Data Privacy & Protection Summit 2025

Sri Lanka's inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit was held on July 3, 2025, at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. Organized by CICRA, the event convened over 350 legal experts, senior professionals, and industry leaders to discuss the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and organizational compliance strategies.

Official Partners & Sponsors of 2025 Summit
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July 3, 2025Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo350+ Delegates

Summit Highlights

Over 350 legal experts, senior professionals, and industry leaders convened for Sri Lanka's inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit
Powered by Agility Innovation (Platinum Partner), Mastercard, and ORIN
Media partnership with Daily FT providing national coverage
Comprehensive sessions on understanding the PDPA regulatory and legal framework
In-depth strategies for implementing data privacy within organizations
Critical focus on the evolving role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs)

Key Themes & Curriculum

1PDPA Act No. 9 of 2022 – Regulatory and legal framework overview
2Implementing data privacy and protection within organizations
3Role, responsibilities, and mandate of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
4Cross-border data transfer mechanisms and compliance safeguards
5Building organizational accountability and governance frameworks
6Incident response planning and breach notification protocols

Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) Program

Building on the success of the summit, CICRA launched a pioneering Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) training program. The inaugural cohort was officially recognized at an awarding ceremony held at the BMICH on November 19, 2025, attended by officials including the Digital Economy Deputy Minister.

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