A privacy-enhancing technologies primer


Contributors:
Dylan Gilbert
Senior Fellow for Privacy Engineering
IAPP
Kristie Chon Flynn
Group Data Protection Officer
Curtis Mitchell
CIPT
Principal
Mitchell Technology Consulting
Matthew Reisman
Vice President, U.S. Policy
Future of Privacy Forum
IAPP Web Conference
Broadcast date: 15 Sept. 2026
Time: 08:00–09:00 PDT, 11:00–12:00 EDT, 17:00–18:00 CEST
From well-established techniques to cutting-edge solutions, privacy-enhancing technologies drive value for organizations, but they remain a niche topic for many privacy professionals. The IAPP’s web conference series on privacy-enhancing technologies kicks off with a primer to introduce these important tools and techniques. The session provides a high-level overview of the technologies, surveys the legal and regulatory landscape and covers adoption challenges. Experts will share practical strategies and considerations for deployment to meet organizational goals. Discover the role that PETs play in responsible innovation by helping organizations maintain user trust, meet policy requirements and create value.
Key takeaways:
- Identify considerations for balancing privacy, utility and cost when deploying PETs.
- Understand legal and regulatory incentives and barriers to PETs adoption.
- Discover real-world use cases and lessons learned from deployment.
Eligible CPEs: AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM and CIPT.
1.0 CPE credits