News Wire Feed Light Reading 1/20/2021
SHENZHEN, China – Huawei today hosted a webinar comprising an expert panel to discuss the lessons learnt on data protection in 2020 and the trends to watch out for in 2021. The speakers included Felix Wittern, Partner at multinational law firm, Fieldfisher; Ramses Gallego, International Chief Technology Officer, Cyber Security at global software & IT company, Micro Focus and Joerg Thomas who leads the Data Protection Office at Huawei. The panel offered a comprehensive view, providing the legal, technical and business implications of growing changes and stricter enforcements in data protection laws on corporates in the telecoms industry. Citing the dangers of increased litigation, the panel highlighted how co-operation, focus on technology and transparency would help corporates prepare for challenges going forward.