Finnish companies are eager to unlock the full potential of data to create better smart city services. With support from MyData Global via the Human-Centric Companies and Cities (H3C) project, Finnish companies are building up capacities for human-centric service design, participating in data sharing ecosystems, and strengthening their ethical business practices. As Joose Väinölä from... Read More
With COP26 taking place this week, governments, companies, and individuals are discussing how we can all reduce our carbon emissions. The task is monumental, and technology has an important role to play – both in reducing its own carbon footprint and in helping the wider world track and reduce their emissions. Keeping to 1.5 degrees will... Read More
The MyData Operator Award recognises personal data companies that have shown leadership by providing human-centric solutions that empower individuals to manage their personal data. The MyData Operator Awards 2021 will be handed out at MyData in the Netherlands on 17 November. 16.30: Welcome address by MyData Global Chair, Antti “Jogi” Poikola 16.45: Keynote presentation (TBC)... Read More
The European Union (EU) is a global regulatory powerhouse in the data rights space, with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) being the most well known example. The upcoming Data Governance Act may be the next globally influential, data-related regulation benefiting citizens at home and abroad. In this blog, MyData Chair, Antti “Jogi” Poikola explains... Read More
MyData Global supports the 30 hubs based around the world to implement the MyData Declaration. In turn, hubs help grow the global MyData movement by hosting events and carrying out activities, such as lobbying governments and companies to be more ethical in their approach to personal data management. This update focuses on MyData Japan efforts... Read More