If I could suggest one thing to legal scholars interested in the political economy of information production (information as wealth, information as power, etc), it would be to take the time to read the classics! Dan Schiller, Oscar Gandy Jr., J Beninger, etc.

Ever wondered how a QR code works? No, me neither but it's low-key fascinating. (Warning, there is some extremely nerdy shit here.👇 )

Forecast for the Arctic in a weeks' time. A massive heat blob of up to 20C above average sitting at the top of the world.

Today, European Commission is launching the process to adopt 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Adequacy Decision for safe data flows. We positively assessed the US legal framework provided by the Executive Order and AG Regulation as regards the protection of personal data. We can move to the next steps.

🚨 OECD countries today adopted a landmark agreement on common approaches to safeguarding privacy, human rights and freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes. Press release: fal.cn/3uqvR #OECDdigital | @OECDInnovation

During today's Data Privacy Day event in Esch-Belval António Bisson presented the Data Governance Act (DGA). He examined the DGA's main pillars, next steps, and key interactions with the GDPR, with considerations for data protection experts and DPOs. #DataPrivacyDay2023

announcing stable attribution - a tool which lets anyone find the human creators behind a.i generated images. stableattribution.com

Day 2 starts with a lecture by António Biason on the Data Act and it's connections with other EU Regulations #BPHSA2023

Another deal! 👍👍 Tonight’s agreement on the #DataAct is a milestone in reshaping the digital space. Thanks to the swift work of the EP Pilar del Castillo & the 🇸🇪 Council Presidency, we are on the way of a thriving 🇪🇺 data economy that is innovative & open — on our conditions.

The #DataGovernanceAct is now fully applicable! 🇪🇺 This makes the EU: ✔️ The best place to #share and use data safely & securely ✔️ A global standard-setter for data #interoperability ✔️Open & #innovative — on our EU conditions ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Interesting #EU study finding strong #BrusselsEffect in #health, #environment and #safety product requirements. single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/publications/e…

📢We're thrilled to launch our Multilateral Matchmaker! European policymakers can now pinpoint partners aligned with Europe in key policy areas, boosting common interests globally. ✍️ Jana Puglierin Rafael Loss (inactive) @PawelZerka Carla Hobbs Stiftung Mercator 🧵 buff.ly/3SXl7Vp

Meta's neural interface works by electromyography (EMG), which tracks signals from the brain that pass through the wrist

A new expert group at the OECD for policy synergies in AI, data, and privacy - OECD.AI oecd.ai/en/wonk/expert…

We should never take democracy for granted. Use your vote. Or others will decide for you. #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

💾 #Data is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. Open data and high-value datasets are available on different official platforms to make public sector information widely accessible and reusable for everyone. Check out our step-by-step access guide⤵️

🌐 Using the economic potential of data in a secure way. The #DataGovernanceAct facilitates data sharing across sectors & EU countries for the benefit of citizens & businesses. It enables the creation of common 🇪🇺 data spaces in key sectors, like health & mobility. #EUDelivers

Are you ready for the 🇪🇺 #DataAct to become applicable next year? 📊 We've just published the FAQs to help you understand how the new rules will enable fairer & broader data access and use while strengthening the EU’s #DataEconomy. Check them out now ⤵️ #EUDataAct

🆕 New practical guide to the Data Governance Act. Today, we published an in-depth guide to help industry, 🇪🇺 countries & other interested stakeholders, to better implement the Act and unlock the full potential of data. 📃 Check it out ↓ #DataGovernanceAct

António Biason of European Commission now opening the #CECEcongress Technical Forum - focusing on the EU #DataAct “The main shift which the EU Data Act proposes is to drop the closed concept of data ownership and embrace the practice of policies regulating different access rights.”