Introduction In humanitarian crises, every bit of information can be a lifeline for those in need, which makes data a vital factor in providing food, shelter, and basic human needs. In this session, the speakers will explore the fascinating relationship between data protection and humanitarian action, from aiding disaster response to tracking displacement trends, where data plays a cr...

Introduction While the GDPR has established a powerful mechanism to reinforce cooperation for data protection among EU an EEA Member States, major European countries, such as UK, Switzerland, and others, are not associated to this cooperation mechanism. They often benefit from adequacy decisions but are not involved in EDPB discussions. This session will explore the potential to reinf...

Introduction This session sheds light on the practice of data scraping, its implications, and its role in today’s data-driven landscape. Data scraping, which is defined as the automated extraction of data from websites, APIs, and other online sources, has emerged as a common practice for data gathering across various industries, which raises many questions such as consent for secondar...