Europe Votes 2019: How to unmask and fight online manipulation

In light of the upcoming European Parliament elections, and numerous other national elections scheduled for 2019, the EDPS is facilitating a conversation between data protection authorities, electoral regulators, audio-visual regulators, media & platforms in the fight against online manipulation of personal data in elections.

CDT’s Senior Technologist Maurice Turner will be speaking on a panel. Details below:

February 11, 2019  //  15:45 – 17:00 Opportunities for cooperation

Strengthening data protection is essential but combatting online manipulation and preserving the integrity of democracy requires concerted effort between all stakeholders, accountability and new networks of cooperation.

1. Natalija Bitiukova, Civil Liberties for Europe
2. Marie-Hélène Boulanger, DG Justice, European Commission
3. Maurice Turner, Center for Democracy and Technology
4. (tbc) Maria Luisa Stasi, Article 19

The event will be live streamed.