intensive 2018 -
GDPR vs Technology 1:00-5:30
Speaker at Global Privacy Summit 2018 -
How Adequate Is EU Data Protection Adequacy?
Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2017