Speaker Bio
Bernard Woo is a Vice President Analyst with a primary focus on data protection/privacy programs, and additional coverage into data discovery and data classification considerations.
Mr. Woo holds three privacy-related certifications: Fellow of Information Privacy [FIP], Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada [CIPP] and Certified Information Privacy Manager [CIPM]. In addition, Mr. Woo holds the Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt designation and is a licensed Professional Engineer [P.Eng.] in the province of Ontario (Canada).
Throughout his career in privacy-related roles, Mr. Woo has excelled at working with stakeholders from various functions (e.g., IT, legal, marketing, security, HR) to devise innovative, efficient solutions that enable organizations to grow and achieve its objectives, while ensuring the protection of individual privacy rights.
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Sessions
Monday, December 08, 2025
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM CST
Ask the Expert: How to Use Privacy-Enhancing Technologies to Reduce AI Risks
Bernard Woo,
VP Analyst, Gartner
The risks of exposing personal data must be mitigated in order to gain the trust of customers and employees over the deployment of AI, particularly tools like GenAI. Participate in this session to ask questions about how privacy-enhancing technologies represent a fundamental set of tools for reducing privacy risks when using or developing AI solutions.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST
Roundtable: Managing the Impact of Regulatory Mandated Cybersecurity Transparency
Bernard Woo,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Jurisdictions are enacting laws focusing on mandatory disclosure of cybersecurity management practices and high-impact incidents. What is cybersecurity leader’s role with respect to these laws? Is forced transparency of security a good thing? Join us for a roundtable discussion to explore this challenge from multiple perspectives and share effective practices for finding benefits in forced transparency.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2025
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM CST
Outlook for Privacy 2026
Bernard Woo,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Privacy has become a "three-body problem" with differing approaches taken by three large jurisdictions: U.S., European Union and China, pulling organizations in different directions. The explosion of generative AI has added yet another dimensional pull. Join us for the latest developments in privacy, including practical suggestions on how to make smart technology investments to meet these challenges.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
02:45 PM - 03:15 PM CST
Read Between the Lines: Ready Yourself for the Impact of AI Laws
Bernard Woo,
VP Analyst, Gartner
As the EU AI Act comes into force, organizations have limited time to meet its requirements. This legislation may have an even greater impact than the General Data Protection Regulation. With AI everywhere, it is critical to take action now. Meanwhile, the U.S., China, and other countries are developing their own strategies. How can cybersecurity leaders plan and execute strategy in this fragmented landscape? Discover how ethics, governance and practical strategy help achieve durable AI value.
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