Privacy and Digital Rights in the Time of COVID-19; Apps & Beyond
The UK Internet Governance Forum (UK IGF) is the national Internet Governance Forum for the United Kingdom, providing a platform for industry, government, academia, and civil society to engage in discussions on internet governance issues. In September 2020, the UK IGF hosted a session titled "Privacy and Digital Rights in the Time of COVID-19; Apps & Beyond," led by Professor Lilian Edwards, Chair of Law, Innovation and Society at Newcastle University.
This session focused on the impact of COVID-19 on privacy and digital rights, examining state-sponsored contact tracing apps, extended private sector surveillance in workplaces and campuses, and the emergence of digital health IDs. Discussions addressed the legal and ethical implications of these technologies, including data protection, user consent, and potential discrimination.
The event featured notable speakers such as Professor Lilian Edwards, who provided insights into the challenges posed by pandemic-related surveillance technologies and their effects on individual rights. The session offered opportunities for networking and in-depth discussions among participants interested in the intersection of technology, law, and human rights.
This session was particularly relevant for legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, and academics concerned with privacy, data protection, and digital rights. Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of digital surveillance during the pandemic and its broader implications for society.
Speakers(34)
Anriette Esterhuysen
Commissioner at Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace
Anriette Esterhuysen currently serves as a Commissioner on the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace.
Ashley Casovan
Executive Director at AI Global
Ashley Casovan is Executive Director of AI Global, a non-profit organization focused on advancing responsible and ethical adoption of artificial intelligence. She previously worked for the Government of Canada as Director of Data and Digital.
Atif Choudhury
Chief Executive at Diversity and Ability
Atif Choudhury is the Chief Executive of Diversity and Ability.
Ben Bradley
MP at UK Parliament
Ben Bradley is a Member of Parliament in the UK.
Brent Mittelstadt
Senior Research Fellow and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at Oxford Internet Institute
Dr. Brent Mittelstadt is an ethicist specializing in data ethics, bioethics, data protection law, and governance of complex algorithmic systems. He coordinates the Governance of Emerging Technologies research program at the Oxford Internet Institute.
Bryn Robinson-Morgan
Vice President of Product Management, Digital Identity at Mastercard
Bryn Robinson-Morgan is Vice President of Product Management, Digital Identity at Mastercard.
Carly Kind
Director at Ada Lovelace Institute
Carly Kind is the Director of the Ada Lovelace Institute, an independent research body and think tank with a mission to ensure data and AI work for people and society. She is a human rights lawyer and leading authority on the intersection of technology policy and human rights.
Carole Bayle
Director at Thales
Carole Bayle is a Director at Thales, focusing on digital identity solutions.
Chi Onwurah
Member of Parliament at UK Parliament
Chi Onwurah is a Member of Parliament and the Shadow Digital Minister, focusing on digital policy and inclusion.
Chi Onwurah MP
Shadow Digital Minister at UK Parliament
Chi Onwurah is the Shadow Digital Minister and a Member of Parliament in the UK.
Daniel Zeichner MP
Member of Parliament at Climate Change APPG
Daniel Zeichner is a Member of Parliament and associated with the Climate Change APPG.
Dr Brent Mittelstadt
Senior Research Fellow and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at Oxford Internet Institute
Dr Brent Mittelstadt is a Senior Research Fellow and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow in data ethics at the Oxford Internet Institute, focusing on data ethics, bioethics, data protection law, and governance of complex algorithmic systems.
Dr Edgar Whitley
Associate Professor at London School of Economics and Political Science
Dr Edgar Whitley is an Associate Professor at LSE, specializing in information systems and digital identity.
Dr Mahlet (Milly) Zimeta
Head of Public Policy at Open Data Institute
Dr Mahlet (Milly) Zimeta is Head of Public Policy at the Open Data Institute, focusing on data governance, data science skills, and privacy-enhancing technologies. She has previously worked at the Royal Society and the Alan Turing Institute.
Dr Michael Veale
Lecturer in Digital Rights and Regulation at University College London
Dr Michael Veale is a Lecturer in Digital Rights and Regulation at UCL Faculty of Laws.
Dr. Edgar Whitley
Associate Professor at London School of Economics and Political Science
Dr. Edgar Whitley is an Associate Professor at LSE, specializing in information systems and digital identity, contributing to research and policy discussions in these areas.
Dr. Michael Veale
Lecturer in Digital Rights and Regulation at University College London Faculty of Laws
Dr. Michael Veale is a Lecturer in Digital Rights and Regulation at UCL Faculty of Laws, researching and teaching on the intersection of law, technology, and society.
Ellen Helsper
Professor of Digital Inequalities at London School of Economics and Political Science
Professor Ellen Helsper is a leading researcher in digital inequalities, focusing on the links between social and digital inequalities, mediated interpersonal communication, and participatory immersive digital spaces. She has consulted widely for governments and organizations on digital society issues.
Ellen Judson
Researcher in the Digital Research team (CASM) at Demos
Ellen Judson is a researcher in the digital research team (CASM) at Demos, focusing on reducing online harms and promoting user rights. She has worked on projects examining political and gendered disinformation campaigns online.
Gus Hosein
Executive Director at Privacy International
Gus Hosein is the Executive Director of Privacy International, a London-based global technology and rights non-profit. He has led advocacy around internet policy and his organization has worked on global data protection laws and responses to Covid-19.
Helen Milner OBE
Chief Executive and Staff Trustee at The Good Things Foundation
Helen Milner is Chief Executive and a Staff Trustee at the Good Things Foundation, a charity focused on social change and digital inclusion. She has over 30 years of experience in the online industry and was appointed an OBE for services to digital inclusion in 2015.
Julie Dawson
Director of Regulatory & Policy at Yoti
Julie Dawson leads Yoti’s government relations, steers the company's ethics framework, and prepares Yoti for technical and ethical accreditations. Yoti is a digital ID and credential management platform with over 8 million global downloads.
Kulveer Ranger
Global Head Strategy & Communications, Financial Services & Insurance at Atos
Kulveer Ranger is Global Head Strategy & Communications, Financial Services & Insurance at Atos and a member of the Atos UK&I Executive Board. He is responsible for alignment between UK&I business strategy and corporate communications.
Lilian Edwards
Professor of Law, Innovation and Society at Newcastle University
Lilian Edwards is a leading academic in the field of Internet law, with extensive experience teaching information technology law, e-commerce law, privacy law, and Internet law since 1996. She has been involved with law and artificial intelligence since 1985 and recently led the initiative to draft The Coronavirus (Safeguards) Bill 2020.
Mahlet (Milly) Zimeta
Head of Public Policy at Open Data Institute
Dr. Mahlet (Milly) Zimeta is Head of Public Policy at the Open Data Institute, working to build an open, trustworthy data ecosystem. She has held positions at the Royal Society and the Alan Turing Institute, focusing on data governance and digital disruption.
Natalia Domagala
Head of Data Ethics at Cabinet Office
Natalia Domagala leads on data ethics policy at the Cabinet Office, Government Digital Service in the UK. She has previously advised on open government and open data policies and implemented open data challenges for 360Giving.
Olivier Crepin-Leblond
Chair at UK Chapter of the Internet Society
Olivier Crepin-Leblond is the Chair of the UK Chapter of the Internet Society.
Prof Ellen Helsper
Professor of Digital Inequalities at London School of Economics and Political Science
Professor Ellen Helsper is Professor of Digital Inequalities in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE, focusing on the links between social and digital inequalities and participatory immersive digital spaces.
Professor Lilian Edwards
Chair of Law, Innovation and Society at Newcastle University
Lilian Edwards is a leading academic in the field of Internet law, with extensive experience teaching information technology law, e-commerce law, privacy law, and Internet law since 1996. She has been involved with law and artificial intelligence since 1985 and recently led the initiative to draft The Coronavirus (Safeguards) Bill 2020.
Rich Denyer-Bewick
Managing Director at Citizens Online
Rich Denyer-Bewick has overall responsibility for Citizens Online’s programmes, including digital inclusion and skills partnerships, digital leadership, culture and transformation, policy and research, and digital champion programme development.
Russell Haworth
CEO at Nominet
Russell Haworth is the CEO of Nominet, the UK’s national domain name registry.
Sheetal Kumar
Programme Lead at Global Partners Digital
Sheetal Kumar is a Programme Lead at Global Partners Digital.
Sue Daley
Tech and Innovation Lead at Tech UK
Sue Daley is the Tech and Innovation Lead at Tech UK.
Suzanne Westlake
Head of Corporate Responsibility at Ocado
Suzanne Westlake is Head of Corporate Responsibility at Ocado.
Event Details
- Date
- September 1, 2020
- Location
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, academics