2021 has been a productive year for MyData Global, and a significant one for the wider personal data world. The Facebook Files helped raise the issue of personal data and ethics to the general public, and the EU’s Data Governance Act has helped put into practice many of the changes MyData Global has been advocating […]
MyData Netherlands meeting: MyData community looks outward and to the future
After two years of travel restrictions, the MyData community met in person for talks and discussions in plenary, workshops and in smaller groups. Despite last minute COVID-19 related restrictions, over 50 people attended in-person and over 150 watched and participated online. Highlights include the keynote from Amsterdam’s chief technology officer, Ger Baron and the awarding […]
Event: Data Spaces Launchpad
Date and time 10 December 2021 from 9.30 to 11 AM CET. Check the Data Spaces page for the resource library and the materials from the event. The recording is available under this link (YouTube). About On 10 December, MyData Global and 1001 Lakes organised a joint webinar to find out more about data space-related […]
Companies and cities: Taking steps towards smarter cities with the MyData approach
Finnish companies are eager to unlock the full potential of data to create better smart city services. With support from MyData Global via the Human-Centric Companies and Cities (H3C) project, Finnish companies are building up capacities for human-centric service design, participating in data sharing ecosystems, and strengthening their ethical business practices. As Joose Väinölä from […]
MyData, my climate, and my carbon
With COP26 taking place this week, governments, companies, and individuals are discussing how we can all reduce our carbon emissions. The task is monumental, and technology has an important role to play – both in reducing its own carbon footprint and in helping the wider world track and reduce their emissions. Keeping to 1.5 degrees will […]
Event: MYDATA OPERATOR AWARDS 2021
The MyData Operator Award recognises personal data companies that have shown leadership by providing human-centric solutions that empower individuals to manage their personal data. The MyData Operator Awards 2021 will be handed out at MyData in the Netherlands on 17 November. 16.30: Welcome address by MyData Global Chair, Antti “Jogi” Poikola 16.45: Keynote presentation (TBC) […]