IAPP ANZ Summit 2025: Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law

SYDNEY

2-5 Dec. 2025

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Is Your Data Really Safe Down Under? Rethinking Privacy Using Data and AI

Tuesday, 30 Sept.

13:30 - 14:30 AEDT

Intermediate level

BREAKOUT SESSIONAI GOVERNANCEAI LITERACYREGULATORY GUIDANCE

Navigating the complexities of Australian privacy law is critical for data-driven success. BigID and David Mesman, Principal CicaData (previously Executive Advisor - Data Compliance at nbn Australia) offer practical guidance. Explore how to build a future-proof, privacy-centric data framework that not only meets current Australian regulations but also anticipates future changes. Discover strategies to ensure compliance, strengthen customer relationships through trust and responsibly leverage data for innovation.

What you will learn:

  • Understand the significant and ongoing changes to Australian privacy legislation, including increased penalties and new individual rights.
  • Learn practical guidance on establishing robust data governance, including unified data discovery, classification and automation of privacy workflows.
  • Hear how privacy can be a competitive advantage and how transparent data practices build stronger customer relationships.
  • Come away with strategies for leveraging data and AI for business growth while ensuring compliance and mitigating privacy risks.

Moderator and speakers

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David Mesman

CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP

Principal

CicaData

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Adam Plotnikov

Senior Solutions Engineer

BigID