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The concept of availability in the information society

The concept of availability in the information society. Peter A. Michael Data Protection Secretary Council of the European Union. The concept of availability in the information society. Information society Availability Consequences Horizon or present?. Information Society.

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The concept of availability in the information society

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  1. The concept of availability in the information society Peter A. Michael Data Protection Secretary Council of the European Union

  2. The concept of availability in the information society • Information society • Availability • Consequences • Horizon or present? Data Protection Tendencies in Information Society, Vilnius 13-14 November 2007

  3. Information Society • A society and an economy that makes the best possible use of new information and communication technologies. • Telecommunications and internet, video surveillance, biometrics Data Protection Tendencies in Information Society, Vilnius 13-14 November 2007

  4. Benefits: it helps us in all aspects of our life: at work, at home, wherever we are and whatever we do. Consequences: - arewe still free to choose? - digital footsteps everywhere Information Society Data Protection Tendencies in Information Society, Vilnius 13-14 November 2007

  5. Availability Any action of harmonising the processing of personal data, either by introducing obligations to retain personal data or by introducing an obligation to set up specific data files, and the introduction of an intention or obligation to make these personal data available for law enforcement authorities or for European or international institutions involved with law enforcement, should be seen as implementation of the concept of availability. Data Protection Tendencies in Information Society, Vilnius 13-14 November 2007

  6. Examples… Retention traffic data PNR Video surveillance tapes Financial information Availability Data Protection Tendencies in Information Society, Vilnius 13-14 November 2007

  7. Consequences • information on demand • function creep • isolation through risk assessment • no escape Data Protection Tendencies in Information Society, Vilnius 13-14 November 2007

  8. Horizon or present? * information + availability = control * surveillance + information + availability = total control From an Information Society to a Surveillance Society Data Protection Tendencies in Information Society, Vilnius 13-14 November 2007

  9. Thank You!

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