New publication by ESR Barbara Lazarotto

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Annual Privacy Forum 2024

 

ESR Barbara Lazarotto will present her research paper written along with her colleague Pablo Trigo Kramcsák on the topic of “Another Data Dilemma in Smart Cities: The G DPR’s Joint Controllership Tightrope Within Public-Private Collaborations” at The Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2024 organized by ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity), DG Connect (Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology), and Karlstad University.

The event will be a critical platform for discussing personal data protection, industry developments, and future challenges. It will bring together academia, industry, and government experts to explore the evolving landscape of data privacy and legal frameworks. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the event aims to contribute to the ongoing effort to enhance data privacy across the EU and beyond.

More information on the event and the full program can be found here

The book with the proceedings of the event, along with Barbara’s research paper is here

ESR Barbara Lazarotto at Webinar Regulation of Digital Infrastructure in the EU

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Image previewOn July 25, 2024, CTS-FGV hosted a highly insightful webinar titled “Regulation of Digital Infrastructure in the EU: from Networks to Platforms,” featuring  Thomas Lohninger and ESR Bárbara Lazarotto. This event provided an in-depth examination of the recent regulatory developments within the European Union, focusing on their impact on digital infrastructure, including electronic networks, digital platforms, and data regulation.

The webinar was held in a hybrid format, aiming to understand the evolving landscape of EU digital policy. Thomas Lohninger, CEO of epicenter.works, and  ESR Bárbara Lazarotto led the discussion. Both speakers brought their extensive expertise to the table, offering a thorough analysis of the current and upcoming EU regulations that are poised to reshape the digital ecosystem.

During the session, Lohninger and Lazarotto delved into several key pieces of legislation, including the AI Act, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Digital Services Act (DSA), and the Data Act. They also touched on the controversial “fair share” proposals, which have sparked significant debate within the EU and beyond. The discussion highlighted not only the implications of these regulations within Europe but also their potential to influence global digital governance.

Moderated by Luca Belli, the webinar fostered a dynamic and interactive environment where attendees could engage directly with the speakers. The conversation illuminated the complexities and challenges of regulating digital infrastructure in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The speakers emphasized the importance of balancing innovation with regulation to ensure that the digital economy remains open, competitive, and fair.

Overall, the event was a resounding success, offering valuable insights into the future of digital regulation in the EU. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, understanding these regulatory frameworks will be crucial for stakeholders worldwide. This webinar was a testament to CTS-FGV’s commitment to fostering informed discussions on critical global issues.

The webinar can be watched online at this link

ESR Barbara Lazarotto at CPDP LatAm 2024

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Call for panels - 2024 - CPDP LatAm 2024On July 17th, ESR Barbara Lazarotto participated in a panel discussion on ‘The Impact of EU AI Regulation on Latin American AI Governance: Emerging AI Authorities?’ at CPDP Latam.

The event took place at FGV Cultural Center in Botafogo, in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on discussing diverse data protection topics in Latin America in its two-day program. For this reason, the Conference has a diverse audience and is held in three official languages: Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Although the Conference was held in person, the opening and closing plenaries were live-streamed, and live translation services were also offered.

The panel took a comparative approach by addressing the different complexities and challenges faced by Brazil, Chile, and the European Union when it comes to the AI governance models. The Panel was moderated by Ine van Zeeland (SMIT, VUB), joined by speakers Lucas Borges de Carvalho (ANPD), Pedro Martins (Data Privacy Brasil), Alberto Cerda (law professor from the University of Chile), Bárbara Lazarotto (LSTS, VUB), and Filipe Medon (FGV).Image

Barbara also submitted a paper co-authored with Rocco Saverino and Pablo Trigo Kramcsák to the CPDP Latam 2024 call for papers.

INNOVATION CHALLENGE – Call for participation

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Call for participation to the innovation challenge

“AI Act Compass: Navigating Requirements for High-Risk AI Systems”

The challenge

The EU project “LeADS- Legality attentive data scientists- GA 956562” ( Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa), in collaboration with the Pisa Internet Festival, organizes an innovation challenge on the topic of the AI Act (Regulation EU 2024/1689). Participants will need to create a solution that helps developers or deployers of AI systems to navigate the risk classification system of the AI Act and understand which requirements apply to them.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION 11:00 PM CEST of 6 September 2024.

The challenge is organized as follows:

Offline phase (16th of September – 6th of October 2024):

The selected teams will work offline on the first part of the challenge. On the 16th of September 2024, the teams will receive, at the contact email provided, detailed instructions and the necessary documentation. The teams will send their solution in the form of a mock-up to the mail challenge@legalityattentivedatascientists.eu  by the 6th of October 2024 h. 21:00.

In-person phase (10th of October 2024 in Pisa – Italy):

In the morning, the selected teams will receive and solve the second part of the challenge that will concern the tailoring of the solution to a concrete scenario. In the afternoon, the teams will present their solution to the jury.

The prizes

What can you win?

  • First place: 2.500€
  • Second place: 1.500€
  • Third place: 1.000€
  • Best presentation: 500€
  • Most innovative solution: 500€

The prizes will be awarded by an independent jury on the 10th of October 2024 (from 7 to 8 pm).

How will the winning solutions be selected?

The evaluation will concern the artefact (innovative, reliable, usable, efficient), the output (useful and legally accurate) and the presentation (well-structured, explanatory and engaging).

What will happen to the winning solutions?

Following the principles of open science, the winning solutions will be released under an “as open as possible” license – namely a CC BY 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) for any document or image and a MIT license (https://mit-license.org/ ) for any software component.

Application, composition and selection of the teams

The organizers will select a maximum of 7 teams among the applicants.

How should teams be composed?

Teams must be composed of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 people between 18 and 28 years old.

How should you apply?

Each team needs to apply via the form available at: https://forms.office.com/e/jiDwEGfCPW by the 6th of September 2024 at 11.00 PM CEST.

The application should contain:

  • Team name
  • Team Leader Name (contact person)
  • Team composition (minimum 2 and maximum 3 members), for each member:
    • Name and surname
    • Date of birth
    • Food intolerances
  • Email address of the team leader (contact address)
  • Link to a cloud folder (e.g., google drive, dropbox, onedrive, etc.) Containing:
    • Motivation letter of the team IN ENGLISH (Why they wish to participate and why they should be selected – max 800 words)
    • Concise CV IN ENGLISH (max 2 pages) for each team member

How will you know if you have been selected?

We will send an e-mail to the contact address provided on the 12th of September 2024.

Participation

Why should you participate?

If you are a creative young team who wants to solve innovative challenges at the intersection of technology and law and win a prize to start your own project, you are in the right place!

How will the trip to Pisa be organized and which expenses will be covered?  

The organizers of the challenge will cover the travel expenses to Pisa of the members of the selected teams, up to a maximum of 600 euros per team. The selected teams will need to organize their trips autonomously and will be reimbursed after the trip, upon presentation of the receipts and the original tickets. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner of the 10th of October will be served at the venue of the Challenge.

 What language will we use?

English will be the working and presentation language. Therefore, at least one member of each team must be able to present clearly in English and to answer questions by the Jury.

Rules and further information

OFFICIAL RULES

For any question, write to pm@legalityattentivedatascientists.eu