Panel | From Principles to Practice: Policy Recommendations for PETs Adoption

This panel will explore the crucial intersection of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and public policy. While PETs offer significant opportunities for responsible data use and innovation, their widespread adoption faces challenges like technical complexity, cost, and regulatory uncertainty. The discussion will highlight how governments can champion PETs by leading through example, investing in research and skill-building, fostering collaboration, and implementing smart, risk-based regulatory frameworks. Practical examples of PETs being applied today, such as in Google Search Trends and Confidential Computing, will also be discussed. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging PETs to protect privacy, drive economic growth, and build trust in the digital ecosystem, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like Generative AI.