Data Protection in the Age of AI Conference - Westminster Insights

Tuesday 24^th November 2026 | 09:30 – 16:00 | IStructE, London & Online 

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With a new Code of Practice on AI and Automated Decision-Making (ADM) on the horizon, regulators are moving towards requiring greater transparency around the use of AI.
 
Chaired by Emma Martins, Chief Commissioner of the Data and Marketing Commission, this full-day conference will explore what the new ADM guidance and Code of Practice will mean in practice. We will hear a keynote address directly from David Richer-Hoy, Head of Innovation and Data Reform at the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport, on the next steps for data regulation and how to prepare appropriately.
 
Hear directly from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on regulating for responsible growth and invocation, what to expect from upcoming guidance, ADM in recruitment, and handling increased volumes of AI-generated DSARs.
 
Sessions will include:
 

• Top data protection risks in the age of AI
• Key updates from the ICO and what they mean for organisations
• New ADM guidance: mapping automated decisions, reviewing human involvement and strengthening safeguards
• Updating privacy notices to clearly explain the use of AI and automated decision-making
• PECR, storage and access technologies, and potential changes to online advertising rules
• Managing increased volumes of AI-generated DSARs, FOI requests and data protection complaints
• Embedding data protection by design and by default
• Processing children’s personal data and using privacy-friendly age assurance
• Fair and responsible use of automation in recruitment
• Conducting DPIAs and AI impact assessments for high-risk AI processing
• New data protection obligations around Smart Data
• Due diligence, oversight and accountability when working with third-party AI vendors

 
There is significant change ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with peers, hear directly from regulators and experts, evaluate your organisation’s current risks and governance arrangements, and future-proof your approach to data protection.
 
Choose to attend in-person or join online.
 

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