Emma is a human rights lawyer, and she is Co-Founder and CEO of Tech Legality, a boutique consulting company specialised in human rights and technology. She holds an LLM in international human rights law from the University of London (2006) and a second LLM in law and technology from UC Berkeley where she was a Fulbright scholar in 2019-2020. She qualified as a lawyer in Canada in 2010. Emma has been working on human rights issues for more than twenty years and has lived for five years in Eastern Africa and six years in Southeast Asia. Emma is a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council Digital Forensics Research Lab, and an alumna of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.
Sessions in which Ms Emma Day participates
miércoles 12 junio, 2024
IntroductionAs countries around the world embark on the digital transformation of all of their public services, EdTech has the potential to contribute to accessibility of education resources and enhanced learning outcomes, as well as to ease the administrative burden on teachers, improve classroom management and others....
IntroductionEnsuring age appropriate experiences is an important element to help protect the privacy and safety of users. However, effective age assurance presents a variety of challenges. This session combines a Google presentation and an interactive, mock session on how research shapes the implementation of age assurance with an expert panel to explore and discuss the latest technologies...
Sessions in which Ms Emma Day attends
lunes 10 junio, 2024
The concept of personal data is pivotal to understand the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since data protection regulations and directives were adopted, national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) had to determine whether some data like IP addresses are personal. Courts' rulings are often based on the possibility to re-identify individuals from the datasets under dispute. The differe...
Most of the global initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence are designed as globally-minded soft regulation. “Soft” law or the Brussels Effect can complement but will not be able to replace “hard” law. In the case of AI, a technology that has the potential to revolutionise our society, what will make the difference is the enforceability of the law. In the EU’s AI Act, the EU co-legislators make a wise choice to depart fro...
The foundation of GDPR compliance lies in clearly defined legal bases for the processing of personal data. While the appropriate application of Article 6 and 9 of the GDPR to standard processing activities is sometimes already difficult, these challenges vastly increase when applied to AI training. The complex data processing activities involved therein, as well as the concrete personal data that is collected and used, turn GDPR-com...
Introduction The revised Convention 108 of the Council of Europe is being ratified by a growing number of countries. It will soon reach the required threshold to trigger the entry into force of the convention, as well as bring a paradigm shift in the landscape of global data governance. This session will discuss the key implications of this treaty, in addition to its role in shaping t...
This study examines the varying interpretations of data portability across different legislative frameworks. While each jurisdiction labels the concept as “portability", the underlying understanding of what constitutes portability significantly differs. This divergence in conceptualization, rather than mere definitional variation, not only leads to substantial confusion, but also affects the enjoyment of rights and obligations of re...
Introduction Experts on this panel will investigate the latest developments in Privacy Enhancing Technologies by examining their effectiveness in protecting user data and fostering trust in online environments. The panel will also address the emerging trends and evaluate their potential impact on privacy landscapes, which is helpful in navigating the ever-evolving terrain of privacy r...
Introduction Democratic societies must address dual obligations: to protect their population and to preserve the fundamental rights of their citizens. They seek to balance national security interests wit...
Introduction This session will wrap up the track on privacy and democracy, by reflecting on the key insights, trends, and challenges discussed over the course of the sessions on privacy and democracy. Key questions and objectives What is the main takeaway on privacy and de...
Introduction This Welcome Reception invites you to discover the Privacy MelodIA: An original musical composition on data protection, performed in an outstanding setting and surrounded by the largest collection of Tintoretto’s paintings.
miércoles 12 junio, 2024
Introduction In this intriguing session, the realm of neuro privacy and neuro psychological rights will be the main focus. As advancements in neuroscience unlock new insights into the human brain, questions arise about the ethical considerations of accessing and utilizing neural data. The speakers will explore the relationship between neuroscience, privacy, and fundamental human right...
Introduction Biometric data is increasingly used for medical diagnosis, public safety, and home access controls. In the ever-evolving world of data protection and privacy, biometric data compliance and ethics stand at the forefront of the discussion. From fingerprint scans to facial recognition, it represents a unique set of opportunities and risks. This session explores the ethi...