First of all some basic facts about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you haven't heard about it, you should now pay attention and get some further information by visiting https://www.eugdpr.org/ or https://dsgvo.tips (for german readers). The GDPR will affect everybody working with personal data and is one of the major aspects of Human Data Responsibility … [Read more...] about How the GDPR will boost the Megatrend of Human Data Responsibility
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Privacy Shield – Houston, We Still Have a Problem!
Imagine posting a picture on Facebook of yourself and your mates clubbing and the next thing you know you are getting a phone call from a United States (U.S.) government representative asking you about your night out. Scary, isnt it? This way George Orwells quote Big Brother is Watching You in his book 1984, is becoming fact rather than being fiction.[1] In order to prevent … [Read more...] about Privacy Shield – Houston, We Still Have a Problem!
TransparencyCamp Europe 2016
On 1 June 2016, Open State Foundation and the Presidency of the Council of the European Union will host the very first TransparencyCamp Europe in Amsterdam. TransparencyCamp Europe is an unconference that focuses on open data, new technologies and policies that make the EU work for people, stimulates open government and helps people grasp the workings of the various EU … [Read more...] about TransparencyCamp Europe 2016
How Can You Protect Your Data From Government Spying?
Early last month, activists leaked the latest draft of the European Unions new data protection law - intended to protect citizens personal information when its in the hands of business and government. Their reaction to the draft was...less than stellar. Some of the councils proposals gut data protection of all meaning, explained a group of privacy advocates in a prepared … [Read more...] about How Can You Protect Your Data From Government Spying?
Three Challenges Europe Faces In Becoming A Competitive Big Data Market
The European Commission is working hard on developing a competitive European Big Data market. Today, as a result of this, the European Digital Forum convened the High-Level Roundtable on Europes Digital Future. Neelie Kroes, former vice-president of the European Commission and commissioner for the digital agenda (2009-2014), delivered a keynote and launched Digital Minds for a … [Read more...] about Three Challenges Europe Faces In Becoming A Competitive Big Data Market
