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Join Philippe Dufresne, Chair of the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) and Privacy Commissioner of Canada; Clarisse Girot, H...
26/10/2026

Join Philippe Dufresne, Chair of the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) and Privacy Commissioner of Canada; Clarisse Girot, Head of Data Policy, Privacy and Online Safety Division at the OECD; and Benjamin Santos, Lead privacy engineer, Statistics Canada, for a webinar exploring how privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) can support innovative, secure, and trustworthy data management.

The webinar brings together regulatory, technical, and business experts who will discuss practical use cases of PETs while considering the legal, regulatory, and operational questions associated with deploying these complex yet increasingly essential technologies at scale.

GPA members and privacy partners are invited to bookmark this link and join the conversation: 14c44630-ab63-4a7d-bcad-d397781208c1@721e0469-d107-47a2-855b-78cac693f014?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14c44630-ab63-4a7d-bcad-d397781208c1@721e0469-d107-47a2-855b-78cac693f014?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog

Join GPA Chair Philippe Dufresne, members of the GPA Executive Committee, and more than 100 delegates from data protecti...
22/09/2026

Join GPA Chair Philippe Dufresne, members of the GPA Executive Committee, and more than 100 delegates from data protection authorities from around the world in Brussels this November for the GPA’s 48th Annual Conference!

This year’s GPA conference includes a two-day Closed Session, followed by an Open Programme that is co-located within the IAPP Europe Congress 2026 (https://iapp.org/conference/iapp-europe-congress/speakers).

GPA Closed Session: November 16 and 17 at the Albert Borschette Conference Centre
GPA Open Programme: November 18 and 19 at the IAPP Europe Congress 2026

*GPA members – Visit the GPA website for information about how to register for the GPA48 closed session and open programme: https://globalprivacyassembly.com/48th-gpa-annual-conference/

Only 10 days left to register for the 48th Global Privacy Assembly Annual Conference in Brussels this November. Don't mi...
20/09/2026

Only 10 days left to register for the 48th Global Privacy Assembly Annual Conference in Brussels this November. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

What's included for GPA members?
✅ Access to the Closed Session
✅ Access to the Open Programme co-located within IAPP’s Europe Congress
✅ Opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with colleagues and experts from around the world!

To benefit from this extraordinary opportunity, GPA members must register by September 30: https://globalprivacyassembly.com/48th-gpa-annual-conference/

Dates & Locations:
GPA Closed Session: November 16 and 17 at the Albert Borschette Conference Center.
GPA Open Programme: November 18 and 19 co-located with the IAPP Europe Congress 2026

We extend our gratitude to the IAPP, the European Commission, the European Data Protection Board and the Belgium Data Protection Authority for their support.

ALL FINALISTS ARE IN THE RUNNINGFOR THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD!You’ve made it this far. Now, it’s time to let the people ...
17/09/2026

ALL FINALISTS ARE IN THE RUNNING
FOR THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD!

You’ve made it this far. Now, it’s time to let the people have their say.

To be eligible for the People’s Choice Award, all finalists must submit a video featuring their finalist initiative. The video will be posted on the official GPA social media platforms and will form part of the public voting component.

HOW IT WORKS

The People’s Choice Award will be determined through:

🩷 50% Public Voting

Your finalist video will be posted on the official GPA social media platforms. Your score will be based on the total number of likes, shares, and comments received by your video.

🗳 50% Member Authority Votes

Representatives from each member authority will vote for their preferred initiative.

Submit your video following these guidelines:

See video guidelines here: https://globalprivacyassembly.com/news-events/gpa-awards-2026/

Video Submission Link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/E8wTBNjq9f

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Submit your video. Share your story. Rally your supporters.

Note: Only GPA Awards 2026 finalists are
eligible to enter.


Meet our finalists for Accountability! 🏆​This category celebrates excellence in governance, transparency, compliance fra...
15/09/2026

Meet our finalists for Accountability! 🏆

​This category celebrates excellence in governance, transparency, compliance frameworks, and strong leadership commitment to privacy and data protection.

​Out of 7 shortlisted entries, only the top entries scoring 75% and above earned a spot in the finals.

​We extend a huge thank you to everyone who submitted their entries and participated! Your dedication to upholding the highest standards of accountability inspires us all. 🛡️

​Congratulations to our finalists! Keep your eyes peeled as we move closer to announcing the final winners. 👏

Meet our finalists for Innovation! 🏆​The Innovation Category honors innovative programs, tools, technologies, or strateg...
15/09/2026

Meet our finalists for Innovation! 🏆

​The Innovation Category honors innovative programs, tools, technologies, or strategies that advance privacy protection, data governance, and responsible data use.

​Out of 12 shortlisted entries, only those that earned a score of at least 75% advanced as finalists.

​We extend our sincere appreciation to all organizations and individuals who submitted their entries and participated in this year's awards. Your commitment to pioneering forward-thinking solutions in data privacy is truly commendable! 🙌

​Congratulations to all our finalists! Stay tuned as we move closer to the final winners. 👏

Meet our finalists for Dispute Resolution and Enforcement! 🏆​This category recognizes exemplary performance in enforceme...
15/09/2026

Meet our finalists for Dispute Resolution and Enforcement! 🏆

​This category recognizes exemplary performance in enforcement, regulatory action, investigation, dispute resolution, and safeguarding data subjects' rights.

​Out of 6 shortlisted entries, only the top entries scoring 75% and above earned a spot in the finals.

​We extend a huge thank you to everyone who submitted their entries and participated! Your dedication to regulatory excellence and enforcing data protection inspires us all. ⚖️

​Congratulations to our finalists! Keep your eyes peeled as we move closer to announcing the final winners. 👏

Meet our finalists for Education and Public Awareness! 🏆​The Education and Public Awareness Category recognizes outstand...
15/09/2026

Meet our finalists for Education and Public Awareness! 🏆

​The Education and Public Awareness Category recognizes outstanding initiatives that promote data protection awareness, education, training, and public engagement.

​Out of 23 shortlisted entries, only those that earned a score of at least 75% advanced as finalists.

​We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the organizations and individuals who submitted their initiatives and participated in this year's awards. Your commitment to fostering a privacy-conscious community is truly commendable! 🙌

​Congratulations to all our finalists! Stay tuned as we move closer to the final winners. 👏

Did you know that by registering for the Closed Session, GPA members also have access to the entire programme of the IAP...
09/09/2026

Did you know that by registering for the Closed Session, GPA members also have access to the entire programme of the IAPP Europe Congress 2026! This includes:

Keynote speeches from international luminaries
Panel discussions and breakout sessions on emerging privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law trends
Opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with international colleagues

To benefit from this extraordinary opportunity, GPA members must register before September 30: https://globalprivacyassembly.com/48th-gpa-annual-conference/

Dates & Locations:

GPA Closed Session: November 16 and 17 at the Albert Borschette Conference Center.

GPA Open Programme: November 18 and 19 at the Square Brussels Convention Centre (Hosted by the IAPP)

We extend our gratitude to the IAPP, the European Commission, the European Data Protection Board and the Belgium Data Protection Authority for their support.

The wait is almost over! 🏆 Mark your calendars for September 15, 2026, as the Global Privacy Assembly announces the fina...
08/09/2026

The wait is almost over! 🏆

Mark your calendars for September 15, 2026, as the Global Privacy Assembly announces the finalists for the Global Privacy and Data Protection Awards 2026.

Stay tuned to our website and social media channels to find out who made the final cut! ✨

🔗 https://globalprivacyassembly.com/

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