AI, Personal Data & Liability: What Businesses Need to Know Now

AmCham Oman is pleased to invite you to an expert-led seminar presented by Kennedys in collaboration with Marsh, exploring the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, data protection, and business liability across the GCC.

As organizations increasingly adopt AI-driven technologies and operate across multiple jurisdictions, navigating data protection obligations, regulatory accountability, and risk exposure has become more complex than ever. This session is designed to provide practical, business-focused insights to help organizations operate confidently while managing legal and regulatory risk. 

This workshop will offer a structured, practical overview of key legal and operational challenges, including:

• A brief overview of data protection regimes across the GCC, with particular reference to Oman’s Data Protection Law
• The balance between jurisdictional regulatory accountability and regional operational efficiency
• Key pressure points, including:
  • Cross-border data flows
  • Sensitive data exposure (including health data)
  • Governance alignment across jurisdictions
  • Data controller accountability and breach notification requirements
• Understanding regulatory conformity versus uniformity, including lawful processing, data minimization, and accountability frameworks
• Structural challenges within key industries, with a focus on insurance and regulated sectors
• Governance fragmentation and escalation risks, including audit and oversight considerations
• Forward-looking strategies for regulatory engagement, data mapping, and incident response protocols
• Practical approaches to achieving core structural alignment across regional operations

Why Attend

• Gain clarity on how evolving data protection laws impact your organization
• Understand where your business may be exposed to liability
• Learn how to align legal, operational, and risk frameworks across jurisdictions
• Hear directly from leading experts in legal advisory and risk management

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for:

• Senior Executives and Business Leaders
• Legal and Compliance Professionals
• Risk and Insurance Specialists
• IT, Data and Digital Transformation Leads
• HR and Operations Managers