SAI Supports IAPP's new two-day Practical Privacy Series in New York
Plainsboro, NJ -- May 14, 2007 – SAI Global today announced that it will serve as Platinum Sponsor of a series of intensive training events delivered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the world's largest association for privacy professionals. The three new events will offer programming on Data Breach, Pharma/Healthcare and Financial Services.
The Practical Privacy Series, to be held at the City University of New York, NYC, NY USA, will run from June 27 to 28 and feature in-depth analysis and instruction from leading privacy experts.SAI Global's global head of compliance, Mr Terry Hancock, said: "SAI Global is pleased to work with The IAPP to expand educational opportunities for privacy professionals. As providers of compliance and especially Privacy awareness training, we understand the importance of education in the role of privacy and information governance in its broader context. SAI Global looks forward to participating in this series as sponsors and contributing toward the speaker teams, particularly the data breach event. Employees are truly the first line of defense in preventing a data breach."
June 27 - Day 1 - Data Breach
· Provides the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to proactively identify and manage risks while effectively planning for the worst.· Offers case studies and updates on state and federal breach notification laws.· Advises on investigating and responding after an incident, dealing with the legal ramifications and rebuilding trust with customers and business partners.
June 28 – Day 2 - Pharma/Healthcare and Financial Services
· Pharma/Healthcare will provide an in-depth look at the implications of electronic medical records and the impact of state laws on the pharmaceutical industry. There will be a global focus on the transborder issues related to clinical trial data and transfer of patient information.
· The Financial Services sessions will delve into various issues related to vendor management, including negotiating a contract and interaction with vendors serving the financial services industry. Afternoon sessions will focus on authentication and the impact of customer trust on an organization's bottom line.
The Practical Privacy Series will be held on June 27-28 at the City University of New York, NYC, NY USA. Register at https://www.privacyassociation.org/, email amy@privacyassociation.org or call 207-351-1500 x108. For further information about SAI Global's range of compliance and training solutions please visit www.saiglobal.com or call 606-955-5100.
Media Inquiries Tom Godfrey – SAI Global +61 2 8206 6863 · 0414 191 034 · tom.godfrey@sai-global.com
The International Association of Privacy Professionals is the world's largest association of privacy professionals with more than 3,500 members globally. The IAPP helps to define and support the privacy profession through networking, education and certification.
SAI Global (ASX: SAI) is an applied information services company that helps organizations manage risk, achieve compliance and drive business improvement with operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. SAI's compliance division, formerly Easy i, Lawlex and Midi, specializes in communicating the complex issues of compliance, privacy, risk management, and ethics to employees at all levels of an organization through highly interactive, engaging programs using a wide range of media and innovative approaches.