Data interventions and the renegotiation of the social contract
In our COVID-19 afflicted times, what sort of society we want to live in and how we use technology to secure it have become crucial questions, putting our social contract at risk. The danger arises when we overstep the mark
The Usage and Dangers of Facial Recognition Technology
The neighborhood of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, sometimes referred to as “the little princess of the sea,” is one of the most famous places in the world. This international destination is known for its natural landscape with beaches, a
Why I am taking on Facebook. The history of Pondenome.
Editor Note: This article was shared with us by Rob Guinness, Founder and CEO of Pondenome. Pondenome aims to be a game changer social network trying to protect users’ privacy at all times. More than ten years ago, I came to
Defending Wildlife: The Road to SDG 16 in Mali
This is a story about eight ethnic groups and 300 elephants in a remote and lawless region of West Africa. It’s a story about what happens to 8 million acres of habitat when local people can work together to assert
Internet of Things: Threat to Our Privacy?
Imagine your home ten years from now: you wake up and the fridge has ordered your milk and favorite cereal the day before. You go for a run and your shirt monitors how many calories you burned. When you start
US Elections 2016- Donald Trump’s Global Audience
If national polls are to be believed, it would seem that next week America will shatter that ultimate glass ceiling and elect its first woman president, Trump permitted. However, this election season is exceptional, not just because it promises to
SDG 16: A platform for a new era of international cooperation
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. SEE THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES HERE. THIS PIECE WAS CO-AUTHORED BY JOHAN BERGENAS AND GRACE MAHONEY. The international community labored for years to conceptualize a new
Is the Cloud Always safe? And How Can We Ensure Our Privacy?
Compaas is a new startup working in the field of security, privacy and cloud computing. We had the opportunity to chat with Compaas CEO Adam Moisa, about the history and features of Compaas – an innovative management program that allows
The Privacy Shield: An opportunity or another breach in European privacy wall?
Data collected through computers, smartphones, and other devices play a critical role in today’s society. On one hand, data, including those gleaned from your search history, cookies, or auto-complete forms, are helpful to facilitate the use of devices connected to
Your Online Reputation – Can We Remove Information about Ourselves We Don’t Want to See Online?
Our personal information and data are both very important and incredibly sensitive. While most of us maintain at least a marginal interest in protecting ourselves online, it is vital to remember that there are innumerable individuals, organizations and third parties
Fredrik Almroth on Hacking Google, Security and Technology
One of the best things about business conferences is that you get a chance to know people and companies you perhaps would not have met otherwise. This interview is a result of an earlier encounter with Detectify, a Swedish company