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June 8, 2017

Securing Digital Privacy in a Global Surveillance State: Presentation at RSA Conference 2017

RSA Conference 2017 Asia Pacific and Japan

Jeffrey J. Blatt, of counsel in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group and head of the firm’s technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) practice, will make a presentation on “In Tech We Trust: Securing Digital Privacy in a Global Surveillance State” at the RSA Conference 2017 Asia Pacific and Japan.

Jeffrey, a seasoned TMT practitioner with more than 35 years of experience representing leading technology companies in Asia and the United States, will be sharing his insights on increasing attempts by governments around the world to compel access to data in any network and device regardless of local law. He will also be discussing how several technology companies are responding to this trend by intervening to safeguard users’ data privacy rights.

The conference will take place during July 26-28 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Jeffrey’s presentation will be held on July 28 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. For additional details about the conference, please visit the RSA website.

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