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What are the key trends and challenges in Data Privacy in 2024? How can businesses and individuals protect their data rights and interests in the digital age?  Find out in this insightful document from Didomi that features expert opinions from leading data privacy professionals, including Mert Can Boyar, the founder of Verilogy and the director of the Privacy Innovation Lab at Istanbul Bilgi University. #Averest #Dataprivacy #Dataprivacyexperts

Our work and efforts are not always quantifiable. However, if I´m particularly proud of something, that is the results we have so far achieved with my dear colleague Britta Kynast, ČAK - Česká advokátní komora and the CCBE in the EU Rule of law framework when it comes to the legal profession because what seems to be taken for granted now seemed impossible then. 🔑Five years ago, I presented a contribution, regarding the inclusion of the legal profession in the EU policy aside from judges and prosecutors, at the Uni conference, which was then used as a basis of our long journey which started to materialise only now and there is still work to be done. No one was disputing (also based on the jurisprudence of European courts and the Venice Commission checklist) that lawyers play a vital role in the administration of justice. However, when dealing with concrete policy in the justice area, the legal profession was not mentioned as an indispensable part. In concrete legislative proposals, its independence and core principles, which create the essential basis for the work of lawyers (mainly professional secrecy), were and still are often overlooked. 🔑To explain this, I used the parallel from the research of Petra Bard, regarding the comparison of "Rule of Law" and "Rule by Law", in other words, the difference between democratic and totalitarian systems and how this translates into concrete policy even if the system remains democratic, but political priorities are elsewhere. 🔑Why I am mentioning this now is, that I participated in the EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor European summit last week, where among the other distinguished speakers Rebecca Richards (US) mentioned the same parallel in the context of overall data protection and state surveillance activities, which goes far beyond the protection of confidentiality of lawyer-client communication and is extremely brave. 🏹 She wasn´t the only one with similar views, so my point is, if we are to accept this wider perspective of data protection in the context of emerging risks of open data society and training AI, there is no way we can further justify the breaches of professional secrecy of lawyers in both national and EU policy-making. Why? Simply because the legal advice and representation come in place when the citizens are already facing difficult situations in life which require expert opinion they cannot obtain otherwise and the protection of being able to discuss this with an expert confidentially is the prerequisite of the existence of effective advice and mutual trust. Who missed the opportunity to participate in the EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor European Summit 2024, no worries! All highlights are accessible here: https://lnkd.in/gPu-TJ_Z

What a great couple of days learning about different aspects of #governance in #artificialintelligence . Feel free to share your takeaways. Thanks to all the instructors and IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals for putting this together. Now on to the conference! #aigg23 #aicompliance #aigovernance

🌟 DPella's Week in Boston: Uniting for Data Privacy Advancements! 🌐🔒 Last week, DPella (Alejandro Russo Marco Gaboardi) embarked on an inspiring journey to Boston, where we immersed ourselves in the forefront of data privacy at two events: 1. Theory and Practice of Differential Privacy (TPDP). We joined the conference, where the brightest minds in Differential Privacy gathered to share insights, research, and innovative solutions. It was an exceptional opportunity to exchange ideas with distinguished researchers, companies utilizing Differential Privacy, and tech giants. 2. OpenDP: We also participated in OpenDP, a community initiative to develop open-source data privacy tools. Throughout these events, we engaged in thought-provoking conversations, discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by this revolutionary technology. DPella stands out as the sole Nordic company dedicated to advancing Differential Privacy. We are determined to be at the forefront of this transformative field. Together, we are shaping the future of data privacy. 🚀🔐 #DPellaInBoston #DifferentialPrivacy #DataPrivacy #Innovation

 📍We are bringing to your attention upcoming events and webinars that we are ourselves planning to attend or participate in 🗓️ 20 JUNE join us in Brussels or online!  💻 EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor Summit Rethinking data in a democratic society 🔗 the link in the comments #edpsxx #eudcn

🔒 Safeguarding the Digital Sanctuary: Embracing the Essence of Data Privacy Engineering 🔒 In an interconnected world, data fuels progress and possibility. Yet, at the heart of this evolution lies a paramount responsibility: preserving the sanctity of personal information. 💻🛡️ Enter Data Privacy Engineering – the guardian of our digital rights. From consent management to fortified storage, it orchestrates a symphony of protection, allowing innovation to flourish ethically. 🌐✨ #DataPrivacyEngineering #DigitalGuardians #EthicalInnovation #PrivacyMatters

*** 🎙️Closing Remarks: EDPS Summit - Rethinking data in a democratic society *** EDPS Secretary General Leonardo Cervera-Navas closes the European Data Protection Summit: “Rethinking data in a democratic society”, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the EDPS. Quoting Jean Monnet, he said that nothing happens without people, but nothing lasts without institutions. Upholding its foundational values and embracing digital humanism, the EDPS is poised to safeguard data privacy for the next 20 years. 📺Watch here https://europa.eu/!nJy38P #EDPSXX

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 No more excuses for delaying your journey into the realm of privacy protection! 🚀 Ai4Privacy has released its latest open synthetic privacy dataset – your gateway to unleashing the power of privacy protection software without compromising sensitive information! 🛡️💻 Whether you've been pondering what to feed your privacy models or hesitant to dive into privacy-centric experiments, this dataset is your golden ticket! 🎫 A great opportunity to explore, innovate, and safeguard privacy like never before! Millions of privacy tokens in 6 languages, including Italian! #PrivacyProtection #OpenData #Innovation #DataScience #Italian