To benefit all stakeholders and ensure green digital innovation, implementation of the European Health Data Space must focus on individual health records. As a citizen and a patient, would you agree to share your data to support the “common good”? Absolutely yes, would say most of us. As a patient with serious medical conditions, would […]
Unleashing the potential of your personal data
In the MyData Matters blog series, MyData members introduce innovative solutions and practical use cases that leverage personal data in line with MyData values. In today’s digital era, personal data assumes a pivotal role in our daily lives, serving both professional and personal needs. However, the management and sharing of this data can present complex […]
Statement on ChatControl 2.0 by MyData4Children Thematic Group
Members of the MyData4Children Thematic Group are firmly opposed to Commissioner Ylva Johansson’s proposal to introduce mandatory surveillance of people’s social media and digital messages. This proposal (popularly referred to as ChatControl 2.0) has provoked widespread criticism, and is expected for adoption by the European Parliament on 19-20 October of this year. The fate of […]
Protect, empower, inspire: is the tech industry changing old habits?
The season of tech conferences has been in full swing since the start of the year and the good sign is that, in comparison to previous ones, more academic and civic society representatives are able to mix with industry and policymakers. Rising to the opportunity, eight organisations with one common goal gathered in June at […]
My teddy, my blanket, … my Data?
In the MyData Matters blog series, MyData members introduce innovative solutions and practical use cases that leverage personal data in line with MyData values. Imagine a safe digital environment built for children to interact with their own multimedia. A personal vault where children can explore within defined boundaries, engaging with audio’s, video’s and pictures of […]
Four things everyone should know about the fair data economy
The data economy is the economy of tomorrow being built today. It is one piece in the big puzzle of how we ensure that our future is fair, sustainable and prosperous. It is relevant to companies, individuals and societies in all regions, industries and roles. For businesses, new ecosystem business models and networked data collaborations […]