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Workshop: "Data Privacy and Information Security" by John Yonce

From 13 January 2018 10:00 CET until 13 January 2018 16:00 CET
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data protection iStock 78522783 MEDIUMAs freelancers, ensuring that our clients' data and information are secure is an important issue, particularly in light of the upcoming European regulation that will affect many SENSE members. In addition, understanding your risks and learning how to protect both your data and your clients' documents are essential for running a successful business. In this interactive, informative workshop, data privacy and protection professional John Yonce will provide practical information to help you maximize your security and minimize your risk. To register, simply click "Register" at the top of the page.

Date: 13 January 2018
Time: 10:00 -- 16:30, followed by drinks
Location: Park Plaza, Utrecht (a short walk from Utrecht Central Station)
Cost: €160 for members, €180 for non-members

Programme:
10:00-10:30   Arrive and check in at Park Plaza, Utrecht; coffee/tea in the lobby
10:30-11:15   Session 1: Introduction to Data Privacy and Protection
11:15-11:30   COFFEE BREAK
11:30-12:15   Session 2: What You Need to Know about the Current and Upcoming Privacy Laws in the Netherlands and the EU
12:15-13:15   LUNCH
13:15-14:45   Session 3: Possible Threats to Privacy and Information
14:45-15:00   COFFEE BREAK
15:00-16:30   Session 4: Prevention and Security Measures
16:30-??        Drinks in the bar

About the speaker:John Yonce

  • John Yonce has a legal background in Dutch law and international law (masters degree from Leiden University)
  • He worked for 4 years in IT service management at the company Pink Elephant and has also worked for Heineken as “Problem Manager”. He has several IT diplomas.
  • From 2007 until 2015 he worked for Chevron in the Netherlands. There he was a company lawyer and informal data protection officer.
  • In 2014, he became a Certified Information Privacy Professional with the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
  • John currently works at ALD Automotive (a lease company) on a privacy project for the General Data Protection Regulation implementation.
  • John lives in Oegstgeest with his family.