Data protection is woven into the fabric of urban development. Drawing on experiences from cities like Marseille and Madrid, the speakers of this session will highlight key lessons, successful strategies, best practices, and accountability measures for maintaining data privacy and regulatory compliance at a city-wide level. They will also explore how smart technologies can transform the public sector in meaningful ways. 

Key questions 

• What are the primary challenges faced by smart cities and public administrations? 
• Which strategies have been most effective in addressing these challenges? 
• How can smart cities and public administrations collaborate to exchange knowledge and best practices? 
• How can accountability be ensured in this context?