Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) workshop on Cloud Computing

12.01.2017

The Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) organised a workshop on Cloud Computing on the 12th of December 2016.

MITLA is a member of the DPC/CPC project and is represented thereon by its Vice President Dr. Gege Gatt. The event, organised in the budding technology hub: Smart City, discussed the legal suitability and implications applicable to Cloud computing, with a specific focus on Privacy, Intellectual Property, Consumer and Competition law. The event also focused on specific regulated industries which are key to Malta’s competitive growth including Financial Services and Remote Gaming.

During the event, supported by Microsoft Malta, Dr. Gege Gatt presented the DPC/CPC project https://cloudprivacycheck.eu as well as it’s unique approach to simplify complex, multi-jurisdictional issues in privacy. The project was well received by the audience present.

What is the INPLP?

INPLP is a not-for-profit international network of qualified professionals providing expert counsel on legal and compliance issues relating to data privacy and associated matters. INPLP provides targeted and concise guidance, multi-jurisdictional views and practical information to address the ever-increasing and intensifying field of data protection challenges. INPLP fulfils its mission by sharing know-how, conducting joint research into data processing practices and engaging proactively in international cooperation in both the private and public sectors.