IAPP Global Summit 2026: Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law
WASHINGTON, DC
30 March-2 April
Global Employee Privacy: Actionable Guidance from Recruitment to Offboarding
Monday, 30 March
17:00 - 18:00 EDT
Intermediate level
This all-female panel of privacy legal professionals will highlight how emerging technologies and increasingly complex regulatory landscapes are redefining workplace privacy. The panel will follow the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding, and highlight key areas of risk and best practices at each stage. Topics will include the use of AI tools in hiring and performance evaluations, remote work, international data transfers, GPS tracking, employee monitoring, wearable devices, access rights, consent and background checks. Drawing from varying perspectives, the panel will address how evolving technologies and complex regulatory frameworks are reshaping workplace privacy standards and the obligations that global and local organizations must navigate. Designed to be interactive and practical, the session will provide real-world insights, hands-on tips, and a Q&A to help attendees navigate this rapidly changing area. By the end, participants will gain practical insights and foundational tools to begin developing privacy-compliant workplace policies that balance innovation, legal obligations, and employee trust.
What you will learn:
- How to identify and manage privacy risks across the employee lifecycle.
- How to navigate the use of emerging technologies in the workplace.
- How to develop privacy-compliant workplace policies.
Moderator and speakers

Erin Schachter
Attorney, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Ogletree Deakins

Stephanie Giometti
CIPP/E, CIPP/US
Senior Counsel, Privay
YETI Coolers

Lauren Smith
CIPP/US
General Counsel
AlphaStaff

Jennifer Volk
Vice President Compliance
EssilorLuxottica