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Connecting Markets Through Data Compliance
2025-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Bangkok) | Online
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Welcome to Connecting Markets Through Data Compliance -webinar on October 6th, from 9.00-10.00 EET (UTC+3, Helsinki time). Read more and register via this link.
Data Protection Management plays a key role in expanding into the European market. In this webinar, you will:

Discover practical strategies for entering and thriving in the EU market through strong data protection practices.

Learn from a real-world case study (TikTok) on cross-border compliance challenges and regulator expectations.

Gain actionable insights to strengthen your data protection maturity, ensure GDPR compliance, and build trust with European partners and customers.

The webinar speakers will be a Representative of the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok and Privaon’s Senior Data Protection Specialist, Gail Maunula (CIPP/E, CIPM). Please send your pre-questions related to the webinar topic via the registration form.

The event is aimed at organisations planning to expand into the EU market.
This webinar is free of charge, but please remember to register in advance.

The organiser of the event is Privaon in collaboration with the Embassy of Finland, Bangkok.

About Privaon:
Privaon is a globally recognised, agile scale-up company in the field of privacy and data protection. We offer both software and advisory services. We help data protection officers (DPOs) succeed in their mission and organisations find business-oriented solutions that meet statutory data protection requirements. Our core services include Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS), AI Compliance Officer as a Service (AICOaaS), and DPO365 (SaaS) for planning, managing, reporting and monitoring compliance.

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Leveraging the Privacy Office for Trust-Driven AI Innovation
2025-09-24 15:00 - 16:15 (Europe/Helsinki) | MyData Conference 2025, Otakaari 24, Espoo, Uusimaa, 02150, Finland
Privaon’s Senior Data Protection Specialist Gail Maunula and Data Protection Specialist Ville Koljonen are hosting an AI-themed session at MyData Conference on Wednesday 24th September. Join the conference and come to meet us. Read more about the topic of the session below. Tickets to the MyData event are sold here.
In an era of ubiquitous AI, the distinction between ‘personalized’ and ‘truly personal’ is paramount. While personalized AI optimizes experiences for corporate gain, truly personal AI empowers individuals, prioritizing their privacy and best interests. This is where the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and robust privacy functions become not just compliance necessities, but strategic differentiators. Attendees will learn how to navigate this critical shift.
Our approach redefines AI interaction. By embedding DPOs and privacy teams at the core of AI development, we ensure ‘privacy by design’ isn’t an afterthought, but the foundation. This means AI systems are built with data minimization, purpose limitation, and user control as inherent features. The DPO acts as a guardian, overseeing ethical AI development, conducting rigorous risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with evolving data protection frameworks. This proactive integration elevates privacy from a mere regulatory obligation to a cornerstone for upholding fundamental human rights in the digital age.
Imagine an AI that genuinely understands and serves each individual, respecting their digital autonomy. This isn’t just about tailoring recommendations; it’s about fostering trust, building deeper relationships, and creating an AI experience that truly values the individual. By leveraging the DPO and privacy office, we can deliver AI that is not only intelligent but also inherently ethical, secure, and truly personal. Our session will equip you with actionable strategies to implement this transformative business approach, driving both innovation and trust. This is the future of responsible AI, and it’s a future we can build together.

GDPR Compliance as a Competitive Advantage
2025-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
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Welcome to the “GDPR Compliance as a Competitive Advantage” webinar on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 8:30-9:00 UTC +1 (10:30-11:00 Finnish time)!
Many organisations view GDPR compliance as a regulatory burden — something to manage at the lowest possible cost. But forward-thinking companies know that data protection done right isn’t just about avoiding fines — it’s about winning trust, securing opportunities, and gaining a competitive edge.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how GDPR compliance can:
– Strengthen customer and partner trust
– Enhance your reputation in global markets
– Create more efficient processes through smart data practices
– Open doors to new opportunities across the EU and beyond
We’ll go beyond the basics of compliance to show how organisations can use GDPR as a strategic asset, not just a legal requirement.
The webinar speaker is Privaon’s Senior Data Protection Specialist Gail Maunula (CIPP/E, CIPM). The webinar is free, but please remember to register before the webinar starts. Our webinars have been popular, which is why we have to give places primarily to those registered with the organisation’s email address.
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About Privaon:
Privaon is a globally recognised, agile scale-up company in the field of privacy and data protection. We offer both software and advisory services. We help data protection officers (DPOs) succeed in their mission and organisations find business-oriented solutions that meet statutory data protection requirements. Our core services include Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS), AI Compliance Officer as a Service (AICOaaS), and DPO365 (SaaS) for planning, managing, reporting and monitoring compliance.

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Technological Choices and Management Responsibilities in the Age of AI
2025-08-21 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
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Welcome to the webinar “Technological Choices and Management Responsibilities in the Age of AI” (held in Finnish) organised by Privaon, taking place on August 21, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:00 (8:30 to 9:00 AM Finnish time).
How can organisations ensure responsible and strategically sound decisions amidst rapidly evolving technology? In this webinar, we will take a closer look at the following topics:

The Management’s Role in Technology Decisions – Who in the organisation is truly responsible for technology-related decisions, and why should this responsibility lie with leadership?
The Impact of New Technologies on Organisations – How are AI and other emerging technologies transforming operations, decision-making, and responsibilities?
Practical Actions for Leaders – What concrete steps should every executive take now to ensure their organisation leverages technology in a controlled and responsible way?
A Marketing Specialist’s Perspective – What role does marketing play in technology-related decisions, and why is this perspective crucial?
Marketing’s Influence on Communication and Brand Integrity – How do technology choices affect customer communications, branding, and the responsible use of data?
Marketing as a Bridge Between Tech and Business – What is the role of marketing in connecting technology and business, especially when customer trust and transparency are at stake?

The webinar will be presented by Privaon’s AI Governance & Data Protection Specialist, Ville Koljonen (CIPP/E, AIGP) and Privaon’s Head of Growth and experienced marketer in companies in different industries, Anne Laitinen. When registering for the webinar, you’ll also have the opportunity to submit your thoughts and questions related to technology choices and management responsibility to be addressed during the session.
We look forward to your participation!
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Navigating Data Protection: The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Thailand
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Bangkok) | Online
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED – New Date will be released soon..
Please contact info@privaon.com if you are interested in being notified of the new date.
In collaboration with the Embassy of Finland, Privaon hosts and organises:
“Navigating Data Protection: The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Thailand”
Date: (tbc) August 2025
Time: (tbc)
Platform: Zoom

Programme
Opening Remarks
Her Excellency Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, Embassy of Finland, Bangkok
Opening and reflections on the importance of international cooperation in data protection.
Welcome Address
Senior Advisor, Trade and Economic Affairs, Kimmo Pekari
Introductory remarks to welcome participants and underscore the relevance of international engagement in data protection.
Thai Perspective on the EU GDPR
Anuwat Ngamprasertkul & Piniti Chomsavas, IAS Advisory: Attorneys at Law
Presentation on the local understanding and implementation of EU GDPR principles within Thailand.
Presentation by Privaon
Representative of Privaon, Gail Maunula (CIPP/E, CIPM), Senior Data Protection Specialist
Introduction to practical solutions that enhance data protection maturity, achieve EU GDPR compliance and unlock EU market trust for Southeast Asian organisations.
Q&A Session
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with speakers and pose questions.

Registration
Please remember to register from the Zoom link below before the webinar starts!

How to succeed as a DPO?
2025-07-03 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
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Welcome to the “How to succeed as a DPO?” webinar on Thursday 3 July 2025 from 8:30 to 9:00 UTC +1 (Finnish time 10:30 to 11:00).
The role of data protection officer requires e.g., cooperation skills, monitoring and interpretation of legislation, time management, prioritization and organization skills.
In this webinar, in addition to the role of the data protection officer, we discuss the following questions:

The DPO role and designation in the organisation
Why DPO success is important
The 3 key elements of DPO success and their outcomes
Investigation: The Successful DPO in the Age of AI

The webinar speaker is Privaon’s Senior Data Protection Specialist Gail Maunula (CIPP/E, CIPM).
The webinar is free, but please remember to register before the webinar starts.
Our webinars have been popular, which is why we have to give places primarily to those registered with the organization’s email address.
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M365 & Copilot DPIA
2025-05-08 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
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Welcome to the “M365 & Copilot DPIA” webinar on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 8:30 to 9:00 UTC +1 (Finnish time 10:30 to 11:00)!
In this webinar, we will discuss the data protection impact assessment for the M365 and Copilot service. During the webinar the speakers will go through the following topics:
– Why is a DPIA for the M365 and Copilot service necessary?– Evaluating the purpose for processing when using M365/Copilot– Specific risks associated with data processing in the M365 service
The webinar speakers are Privaon’s CTO and Founding partner Tomi Mikkonen (CIPT, CISM, CISSP) and Privaon’s Senior Data Protection Specialist Gail Maunula (CIPP/E, CIPM). Privaon is a globally recognised software, managed and advisory services company in the fields of privacy and data protection.
The webinar is free, but please remember to register before the webinar starts.
Our webinars have been popular, which is why we have to give places primarily to those registered with the organization’s email address.
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Privacy Policy | DPO Academy training program
2025-04-24 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Verkkokoulutus
In this session of the DPO Academy’s training program, we will talk about privacy policy. In addition to specialists talks and theory, the training sessions will focus on practical data protection tasks related to the topic at hand.
DPO Academy is a paid online training that consists of eight (8) training sessions. You can join the training at any point of the year. The training program is in Finnish.

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Data Protection Officer - The superhero of the organization or a lone wolf?
2025-04-03 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
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It will soon be 7 years since the GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, came into force, and we at Privaon have had a front seat in developing the role of the Data Protection Officer on a practical level throughout these years. In addition to being a DPO ourselves, we are in contact with thousands of people working on data protection every year. In this webinar, Senior Data Protection Specialist Sini Mickelsson (CIPP/E) and Heidi Mikkonen, CEO of Privaon, will discuss the challenges and good practices they have learnt in implementing the role of DPO.

Why is it important to implement the role of the Data Protection Officer well
What are the pain points in implementing the role of data protection office
Skills and continuity: who is sufficiently qualified to be a data protection officer? Who will deputise for the DPO or will anyone deputise for the DPO?

Independence and conflicts of interest: what are conflicts of interest and in what situations do they arise? What can be done if the DPO’s tasks conflict with other tasks?
Inadequate resources and responsibilities of the DPO: What can the DPO do if there is a lack of resources or other conditions for the DPO to operate?
The future: what will be the future role of the Data Protection Officer
Requirements for success: what does a data protection officer need to be successful in the job? How can the organisation support the success of the DPO?

When registering, you can submit your reflections and questions on the role and challenges of a data protection officer for discussion in the webinar.
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New features in DPO365
2025-03-28 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
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Welcome to learn more about the new features and functionalities of DPO365 on Friday 28.3.2025 at 8:30-9:00!
The webinar will cover following new features:
– AI-powered User Guide
– Updated Data Protection Impact Assessment Form
– Export news

The event will be hosted by Customer Success Manager Kai Linnervuo. All DPO365 users are welcome to the webinar.
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Records of Processing Activities | DPO Academy training program
2025-03-13 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Verkkokoulutus
In this session of the DPO Academy’s training program, we will discuss the records of processing activities. In addition to specialists talks and theory, the training sessions will focus on practical data protection tasks related to the topic at hand.
DPO Academy is a paid online training that consists of eight (8) training sessions. You can join the training at any point of the year. The training program is in Finnish.

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Data Protection & AI
2025-03-06 10:30 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
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Artificial Intelligence can assist organizations handling digital data by automating routine tasks, eliminating redundancy, and facilitating new services and products. As organizations increasingly seek to leverage AI for enhanced productivity, many face challenges in its effective implementation, particularly considering that data protection regulations and GDPR requirements remain valid. Join us for the webinar, where we will discuss strategies to navigate these complexities while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
Welcome to “AI & Data Protection” webinar on Thursday 6.3.2025. The event will start at GMT +8:30 (Finnish time 10:30).
During this 30 min. webinar, we will concentrate on the following topics:

What is artificial intelligence and what it stands for?
What is the relationship between data protection and artificial intelligence?
What is AI Act, its timeline and scope of application?
How should data protection be considered when using artificial intelligence?
Challenges and solutions for complaint application of AI?

Webinar speakers are Privaon’s Data Protection Specialist Andrii Konopko (CIPP/E, CIPM) and Veneto Privacy’s Managing Director Julian Hayes (CIPM). Veneto is specialized in data protection and security, and Privaon is a globally recognised software, managed and advisory services company in the fields of privacy and data protection.
Privaon organises this webinar in co-operation with Veneto Privacy.

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Data Protection Awareness | DPO Academy training program
2025-02-13 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Verkkokoulutus
In this session of the DPO Academy’s training program, data protection awareness is addressed. In addition to specialists talks and theory, the training sessions focus on practical data protection tasks related to the topic at hand.
DPO Academy is a paid online training that consists of eight (8) training sessions. You can join the training at any point of the year. The training program is in Finnish.

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"M365 DPIA" webinar
2025-02-06 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
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Welcome to the “M365 DPIA” webinar on Thursday 6 February 2024 at 8:30-9:00!
In this webinar, we will discuss the data protection impact assessment of the M365 system. You will receive answers to the following questions:
-Why is it worth conducting a data protection impact assessment for M365 services and how should it be defined?– How do different M365 services process personal data and for what purposes are they used?– In what ways does Microsoft process personal data for its own purposes as a data controller?– What kind of personal data transfers does M365 make outside the EU/EEA countries?– What kind of risks are associated with M365 services, such as Copilot?
The speaker of the webinar is Privaon’s data protection specialist Ville Koljonen (CIPP/E, AIGP, PRINCE2®).
The webinar is free, but please remember to register before the webinar starts.
Our webinars have been popular, which is why we have to give places primarily to those registered with the organization’s email address.
Please note that this webinar is in Finnish.

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Internal Data Protection Policy | DPO Academy training program
2025-01-16 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Verkkokoulutus
In this session of the DPO Academy’s training program, we discuss the internal data protection policy. In addition to expert talks and theory, the training sessions focus on practical data protection tasks related to the topic at hand.
DPO Academy is a paid online training that consists of eight (8) training sessions. You can join the training at any point of the year. The training program is in Finnish.

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Succeed as a Data Protection Officer webinar
2024-12-19 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
Welcome to the “Succeed as a Data Protection Officer” webinar on Thursday 19th of December 2024 at 8:30-9:00! The role of data protection officer requires e.g. cooperation skills, monitoring and interpretation of legislation, time management, prioritization and organization skills. In the webinar, in addition to the role of the data protection officer, we discuss the following questions:

What are the most common challenges that data protection officers face in their duties?
How to overcome these challenges?
Where to start in data protection work?
How do you remember to take all the necessary steps?
How do you know that “everything necessary has been done”?

The speaker of the webinar is Privaon’s data protection specialist Valtteri Sankari (CIPP/E). The webinar is free, but please remember to register before the webinar starts. Our webinars have been popular, which is why we have to give places primarily to those registered with the organization’s email address. This webinar is in Finnish.

Data Protection and AI -webinar
2024-11-28 08:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
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Welcome to Privaon’s “Data Protection and AI” webinar on Thursday 28.11.2024 at 8.30 o’clock. The speaker of this event is Privaon’s Senior Data Protection Specialist, Gail Maunula (CIPP/E, CIPM).
During this compact webinar, we will concentrate on the following topics:
– What is artificial intelligence and how does it manifest itself?
– What must be taken into account when using artificial intelligence?
– What is the relationship between data protection and artificial intelligence?
– How is data protection considered when using artificial intelligence?
Webinar speaker will take into account the pre-questions of the audience, so please send your questions related to data protection and AI via this registration form. The webinar is free of charge, but please enrol via this link.
Please recognise that due to the great popularity of our webinars, we are primarily granting access to those who have registered by using their organisation’s email address.
Webinar will be held in English.

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