What Is the Privacy by Design Conference?
The Privacy by Design Conference is an international conference held around Data Privacy Day (January 28).
People involved in privacy from a wide range of perspectives—including culture, law, technology, business, and operations—come together for dialogue.
This year’s conference will be held on January 28 at the Hibiya International Building Conference Square. I will also serve as the moderator for one of the sessions.
14:35–15:20
What Kind of Society Will Digital ID Enable? (Venue 8C) (In English, with Japanese subtitles)
Session: “Secure and Safety Service Design 〜Designing with Trusted Digital ID〜”
In this session, the moderator and panelists will discuss topics concerning cross-border digital ID projects. Based on current use cases, they will address security and safety challenges involving trusted digital ID schemes.
Reference Link: DNP and MUFG Aiming to Commercialize Digital IDs
- Moderator: Natsuhiko Sakimura, Chair of MyData Japan
- Rintaro Okamoto, Member of the Japan–Australia Cross-Border Interoperability Working Group
- Katryna Dow, CEO and Founder of Meeco
Conference Details
For more information about the conference, please visit the official website.
See you at the venue.
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