As MyData Global saw in our reflection on 2021, the transformation towards a human-centric personal data economy is underway. This transformation is driven by two forces: first, the dominant unethical approaches to personal data are starting to show how unsustainable they really are. Secondly, and just as importantly, viable, profitable, and ethical alternatives are capitalising […]
Viivi Lähteenoja appointed as MyData Global Chair
The MyData Global Board confirmed Viivi Lähteenoja as Chair on 7 January 2022. The MyData Global Board for 2022-23 was also appointed (see list below). Viivi Lähteenoja is a widely respected global leader on ethical approaches to personal data that empower individuals. As of June 2020, she has been working in government as a special […]
Event: Data Intermediaries Launchpad
The recording from the event is available here! Join the MyData Global Slack workspace to continue discussing on human-centric data sharing and beyond! Date and time 19 January 2022 from 15.30 to 16.30 CET. About Join this webinar to find out more about data intermediation service providers (coined by the EU’s Data Governance Act) […]
Announcing the MyData Operator Awards 2022
The MyData Operator Awards recognise companies that have shown leadership by creating solutions that empower individuals to manage their data and make it easier for personal data to be shared and used safely. The amount of personal data generated about people increases every day. This data holds the potential to unlock a range of benefits […]
2021 in review: the events and activities shaping the personal data landscape
2021 has been a productive year for MyData Global, and a significant one for the wider personal data world. The Facebook Files helped raise the issue of personal data and ethics to the general public, and the EU’s Data Governance Act has helped put into practice many of the changes MyData Global has been advocating […]
MyData Netherlands meeting: MyData community looks outward and to the future
After two years of travel restrictions, the MyData community met in person for talks and discussions in plenary, workshops and in smaller groups. Despite last minute COVID-19 related restrictions, over 50 people attended in-person and over 150 watched and participated online. Highlights include the keynote from Amsterdam’s chief technology officer, Ger Baron and the awarding […]