
HELD LIVE 4th June 2025 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am BST
In an era where data protection and regulatory compliance are at the forefront of business priorities, understanding the impact of GDPR and the EU CLOUD Act across industries is critical for success.
This exclusive webinar, brought to you by IONOS, gathers a diverse panel of partners and customers from sectors including legal, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and technology to explore the challenges and opportunities of achieving GDPR compliance.
With 85% of European businesses identifying data security as a top priority, ensuring compliance with stringent cloud regulations has never been more essential. This session will also examine how UK & EU data centres offer more certainty than external jurisdictions.
GDPR-compliant and EU CLOUD Act-secure services empower businesses to safeguard their data and maintain trust in a rapidly evolving digital and geo-political landscape. This webinar will provide valuable insights for organizations of all sizes through real-world success stories, industry-specific challenges, and expert perspectives.
Key Topics Covered:
- The evolving landscape of GDPR & EU CLOUD Act compliance
- Industry-specific challenges faced by sectors such as education, energy, technology, & e-commerce
- The role of UK & EU data centres in mitigating cross-border regulatory uncertainties
- Best practices for data sovereignty & security in an international business context
- Practical steps for ensuring compliance while leveraging cloud solutions
Key Takeaways:
By the end of this session, attendees will:
✅ Gain a clear understanding of GDPR & EU CLOUD Act compliance across industries
✅ Learn how cloud regulations impact businesses & what steps can be taken to mitigate risks
✅ Discover successful compliance strategies from leading experts & industry peers
✅ Understand how UK & EU data centres provide greater data security & certainty
✅ Leave with practical insights to enhance your organisation’s regulatory resilience
Explore data protection strategies and navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence live with key experts who will be able to answer your questions and the impact it has on you and your business. Join us to learn, connect, and drive compliance excellence.
Moderator
Dr Jacqui Taylor
CEO
An aerospace engineer who is CEO of two AI companies, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science in recognition of her 30 years of international web science work. One of the 250 Founders of the UK’s Digital Economy in December 2016 she pivoted her company FlyingBinary to meet the challenge of Brexit and the deployment of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with spectacular results.
15 Most influential UK technologist, 21 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber who co-Founded FlyingBinary to deliver the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the Metaverse with an equity agenda. Positively impacted over half the world’s population as the architect of 30 years of meta-research which underpins FlyingBinary’s DeepTech, Metaverse, Counter Terrorism and Cyber Security work. Advising NCSC, GCHQ and NPSA on the future Cyber Security risks.
An international web scientist, Expert Advisor to the EU, Ukraine, G20 and United Nations delivering the transition from Digital to the societal change IIoT, DeepTech and Quantum brings. Jacqui is a High-level Climate leader and an Expert Advisor to the United Nations to oversee the next steps for the UN 2040 plan, Procurement, Smart Cities and the Metaverse.
Delivering the EU innovation agenda as one of four EU Fire-starters, underpinning the European Green Deal. For the €1.9 trn investment she holds the pen for the health and well being outcomes for 450 million citizens based on her IIoT work. A member of the CoG Environmental group which oversees the Circular Economy for Europe. These responsibilities are accompanied by a sustainable funding approach to the national follow-on funding required by the EU 27.
A Parliamentary appointment to the UK’s Government, and a UK Science Diplomat, working with Ambassadors and their international teams in countries across the world to build international innovation partnerships using FlyingBinary fundamental web science, deep technology, Cyber and Quantum expertise.
An Independent UK AI expert and Principal Strategic Advisor to the UK government on the Future of Procurement, 5G, AI, Standards, Digital and Smart Cities policy. Cities Lead for Digital Built Britain, internationally recognised as the world’s first Smart City Tsar. In collaboration with the UK ICO, leading the regulatory change for AI to determine a Responsible AI approach to AI. An independent industry analyst for innovation in Quantum, Cyber, AI, 5G, IIoT, Cloud, Metaverse underpins her 15 years as an investor.
Her company FlyingBinary is one of the 119 companies appointed to deliver secured and accredited AI services to the UK Government. Her AI expertise has been used to develop AI strategies with the UK Office for AI, the World Economic Forum and UKAS who oversee the UK’s TIC sector provision as part of the UK National Quality infrastructure.
Speakers
Jonathan Armstrong
Partner
Punter Southall Law
Jonathan is an experienced lawyer based in London with a concentration on compliance & technology. He is also a Professor at Fordham Law School teaching a new post-graduate course on international compliance.
Jonathan’s professional practice includes advising multinational companies on risk and compliance across Europe. Jonathan gives legal and compliance advice to household name corporations on:
● Prevention (e.g. putting in place policies and procedures);
● Training (including state of the art video learning); &
● Cure (such as internal investigations and dealing with regulatory authorities).
Olivier Olejniczak
Director of IT Infrastructure
Alticap
Director of IT Infrastructure at Groupe ALTICAP since 2016. With over 20 years of experience in IT, I am passionate about technological innovation and business strategy. I oversee our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering, cloud backup solutions, and RMM solutions for MSPs. My approach combines technical expertise, managerial vision, and a deep understanding of business challenges, particularly in the digital transformation of SMEs.
Adam Brigham
CEO
MSP LAB
Adam Brigham is the CEO of MSP LAB, The IT Authority for Prestigious Independent Schools. With over a decade of experience in digital strategy, he is dedicated to helping schools define and achieve their vision, ensuring technology drives success and positively impacts student outcomes. Adam has served in an advisory role for more than 150 independent schools, guiding them through the complexities of IT and digital transformation. A proud father of three boys, he enjoys scuba diving in UK waters and clay pigeon shooting in his spare time.
Hitesh Bhogaita
Founder
HA1
Hitesh has been in the Property Conveyancing Service Industry for 20 years.
Recognising the potential for technology to revolutionise the property sector, Hitesh developed an innovative platform to automate property search orders. This solution has grown exponentially, supporting ten resellers and processing over 10,000 monthly transactions. Building on this foundation, he spearheaded the creation of advanced tools and datasets to streamline the conveyancing process, delivering measurable efficiency gains and market impact.
With a proven track record in identifying market trends, driving technological advancements, and optimising processes, Hitesh excels at transforming vision into scalable, data-driven solutions. Combined with his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, he is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and growth and build tools for the Legal sector.
Hosted by IONOS and led by renowned UK technologies Dr Jacqui Taylor, this must-watch webinar unites industry experts and decision-makers across legal, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and technology to tackle the pressing challenges of GDPR compliance in the Age of AI and Cyber Threats.
Sponsor
IONOS is the leading digitalization partner and trusted cloud enabler for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company serves over 6.3 million customers and has a presence in 18 markets across Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. Its web presence and productivity portfolio caters to all digitalisation needs, providing domains, web hosting and website builders with AI capabilities, as well as eCommerce and online marketing tools. The company also offers cloud solutions for businesses looking to move their operations to the cloud as they expand and develop.
