Article 18.05.2020 1 min. read Text Katarzyna Szymielewicz participated in the Webinar “Privacy & Tracing Apps – Why Standards Matter” organized by Alexandra Geese (MEP). Recording now available via YouTube. While the development of proximity tracing apps and in particular the Pan-European Privacy-Preserving Proximity Tracing (PEPP-PT) standard finalise more and more, both the European Parliament as well as the European Commission adopted a firm stance on safeguarding privacy whilst combatting the Covid-19 crisis. Agreeing on a common standard for the applied technology will be key to its effectiveness. We therefore want to discuss the different privacy implications of the various protocols, in particular those of a centralized in comparison to a decentralized approach. While some might be willing to trust central entities in countries with an intact rule of law, what are the implications for citizens for example in Poland or Hungary? Fundacja Panoptykon Author Previous Next See also Article Monologue of the Algorithm: how Facebook turns users data into its profit. Video explained Does Facebook identify and manipulate your feelings? Is it able to recognize your personality type, habits, interests, political views, level of income? Does it use all the information in order to reach you with personalized ads or sponsored content? You bet! 13.01.2018 Text Article Anxious about your health? Facebook won’t let you forget There is little point in telling Facebook which posts you do not want to see – it will not listen. 07.12.2023 Text Article Webinar: Alternative recommender systems in the DSA [recording] Facebook Files provided yet another confirmation that the company's extremely profitable recommender systems come at a high price paid by vulnerable individuals and our societies. Algorithms optimised for engagement amplify toxic content, such as hate speech or disinformation, and target humans… 23.11.2021 Text