THE NEXT SCHREMS? What Trump v Slaughter means for international data transfers
The DPO Centre
52:03
The recent US Supreme Court decision in Trump v Slaughter has raised further questions about the independence of the Federal Trade Commission, with potential implications for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The framework remains in place for now, but with a decade of shifting ground from Safe Harbour to Privacy Shield to the DPF, it has reopened the same debate about the long-term stability of these data transfer mechanisms.
For privacy teams managing data across multiple jurisdictions, the challenge is not reacting to every headline but knowing what requires action, what should be monitored, and how to maintain a consistent global approach.
Pawel Wieckowski, DPO, and Katrina Leach, CTO at the DPO Centre are joined by Lucie van Gils, Data Protection Lawyer at Aosphere, and Rachel Nico, Chief Privacy Office at Intel, for our next Privacy Puzzle webinar, as they separate fact from speculation and explore what these developments mean for organisations managing international data flows.
What you’ll learn:
- Why international data transfers are under scrutiny again
- What organisations should be reviewing today
- How to prepare for what’s next
The session will include an open Q&A, giving you the chance to raise your own questions directly with the speakers.
Speakers
Ben Seretny
Chief Operating Officer, DPO Centre
Ben is Fellow of Information Privacy, recognised for his advanced data protection and privacy management expertise. Having served as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for organisations spanning the Private, Public, and Not-For-Profit arenas, he has a deep understanding of today’s data protection challenges. As a regular speaker and contributor to the wider privacy community, Ben helps to shape conversations around the future of data protection and governance.
Pawel Wieckowski
Data Protection Officer, DPO Centre
Pawel has over 20 years’ experience building practical privacy programmes and ensuring regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions. Specialising in personal data governance, enterprise risk management, AI and Privacy Enhancing Technologies, he helps organisations navigate emerging risks. Holding an Executive MBA and MSc in Computer Science, alongside multiple industry certifications, Pawel effectively balances regulatory obligations with commercial objectives through a collaborative, risk-based approach.
Lucie van Gils
Specialist Data Privacy Lawyer, Aosphere
Lucie has over a decade of experience advising organisations on complex legal and regulatory matters, with specialist expertise in data privacy, cyber, and AI regulation. She brings a strong legal perspective to evolving compliance challenges, interpreting regulatory developments and translating them into practical, commercially focused guidance.
Rachel Nico
Chief Privacy Officer, Intel Corporations
Rachel works at the intersection of law and technology, with a practice spanning privacy, cybersecurity, AI governance, and data. Her experience covers digital media, consumer technology, telecommunications, and technology start-ups, giving her broad insight into the regulatory issues facing innovative businesses. Rachel draws on this experience to help organisations address complex governance challenges created by rapidly evolving technologies.
Katrina Leach
Chief Transformation Officer, DPO Centre
Katrina is a qualified solicitor with a background spanning microbiology, business analysis, and IT consultancy. She brings a unique perspective to complex data protection challenges, combing legal, technical, and scientific expertise to develop effective privacy programmes. Specialising in change governance and operational resilience, Katrina helps organisations demonstrate responsible data use whilst ensuring robust controls support wider business needs.
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52:03