Session
International Information Security School
Daria Stepovaya - the head of Research department at the International Information Security School and PhD student at Moscow State University.
Andrey Aleinikov – is a public relations specialist at a Coordination Center for TLD RU/РФ and the chairman of the Coordination Center Youth Council.
Nadine Kampire - Coordinator of Afia-Amani Grand Lac, Civil Society, Africa
Denise Leal - Lawyer, researcher in Brasilia University (UnB), LAC representative in Youth Coalition on Internet Governance steering committee, and member of YouthLACIGF organizing team.
Arthur Bahati Kaza - Youth IGF DRC, Technical community, Africa
Athanase Bahizire - Co-coordinator, Youth IGF DRC, Africa
Daniele Turra - Internet Society Alumni - Business Analyst, Italy
Nadine Kampire
Andrey Aleinikov
Daria Stepovaya
Roundtable
Presentation of the speaker's thoughts on the key discussion points mentioned above, with comments from participants.
The protection of citizens' digital rights is a pressing issue today, with varying perspectives across different professional domains. From the evolution of new digital rights due to computerization to the broadening interpretation of fundamental human rights in the digital realm, concerns primarily revolve around safeguarding information privacy. The surge in personal data breaches from diverse digital platforms and organizations has heightened apprehensions. These breaches not only enrich shared databases with external data but also elevate the risk of falling prey to cybercriminals, posing potential threats to individuals' safety and well-being.
In the digital age, individuals leave a substantial digital footprint through their online and offline activities, raising doubts about the efficacy of current personal data protection mechanisms. This prompts a critical examination of the significance of personal data itself in ensuring information privacy.
Key discussion points may include:
Defining digital rights and identifying the most vulnerable ones to infringement, along with determining the responsible entities for safeguarding them.
Analyzing how the general public perceives media coverage of personal data breaches and assessing the extent of remaining privacy.
Addressing the disparity between legal mandates for protecting personal data and the practical implementation challenges.
Evaluating businesses' approaches to data protection and exploring the feasibility of standalone personal data security measures.
Considering the relevance of data context in information privacy protection and delving into the realm of digital identities.
By exploring these facets, a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding digital rights and personal data protection can be attained, paving the way for informed discussions and proactive measures to enhance information security in the digital landscape.
At the beginning of the session, the moderator will deliver the opening remarks, setting the tone for the discussion. Following this, the speaker will present and emphasize the central theme of the session. Subsequently, the moderator will facilitate interactive discussions among both online and on-site participants. To conclude, the moderator will recap key points and bring the discussion to a close. After the session, participants will be invited to share their feedback and insights on the session's topic by completing a Google form. This feedback will enable further research and analysis on the discussed subject matter.