iusNet Digitales Recht und Datenrecht is a newsletter hosted by my friend Carolina Souviron and myself, published by Schulthess. It is a monthly opportunity for me and my co-host to highlight what we enjoy most in the legaltech world and share articles from our writers. The January 2021 iusNet starts with interesting new case law from data protection authorities, new and upcoming legislation [...]
In the fight against and management of coronavirus, the goal is to be able to quickly notify people who have potentially been exposed to the virus. Proximity tracing apps help local health authorities in this task. To do this, data must be shared between users, local authorities, and companies while maintaining privacy. This paper explains how proximity tracing apps work in a general [...]
My Ph.D. describes the mechanics of profiling in the digital age and analyses profiling under Swiss and also reflecting European privacy and data protection law. Artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics provide new knowledge about people. The thesis examines the types and methods of profiling and the underlying technologies, such as algorithms, correlations of data, and the data lake concept. It further sets [...]
Data is the new oil in the digital age. To what extent data have a value and can be bought and sold? This article discusses these legal questions using the example of profiling. Full Article click here
The rapid technological progress has enabled companies to access and analyze personal data in unprecedented amounts. This article discusses the impact of big data on data protection principles and legal. Full Article click here
