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Peter Craddock

Partner, Keller and Heckman

Peter Craddock is a lawyer with a software development background, offering a unique blend of legal and technical knowledge. He is sought after by a diverse clientele, ranging from start-ups to established multinational corporations, for guidance on global data strategies and EU data litigation, including appearances before the EU Court of Justice. Based in Brussels, he helps international companies find legal solutions to technical problems and technical solutions to legal problems. Peter is a prominent voice, notably in the adtech and digital advertising space and on ePrivacy evolutions.

Peter helps drive innovation and optimise data utilisation across the EU and beyond. His strategic counsel and legal support span the critical domains of privacy and data protection, data governance, AI governance, cybersecurity, e-commerce, digital transformation, and software contracting. His dual background as a lawyer and software developer uniquely equips him with the ability to analyse the possibilities offered by data protection laws and emerging technologies through a multifaceted lens.

Peter’s commitment to client success is evident in his hands-on approach to developing compliant initiatives and smart compliance tools. Notably, Peter’s data breach risk assessment tool received a “Highly Commended” accolade at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019, and his GDPR fine calculation tool, DeFine, serves to clarify data protection financial risks for organisations worldwide.

12.00 - 13.00

Tuesday Plenary Agenda Day 2

Panel 4: Making Tech Legislation Work in Practice

  • What are the challenges in implementing the new wave of tech legislation: the AI Act, DSA and DMA?
  • Regional harmonisation: how is implementation and enforcement going to happen in the same way across Europe?
  • Lessons from the experience of GDPR: how can we avoid overstretching DPAs