Seton Hall Law Hosts Bootcamp on European Data Privacy

Provided by Brett Cavanal.

At Seton Hall Law’s CIPP/E Bootcamp, participants—from students to industry professionals—gained hands-on training in European data privacy, learning to navigate GDPR and global compliance challenges.

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Seton Hall University School of Law hosted a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E) Bootcamp on March 5. The program, a crash course in European data privacy, offered participants an in-depth look at European laws, regulatory frameworks and concepts governing data protection, while preparing them for a widely recognized industry certification.  

Leading compliance education, including its Data Privacy and Security Compliance Certificate Program, the law school’s CIPP/E Bootcamp addresses growing demand for expertise in European privacy standards, focusing on training professionals to meet the needs of global companies navigating complex regulations. 

“U.S.-based and global companies need professionals who understand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other European privacy laws—those who can address the legal, regulatory and ethical challenges of doing business in the EU,” said David Opderbeck, professor of law and co-director of the Gibbons Institute for Law, Science & Technology and the Institute for Privacy Protection, who led a session during the program. “Seton Hall Law is at the forefront of training students and professionals to meet this demand.” 

The program drew 45 participants, including 21 Seton Hall Law students. Attendees also represented major healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology companies, as well as educational institutions. Several alumni returned for the event, including Matthew D’Ambrosio, class of 2001 and senior vice president and global chief compliance and ethics officer at Walgreens. He praised the bootcamp for its practical approach, commenting, “Whether preparing for the exam or staying current in a complex, evolving field, it’s an excellent opportunity for legal and compliance professionals to sharpen their perspective.” 

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Brett Canaval is the executive director of the Institute for Privacy Protection; the Gibbons Institute of Law, Science and Technology; and the Program on Faith, Values, and the Rule of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law. He has held multiple staff roles at the law school since 2018, including assistant to the dean and legal support specialist for healthcare and gaming compliance programs. Previously, he served as manager of administrative operations in Governor Chris Christie’s Appointments Office and holds a B.A. in elementary education from Kean University.