Workshop Details

As information and communications technology becomes more pervasive, information and data privacy becomes of increasing importance.  Used properly, data and associated analysis have the potential to significantly advance society. However, if data is used without regard to privacy of individuals or protection of the data, then individuals may be hurt intentionally or unintentionally.  If data is not permitted to be used at all due to privacy and security concerns, then the data’s potential value to society is not realized. As the information that is collected about us grows in quantity, scientific and commercial value, and sensitivity, addressing these challenges is crucial to advancing innovation in areas including health, energy, and smart cities. while ensuring that privacy and associated basic rights—free speech and association, for example—are respected.  Both technology and policy have key roles in protecting information and data privacy, but it is not always clear how they can best work together.

The roundtable, with participants from both research and policy from the EU and the US,  will highlight progress and challenges related to enabling the use of now-ubiquitous collections of personal information while protecting the privacy of those whose data are collected. Participants are also welcome to participate in other parts of ICT.  To participate in the roundtable, please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eu-us-roundtable-on-the-interplay-of-technology-policy-in-data-privacy-registration-52144259885. To participate in the networking session or other parts of ICT, please register at https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/attend-ict-2018.

This event is being held in conjunction with European Commission’s annual Information and Communication Technology conference (ICT) in Vienna, Austria. Roundtable participants are also invited and encouraged to participate in a networking session “Harmonising EU and International Cybersecurity and Privacy: Practical Steps” on Thursday, December 6, 11:30-12:15, co-organized by cyberwatching.eu, AEGIS, EUNITY, PICASSO and PROTASIS.