speaker
Alain Herrmann
Commissioner,
Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD)
Collaborative Enforcement of Cross-Border Data Protection Certifications and Codes of Conduct
Alain Herrmann joined the Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) in 2012 and was appointed Commissioner in 2021. He currently oversees the “Compliance” and “Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Technologies” divisions. His work focuses on AI governance, responsible innovation, GDPR certifications, international data transfers, EU largescale IT system audits, and broader digital regulatory frameworks. He is actively contributing to preparing the CNPD for its upcoming responsibilities under the AI Act and the Data Governance Act. Alain has extensive expertise in data protection and artificial intelligence ecosystems at national, European and international levels. Before joining the CNPD, he held several positions in the private sector, mainly in the fields of information technology and information security.