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Bart Schermer contributes to book about discrimination and privacy in the information society
Recently, the book Discrimination and Privacy in the Information Society has been published. Bart Schermer from Considerati wrote a chapter of the book and is one of the editors. The book discusses the latest technological developments in data mining and profiling.
Nowadays, enormous amounts of data are collected, stored and processed. Though methods as data mining and profiling, these big data are analyzed and used to make administrative and governmental decisions. AI techniques help determine patterns and trends. However, they could also lead to unacceptable forms of discrimination, when unwanted or unjustified selections are made because people are only judged by their digital identity.
Discrimination and Privacy in the Information Society discusses discrimination and privacy issues related to data mining and profiling practices. It provides technological and regulatory solutions to problems which arise in these innovative contexts.
Considerati presents study 'Freedom in the days of the Internet' to European Commissioner Reding
On February 9th, Considerati presented the study “Freedom in the days of the Internet” to Mrs Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Justice and Human Rights. The study was commissioned by the Centre for European Studies (CES), the scientific institute of the European People's Party (EPP). The EPP is currently the largest fraction in the European Parliament and consists of Christian Democratic and conservative parties from EU member states.
Considerati describes the ethical and legal issues that surface when regulating the Internet is considered. The Commissioner congratulated Considerati with the way they managed to explain complicated matters clearly and concisely.
Following the presentation, there was a panel discussion with Commissioner Reding, Ambassador Philip Verveer (U.S. coordinator for international ICT policy), Antonio Isturiz-Lopez White (Secretary General of the EPP), Len Cali (senior vice president and director of wireless and global policy of AT&T International), Mr. Hökmark and Mr. Saudargas (MEPs for the EPP) and Bart Schermer. The various participants underlined the importance of the Internet in the democratic process and the necessity of seeking a careful balance between the various interests involved when regulating the Internet.
The EPP will use this comprehensive study as a basis for further policy development and discussions on their party's position on freedom and regulation of the Internet.
The report can be downloaded here.
About the report:
“Freedom in the days of the Internet” outlines the main dilemmas that politicians will face in relation to the unprecetented development of the information age we currently live in. In the coming years, important policy choices have to be made in the areas of privacy, freedom of speech, intellectual property and with regard to encouraging innovation. The digitalisation of our society affects so many aspects of our daily life that it is not easy to identify which of these factors are key developments that can pose threats or be opportunities for Europe. Moreover, the evaluation of these factors depends also strongly on personal and political beliefs.
The rapid pace of digitalisation, however, make both the call for regulation of the digital domain, and the need to ensure the freedom of the world wide web stronger. (European) Politicians thus experience increasing pressure to develop clear views. This study offers the reader guidance in this complex issue and itemises different aspects in a way that enables understanding and facilitates well-informed choices. In addition, the study outlines the advantages and limitations of possible regulatory approaches.
