Never a Dull Moment: A Day in the Life of Asia Privacy Counsel

Charmian Aw, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP, Partner, Hogan Lovells

Lanx Goh, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP, Bulgaria Honorary Consul; Global Head of Privacy, Prudential

Michael Lim, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPM, Regional Head of Privacy (APAC), SHEIN

Pern Yi Quah, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP, Associate General Counsel and Asia DPO, McKinsey & Company

The world's three most populous nations, India, China and Indonesia have embraced privacy legislation and embarked on passing a flurry of regulations governing processing of personal data across different sectors impacting more than three billion individuals. Jurisdictions such as South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Australia have also ramped up enforcement activity. As more states mandate the appointment of a data protection officer, this session is your chance to hear how these heads of privacy are navigating an ever-changing, fast-moving web of regulation across APAC and globally.

What you will learn:

• Horizon-scanning of Asia privacy law and regulatory developments in 2025.
• Tips for covering the diverse, fragmented and fast-evolving landscape of Asia data privacy.
• Explore trends affecting the profession, including additional responsibilities in AI governance, cybersecurity, regulatory risk and compliance.