GC360 Problem-Solving Virtual Roundtable
From Law to Execution: Operationalizing PDPL, GDPR, POPIA & Regional Privacy Frameworks – MEA Focus
Free to Attend | Live GC360 Virtual Roundtable
About the Session
As Saudi Arabia, the UAE (including DIFC and ADGM), South Africa, and other MEA jurisdictions implement data protection laws aligned with GDPR principles, organizations must move from theory to execution.
This roundtable brings together legal, compliance, and data protection leaders to discuss practical implementation of PDPL, GDPR, POPIA and local frameworks — from policy design to audit readiness.
Key discussion points include:
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How are organizations translating regulatory language into real-world policies and internal processes?
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What challenges arise when aligning PDPL, GDPR, POPIA and regional frameworks?
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What are best practices for managing third-party risk, cross-border data transfers, and internal accountability?
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How can legal, IT, and compliance teams collaborate for sustainable execution?
All GC360 members will receive post-event access to the full session recording and practical toolkit via GC360Flix.
Agenda Program
Date: September 03, 2025
From Law to Execution: Operationalizing PDPL, GDPR, POPIA & Regional Privacy Frameworks – MEA Focus
12:00 – 12:10 PM GST |
Welcome & Introductions
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Moderator opening and flow overview
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Speaker intros: “Which aspect of operationalizing privacy is most difficult for your team?”
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Live poll: “Which privacy law impacts your daily operations the most?”
12:10 – 12:40 PM GST | Challenge 1: From Policy to Practice – Aligning PDPL, GDPR & Local Laws
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Key similarities and differences in PDPL (KSA/UAE), GDPR, POPIA and regional frameworks
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Designing scalable policies that align across jurisdictions
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Avoiding regulatory blind spots in implementation
What You’ll Gain:
Real-world frameworks for harmonizing privacy obligations across multiple MEA jurisdictions
12:40 – 01:10 PM GST | Challenge 2: Third-Party Risk, Contracts & Cross-Border Data Flows
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Managing lawful data transfers under GDPR, UAE, KSA, and South African POPIA laws
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Drafting privacy-focused vendor clauses
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Auditing third-party compliance and handling breaches
What You’ll Gain:
Practical contract strategies and risk reduction approaches used by privacy-mature organizations across GDPR, PDPL, and POPIA jurisdictions
01:10 – 01:40 PM GST | Challenge 3: Sustaining Execution – Governance, Culture & Tech
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Assigning ownership: DPO, legal, compliance, IT, and risk roles
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Monitoring, enforcement, and training strategies
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Leveraging privacy tech and automation for ongoing compliance
What You’ll Gain:
Examples of operational privacy governance programs successfully deployed in MEA markets
01:40 – 02:00 PM GST | Live Q&A, Peer Sharing & Closing Reflections
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Audience-submitted questions
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Peer insights and benchmarking
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Speakers share “One action to execute in the next 30 days”
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GC360Flix access and post-event toolkit info
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Optional speaker interaction and networking
Post-Event Toolkit Includes
(only for members)
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One Actionable Takeaway per Speaker (curated by GC360)
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Executive Summary of Key Insights
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Templates, Clauses or Checklists (if shared)
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Recording Access via GC360Flix
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Certificate of Participation
Speakers Board
Ahsan Mansoor
Data Governance & Privacy Lead,
Abu Dhabi museums
Yafet Ashebir
Acting Executive Head - Compliance and Fraud Management,
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC
Purvi Patel
Senior Counsel, Strategy, Group Privacy Data Cyber Regulatory Office, Nokia
Stephen Priestley
Legal Director - Group Privacy and Data Protection,
e& (Etisalat)
Michael Olugbemi
Manager Data Protection
Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc.
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for legal, privacy, compliance, and risk leaders across the MEA region:
General Counsel and Legal Directors
DPOs and Privacy Officers
Chief Compliance and Ethics Officers
Risk Managers and Audit Leaders
Heads of Information Security & Governance
Procurement, Vendor Risk & Regulatory Affairs Teams
Why You Should Attend?
Learn how to implement PDPL and GDPR obligations in daily operations
Gain practical approaches for policy drafting, vendor risk, and audits
Benchmark with peers solving similar regulatory and operational challenges
Access GC360Flix recording, toolkits, and certification
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