The “Meta-moth-phosis" of Data Portability: Observing the Transformation of Data Portability Through a Comparative Analysis of Definitions Across European Legislation
My Session Status
What:
Talk
When:
12:30 PM, lunes 10 jun 2024
(30 minutos)
Breaks:
Lunch Break at Scuola Grande di San Rocco (Track IV) 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutos)
Lunch Break at Scuola Grande di San Rocco 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (1 hour)
Lunch Break at Scuola Grande di San Rocco 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (1 hour)
Where:
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
- Sala Archivio
Theme:
Scientific Track
Research and Innovation
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 relevant stakeholders, as well as the technological design for portability tools. The focus on the distinct perceptions of the concept enable the reconstruction of a minimal definition of portability, as well as further differentiate between “levels" in the portability spectrum. This research shows that the notion of data portability has undergone a substantial transformation: initially centered on empowering users by enabling data export and transfer, it has progressively shifted focus to benefit the data market, by making data accessible to various entities in an easily-modifiable, machine-readable format. The metamorphosis of portability is complete in the Data Act: from larva, to moth --the meta-moth-phosys.
