Data ethics has gained traction in policy-making. The article presents an analytical investigation of the different dimensions and actors shaping data ethics in European policy-making.
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Given the weakness of consent-dependent agreements in relation to profiling and prediction markets, consumer protection needs improvement.
Today's struggles for human rights in the digital age would greatly benefit from a closer look at the past.
Referring to the television set, reseachers Kristina Irion and Natali Helberger argue that the CIA targeting of "our trusted friend in the living room" is yet another wake up call to European policymakers on privacy and confidentiality.
Turkey's strategy of repressing opposing voices in the aftermath of the failed coup of 15 July 2016 has transformed from surveilling perceived enemies and repressing specific digital content to arresting and silencing anyone who has been classified as a threat to Erdoğan's position of power.
How does the (dis)empowering surveillance practice of social sorting using big data impact on the notion of borders in Europe?
Personalised news websites can have serious implications for democracy, but little is known about the extent and effects of personalisation.
This article examines the stance of the European Union vis-à-vis internet services company Google in two controversial instances: the ‘right to be forgotten’ and the implementation of EU competition rules.
Decisive report on surveillance shakes up debate in Europe
A committee of the Council of Europe released a report on mass surveillance on 26 January 2015. Some of its recommendations are expected to influence the debate heavily.
The European Data Governance Forum taking place this week galvanised two core ethical principles, reports Francesca Musiani.