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20 Talks with Dr. Michaela Musilová - Astrobiologist and Analog Astronaut

With a strong background in planetary science and a passion for the search for life beyond Earth, our guest has been instrumental in advancing research on extreme environments, often considered analogs for other planets. Watch it with us. 

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Beware of Ransomware!

Ransomware starts with cybercriminals taking control of your systems, how do you react to prevent this and what should you do if you are a victim of ransomware?  Check our factsheet.

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Fibbing Finley: a guide to pretexting

Meet Finley, a cybercriminal and Amari, an employee of a big public organisation; as the dangers of pretexting creep up, what will happen between our two protagonists? Read comic to find out.

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EDPS issues the Supervisory opinion on the draft Europol Management Board Decision on retention of administrative data

EDPS issues the Supervisory opinion on the draft Europol management board decision laying down rules to determine time limits for the storage of administrative personal data.

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Oral history of data protection - Interview with Hon. Michael Kirby

He is interviewed by Prof. Lee A. Bygrave, Director of the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (NRCCL) at the University of Oslo, and Prof. Gloria González Fuster, Director of the Law, Science, Technology and Society (LSTS) Research Group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).

Mini video series is a collaborative project of the European Data Protection Supervisor and LSTS Research Group at the Vrije Universitet Brussel. This series features in-depth interviews with leading experts in the field of data protection who shed light on how the landscape of data protection has transformed over time and what lies ahead. 

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Bonus episode #3 is out!

October is the European CyberSecurity Month! Together with ENISA, we discuss various topics that any individual or organisation should not missed out! 

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G7 Roundtable 2024: Data Protection Authorities Collaborate to Shape the Future of AI and Privacy

With our participation in the G7 DPA Roundtable this year, we aim to help shape the global debate on the importance of data protection in the development of ethical and trustworthy AI. Collaborating with our partners from like-minded G7 countries enables us also to create common approaches to privacy and data protection in this fast-moving landscape.

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20 Talks - Frances Haugen: Advocate for accountability and transparency in social media

In this episode, we welcome Frances Haugen, advocate for accountability and transparency in social media. She will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to today’s discussion. 

Frances Haugen is an expert in algorithmic product management, with extensive experience working on ranking algorithms at major tech companies such as Google, Pinterest, Yelp, and Facebook. At Facebook, she led the Civic Misinformation team, where she became concerned about the platform's impact on vulnerable communities.

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AI & Cybersecurity: tool or weapon?

This European Cybersecurity Month, we focus on 4 positives and 4 challenging aspects of AI in cybersecurity. Check the factsheet. 

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20 Talks - Amba Kak: Co-executive director of AI Now Institute

In this episode, we welcome Amba Kak. She has spent the last fifteen years designing and advocating for technology policy in the public interest, ranging from network neutrality to privacy to algorithmic accountability, across government, industry, and civil society – and in many parts of the world.