Melbourne Data Protection & Security Summit 2025

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Step into the reality of a major cyber incident with someone who has navigated the storm. This session offers firsthand insights into the true impact of a breach, focusing on:

• Practical experiences and lessons learned
• The profound people impact
• Navigating the challenging aftermath  

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This session will explore how businesses can safeguard sensitive data in the AI era. Attendees will learn about strategies to reduce data risk across operations, navigate the evolving landscape of data protection regulations, and stay ahead of emerging threats.

• Understanding the impact of AI on data security and emerging cyber threats
• Strategies for reducing data risk and protecting sensitive information
• Navigating Australia’'s data protection regulations in the context of AI
• Leveraging advanced data security solutions to stay ahead of threats
• Building a proactive security posture to protect against future challenges

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This panel discussion explores how evolving legislation, emerging technologies, and shifting consumer demands are shaping the future of data protection, security and privacy in Australia.

• Influencing data protection culture through leadership, policy, and fostering a privacy-first mindset
• Lessons learned in embedding data protection strategies within existing workflows and emerging solutions, without sacrificing agility
• Identifying and empowering teams to ensure trusted, privacy-conscious development and deployment of new initiatives
• Anticipating regulatory shifts, global privacy trends, and the selective role of AI in reinforcing Australia’s future data protection landscape

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The promise of AI hinges on access to vast datasets. But what if those datasets are ticking time bombs of hidden vulnerabilities and regulatory landmines?

In this session, we'll dissect the real-world challenges of managing petabytes of data across a fragmented landscape. Tim will demonstrate how Securiti’s Data Command Center transforms data risk into a strategic advantage. Learn to move beyond mere compliance checklists and proactively identify "Toxic Combinations" that amplify risk. See how to unlock the power of your unstructured data for AI, while safeguarding your organization's reputation and bottom line. Discover how to transition from data liability to data leadership.

In this innovative session, attendees will be faced with a series of scenarios that they may face in their roles. Attendees will discuss the possible courses of action with their peers to consider the ramifications of each option before logging their own course of action. 

Results will be tallied and analysed by our session facilitator and results will impact the way the group moves through the activity.

Will we collectively choose the right course of action?

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Overseeing a high-profile initiative like Victoria’s digital driver licence requires stringent security measures, efficient approval processes, and careful coordination. This session explains how one government data protection leader streamlined data sharing approvals for a complex portfolio of digital projects and managed over 150 data sharing agreements - all while safeguarding public trust.

• Ensuring robust security oversight for the Victorian digital driver licence project
• Streamlining approvals across multiple digital initiatives to reduce red tape and risk
• Managing and uplifting over 150 data sharing agreements to maintain compliance and public confidence
• Balancing innovation with rigorous data governance to deliver secure, citizen-focused outcomes

Join this demo to explore how organisations can operationalise and automate compliance with global data regulations. Learn how the OneTrust platform can help you:

• Streamlines processes
• Ensures real-time monitoring
• Simplify the management of data privacy requirements
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and minimise risk with automated workflows, reporting tools, and actionable insights—all in one place

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This panel brings together leaders of security, data, privacy and technology to exchange insights on how to balance stringent security measures with the need for innovation. The discussion will focus on strategies for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and fostering a security-centric culture that drives competitive advantage.

• Developing robust security frameworks that align with business innovation goals
• Implementing advanced threat detection while facilitating seamless data access
• Navigating complex regulatory landscapes without hindering technological advancement
• Cultivating a proactive security culture that empowers innovation across the organisation

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Delegates will chose from a list of pertinent peer-to-peer discussion topics focussing on evolving and emerging trends, techniques and technologies

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In a digital era where innovation and customer experience drive competitive advantage, Data Protection Officers face the challenge of safeguarding privacy and building trust while enabling business growth. This session explores how DPOs balance data protection with innovation to deliver exceptional customer experiences without compromising on security.

• Aligning Data Protection Strategies with Business Innovation Goals
• Enhancing Customer Experience Without Compromising Privacy and Trust
• Leveraging Privacy by Design to Achieve Competitive Edge
• Navigating Regulatory Compliance Amidst Rapid Technological Advancement

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In this session, we’ll take a live pulse of the room on six big-picture questions. The results will drive a candid, expert-led discussion on what they reveal about where we are — and where we’re heading.

• In today’s environment, what should be the primary purpose of the security function?
• What’s the most effective way to influence company-wide behaviour change around data protection?
• Is AI the silver bullet for protecting our data moving forward?
• What's the biggest driver behind current data protection investments?
• Where do you believe security leaders should spend more time?

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