Digital Sovereignty - The EU in a Contest for Influence and Leadership Commentary The concept of ‘digital sovereignty’ has become more prevalent over the last few years, although its meaning remains diffuse. Between Chinese techno-authoritarianism and the U.S. model of surveillance capitalism, Europe is heading towards a third way. By Zora Siebert
In South Korea, pandemic data transparency comes at a high cost Commentary Efforts to follow social distancing and mask-wearing rules have been crucial to South Korea’s success in containing the Covid-19 pandemic, but experts worry that other measures—such as sharing data from confirmed cases—have stigmatised and harmed marginalised communities. By Dahye Yim and Christoph Mayer
It's time for a transatlantic digital agenda Commentary The pandemic-driven boost of digital innovation holds opportunities, but it needs a sound political framework. From countering disinformation to preventing algorithmic discrimination, the U.S. and the EU need to work together to set the rules for our digital economies and societies. By Felix Reda
How not to use tech in a pandemic - lessons from the UK Commentary From legal challenges to delays, leaks and policy reversals, the UK has stumbled in its tech response to the pandemic. A full assessment of what happened will take time, but the record thus far already offers lessons for the future. By Frederike Kaltheuner
Surveillance: Feminist Perspectives Urgently Required Dossier A collection of articles which show different aspects of gender questions in a world of data collection and digital surveillance.
In race for 5G, European companies hope to profit from security doubts over Chinese giant Huawei Transatlantic Media Fellowship As the Trump administration puts pressure on Chinese telecom giant Huawei to block its dominance in developing future 5G networks, small European competitors are pitching themselves as more secure alternatives By Jenna McLaughlin
How GDPR Is Driving the US Privacy Legislation Debate Article While US companies might dominate the tech industry, the European Union is leading the way on digital rights. By regulating a key part of the global market, the EU has put data protection on the agenda around the world. In the United States, reeling from the realisation that the control of data affords Big Tech enormous economic and political power, politicians from both sides are now calling for reform. By Sabine Muscat
Breathing room for freedom: How to benefit from digitalization rather than fear it Article The EU General Data Protection Regulation was not only a victory for citizens concerned about their rights, but also a Green political success. By Dr. Ellen Ueberschär