Privacy and data protection associated with the civil and commercial use of drones is of outmost importance for the European Commission.Considering the fast development of these applications, the Commission wants to ensure that privacy and data protection issues are properly addressed and taken into consideration. For that reason the EC has commissioned a study that is being carried out by a consortium led by Trilateral Research & Consulting.
Within the framework of this study a workshop will take place at EUROCONTROL headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on 28 May 2014 (10.00-17.00). This workshop will address the privacy, data protection and ethical risks associated with the civil use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). The purpose of the workshop is to engage in discussion on the future of this industry in Europe and the simultaneous promotion of European innovation and industry, and the protection of European fundamental rights. The event will showcase contributions related to the following key questions:
- What are the potential privacy, data protection and ethical impacts when RPAS are used for civil applications by governments?
- What are the potential privacy, data protection and ethical impacts when RPAS are used for commercial purposes?
- What solutions are already being developed by the RPAS industry to address privacy and data protection?
- What does the RPAS industry need to assist it in addressing these issues?
- How can the RPAS industry be made more aware of public sentiment in relation to RPAS applications?
- How might Data Protection Authorities work with the RPAS sector?
- How might Civil Aviation Authorities assist the RPAS sector in addressing these issues?
The organisers are seeking individuals willing to contribute short presentations to the event, covering any of the questions above. Accepted speakers will be eligible for travel bursaries, if they are travelling from inside the EU.
Persons desiring to give a presentation, are to forward their name, position, organisation and a short (150 word) description of the proposed presentation to Anna Donovan (anna.donovan@
Individuals who simply want to come as attendees are also welcome. The event will be attended by industry representatives, privacy and data protection experts, legal experts, aviation authorities, civil society organisation representatives and data protection authorities. If you would like to join the event, please register using the following web-link: https://adobeformscentral.com/
The event is free, but attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis.