In the MyData Matters blog series, MyData members introduce innovative solutions and practical use cases that leverage personal data in line with MyData values. Since the 1980s, personal data has been managed in essentially the same way. Organisations aggregate customer information in vast data warehouses, with the assumption that more data is always better to […]
MyData4Children ZINE 2024: A challenge for MyData Community – Design a Robot School
Introducing MyData4Children Zine 2024 Numerous studies and real-life events have shown us that emergent technologies affect children, for good and bad. However, the dominant narrative is framed with an individualistic focus, putting a single child or a person in a child’s circle of trust on the spot, leaving many of us feeling defeated, nervous, and […]
How to build a human-centric data space: introducing the Blueprint for the European Data Space for Skills & Employment
The DS4Skills project, funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme and led by DIGITALEUROPE, has launched its Blueprint for a European Data Space for Skills & Employment (https://skillsdataspace-blueprint.eu/), a comprehensive guide for creating and managing data spaces that collect, store, and share skills & employment data. A human-centric Data Space for Skills […]
2023 in review: setting the stage, aiming for impact
2023 was a dynamic year filled with regulatory milestones, technical innovation, and novel challenges. MyData Global spent the year investing in its capacity to serve the community and deliver impact. We’re excited about what’s to come. A year on the move 2023 was a dynamic year, in which the landscape and infrastructure for managing personal […]
The road ahead for MyData Global
MyData Global celebrated its fifth anniversary in November 2023, while the continuous efforts of MyData community members to empower individuals started already a decade ago. There have been significant accomplishments since, but work needs continue. What lies ahead for MyData Global? Embracing the Future: New Strategy 2024-2026 Approved Approving the new strategic plan for 2024-2026 […]
Wallets, Data Safes, and Key Safes: Formidable Competitors or Good Partners?
With the announcement of the European Digital Identity (EUDI), digital wallets appear to be the moral winner in the debate over which solution is best for taking more control over one’s data. But is this a valid conclusion? In this blog post, we introduce you into the world of digital wallets, data safes and key […]