Privacy, Security and Trust: The Challenges for Democracies
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Israel
Democratic societies under threat rely on intelligence and law enforcement agencies to maintain security and protect their borders. At the same time, they must incorporate policies, processes and tools to ensure respect for privacy and civil liberties. Big data collection and analytics capabilities unlock tremendous economic and societal value. But as they use citizens’ and consumers’ information, governments and businesses must maintain individuals’ privacy rights and ensure information is accurate, timely and secure.
The workshop will explore the fragile balance between national security and individual rights in an environment where technological breakthroughs can be put to good or malevolent ends. It will consider the role of private sector companies in protecting private and public infrastructure while respecting privacy and civil liberties. It will address the role of government in protecting critical infrastructure and valuable technologies while respecting individual rights.