18
Oct
2021
"Human After All: Data Protection in Policing" - Wojciech Wiewiórowski
7th EDEN Event on Data Protection in Law event, "Human After All: Data Protection in Policing”, speech by Wojciech Wiewiórowski, Rome, Italy
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14
Jul
2021
An Orwellian Premonition: a discussion on the perils of biometric surveillance
On April 21st 2021, the European Commission presented its Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised roles on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the Joint Opinion 5/2021 of the EDPB and the EDPS it is stressed that the Proposal has important data protection and privacy implications. With a focus on biometric surveillance, the EDPS and EDPB trainees explore possible implications stemming from the Commission's Proposal and invite you to participate in an engaging discussion.
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26
May
2021
TechDispatch #1/2021 - Facial Emotion Recognition
Facial Emotion Recognition (FER) is the technology that analyses facial expressions from both static images and videos in order to reveal information on one’s emotional state. The complexity of facial expressions, the potential use of the technology in any context, and the involvement of new technologies such as artificial intelligence raise significant privacy risks.
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29
Mar
2021
Use of a computerised system by the European Parliament for the digitalisation of the Plenary and central attendance registers through biometric technology
EDPS Opinion on the use of a computerised system by the European Parliament for the digitalisation of the Plenary and central attendance registers through biometric technology
Available languages: German, English, French
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15
Oct
2020
Global Privacy Assembly Closed Session 2020 - At your desk
Global Privacy Assembly Closed Session 2020 - At your desk
When: 13-15 October 2020
Where: Online session
The newly renamed Global Privacy Assembly (formerly known as International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners - ICDPPC) took place this year 2020 during the period from October the 13th to October the 15th. This year's event wasn't immune to the COVID-19 pandemic currently occurring. Consequently the place of the event, which initially was planned to be held in Mexico City, had to be changed to a virtual setting, making it the first time that such an occasion was organized online.
Following you can find the resolutions adopted during this year's GPA:
Resolution on Facial Recognition Technology
Available languages: English
Resolution on the Role of Personal Data Protection in International Development Aid, International Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management
Available languages: English
Resolution on Accountability in the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Available languages: English
Resolution on the Privacy and Data Protection Challenges arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Available languages: English
Resolution on Joint Statements on Emerging Issues
Available languages: English