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34th Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference

28 Apr - 29 Apr 2025

Session information

Digital sovereignty and security in the digital realm

Tuesday 29 April (0945 - 1100)

Committee(s)

Antitrust Section (Lead)
Communications Law Committee (Lead)

Description

With increasing dependence on digital infrastructure comes a heightened focus on security and sovereignty in the digital realm. This session will delve into the intersection of competition law and national security concerns, addressing the implications of data localisation requirements, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty policies. Experts will discuss how competition law and regulation can play a role in promoting secure and resilient digital markets while balancing national security interests and cross-border data flows.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Angela Flannery	Quay Law Partners, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Co-Chair, Communications Law Committee
Petra Linsmeier	Gleiss Lutz, Munich, Germany; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Antitrust Section

Speakers

Andrea Appella	The Dickson Poon School of Law, London, England; Member, Antitrust Section Advisory Board
Laurent De Muyter	Jones Day, Brussels, Belgium; Member, Communications Law Committee Advisory Board
Yann Guthmann	Head of Digital Economy Unit, Autorité de la concurrence, Paris, France

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