ESR Barbara Lazarotto at Annual Privacy Forum 2024

The Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2024 hosted in Karlstad, Sweden, on September 4-5, brought together leaders, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss cutting-edge data protection and privacy developments. The Conference was organized by ENISA, DG Connect, and Karlstad University. This year’s event focused on the complex interplay between emerging technologies and privacy regulations, particularly as AI, 5G, and smart systems evolve. With topics ranging from GDPR implementation to privacy in AI-driven environments, APF 2024 provided a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration to address future privacy challenges.

Barbara presented her research written along with colleague Pablo Rodrigo Trigo Kramcsak on the topic of “Another Data Dilemma in Smart Cities: the GDPR’s Joint Controllership Tightrope within Public-Private Collaborations“. The paper explored the legal challenges and implications of processing personal data within Public-Private Partnerships in smart city contexts.

The paper is available at the Conference’s proceedings and was greeted with warming feedback.