1º Workshop

Safeguarding Personal Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Freedom of Expression

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Summary:

Disruptive technologies, the protection of personal data, and freedom of expression are closely intertwined in the digital era. These technologies are changing the way we live, work, and communicate, presenting challenges and opportunities concerning the protection of fundamental rights and freedom of expression. In this context, the objectives of the proposal aim to address the following four thematic areas:

  • Artificial intelligence and automated data processing: These disruptive technologies are transforming how personal data is processed, analyzed, and disseminated, posing challenges in terms of personal data protection, freedom of expression, and individuals’ privacy.
  • Monitoring and «chilling effect»: The potential surveillance of individuals’ behavior and activity through social networks and the internet can impact freedom of expression and lead to a form of self-censorship, affecting both individual and social behavior.
  • New regulatory framework for personal data protection: The adoption of new regulatory frameworks for data protection, such as the «Ibero-American Charter of Principles and Rights in Digital Environments,» the OAS’s «Principles on Privacy and Personal Data Protection,» and the specific regulations approved by countries like Ecuador and Peru, seeks to address the challenges and opportunities arising from disruptive technologies in terms of freedom of expression, democracy, and personal data protection.
  • Digital culture and literacy: In the digital era, it is crucial to promote education and awareness among the population regarding the risks and opportunities presented by disruptive technologies. This includes emphasizing the importance of personal data protection and respect for privacy in journalistic activities

General Coordinator:

  • Luis Ordóñez Pineda

Technical Coordinator:

  • Lucía Puertas

Organizing Committee:

  • Luis Ordóñez Pineda
  • Lucía Puertas Bravo

Scientific Committee:

  • María Carolina Sacoto
  • Carlos Mogrovejo Riofrío
  • Antonio Troncoso Reigada
  • Kruzkaya Ordóñez González
  • Abel Suing Ruiz