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(25)
Anriette Esterhuysen
Commissioner at Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace
Anriette Esterhuysen serves as a Commissioner on the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace and has a background in advocating for digital rights and inclusion.
Atif Choudhury
Chief Executive at Diversity and Ability
Atif Choudhury is the Chief Executive of Diversity and Ability, an organization promoting inclusion and accessibility.
Ben Bradley
Member of Parliament at UK Parliament
Ben Bradley is a Member of Parliament involved in discussions on internet governance.
Bryn Robinson-Morgan
Vice President of Product Management, Digital Identity at Mastercard
Bryn Robinson-Morgan is the Vice President of Product Management for 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 focused on ensuring data and AI work for people and society. She is a human rights lawyer with expertise in technology policy and digital 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.
Dr Brent Mittelstadt
Senior Research Fellow and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at Oxford Internet Institute
Dr Brent Mittelstadt is a Senior Research 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
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 the Head of Public Policy at the Open Data Institute, focusing on building an open, trustworthy data ecosystem. She has a background in data governance and policy.
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, specializing in technology law and policy.
Ellen Judson
Researcher in the Digital Research team (CASM) at Demos
Ellen Judson is a researcher in the digital research team at Demos, focusing on reducing online harms and promoting user rights, with recent work on political and gendered disinformation campaigns.
Gus Hosein
Executive Director at Privacy International
Gus Hosein is the Executive Director of Privacy International, a global technology and rights non-profit, leading advocacy around internet policy and data protection laws.
Helen Milner OBE
Chief Executive and Staff Trustee at The Good Things Foundation
Helen Milner is the 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 the Global Head of Strategy & Communications for Financial Services & Insurance at Atos and a member of the Atos UK&I Executive Board, responsible for aligning 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.
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, and has previously advised on open government and open data policies.
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, focusing on internet governance and policy.
Prof Ellen Helsper
Professor of Digital Inequalities at The London School of Economics and Political Science
Professor Ellen Helsper is a Professor of Digital Inequalities at LSE, focusing on the links between social and digital inequalities, mediated interpersonal communication, and participatory immersive digital spaces.
Rich Denyer-Bewick
Managing Director at Citizens Online
Rich Denyer-Bewick is the Managing Director of Citizens Online, overseeing programs in digital inclusion and skills partnerships, digital leadership, and policy research. He has over 14 years of experience in local government, including senior management roles.
Russell Haworth
CEO at Nominet
Russell Haworth is the CEO of Nominet, the UK’s national domain name registry, and has been involved in discussions on protecting digital rights during the pandemic.
Sheetal Kumar
Programme Lead at Global Partners Digital
Sheetal Kumar is a Programme Lead at Global Partners Digital, focusing on internet governance and digital rights.
Sue Daley
Tech and Innovation Lead at Tech UK
Sue Daley is the Tech and Innovation Lead at Tech UK, focusing on emerging technologies and digital transformation.
Suzanne Westlake
Head of Corporate Responsibility at Ocado
Suzanne Westlake is the Head of Corporate Responsibility at Ocado, focusing on sustainability and digital inclusion.
Event Details
- Date
- September 1, 2020
- Location
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, academics