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SUMMARY:Breakout session six – Navigating the right balance between diver
 sity data collection\, privacy laws and cultural nuances in a global con
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DESCRIPTION:Many companies are committed to advancing the employment of e
 quity-seeking groups and understanding workplace diversity. They monitor
  diversity metrics internally and increasingly expect their suppliers to
  collect and share similar data\, aiming for a comprehensive approach to
  inclusion across the supply chain. However\, achieving this goal on a g
 lobal scale brings significant challenges.\n\nOrganisations must contend
  with a complex landscape of privacy laws that differ widely from countr
 y to country\, including strict restrictions on collecting and processin
 g sensitive personal data. In some jurisdictions\, even asking questions
  about race\, ethnicity or other protected characteristics can be prohib
 ited or culturally sensitive\, making data collection difficult or even 
 impossible. Employers also face cultural differences in how diversity an
 d equity are understood or prioritised\, which can affect both the willi
 ngness of individuals to disclose information and the effectiveness of g
 lobal diversity initiatives.\n\nLegal frameworks and reporting requireme
 nts may conflict or lack harmonisation\, leading to uncertainty and pote
 ntial liability when operating across borders. As a result\, employers a
 nd their legal advisors must navigate challenges such as ensuring legal 
 compliance\, building employee trust\, maintaining data accuracy and ada
 pting their strategies to respect local expectations. This session will 
 discuss international best practices\, risk mitigation strategies and ho
 w to strike the right balance between promoting diversity and complying 
 with privacy and cultural norms worldwide.\n\n
LOCATION:Ballroom (CD)
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