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Entries by Maël Gassmann

The Verifiable Enforcer: On Creating Just and Transparent Rules for Digital Spaces

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While natural laws are perfectly enforced and human laws attempt fairness through judicial systems, our digital world lacks consistent enforcement mechanisms. Maël Gassmann introduces the concept of a “Verifiable Enforcer,” a digital solution aiming to bring fairness and accountability to virtual environments. By implementing public algorithms and smart contracts, this approach offers resilience against corruption […]

Never consent without a clear purpose: the only one way to save self-determination

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Consent to the use of mobility data means permission for the collection, storage, and use of personal data. The necessity of such consent is a fundamental requirement in the use of data. Why is informed consent crucial to ethical and responsible business and how does it correlate with the purpose of data usage? These are […]

How to balance privacy and informativeness 

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Privacy is a fundamental ethical requirement in data usage. Protecting privacy means safeguarding the rights and freedoms of data subjects. But how to segment data content, retain informativeness, and protect individuals’ personal space? Finding the optimal balance in this matter is the most serious challenge in the use of mobility data.  Privacy is simultaneously a […]

Data ethics: balance between innovations and responsibility

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POSMO, as an ethical data market, prioritizes the protection of rights and freedoms of its data producers. Accordingly, the ethical principles of the company dictate the implementation and use of innovative technological solutions. There are numerous theoretical publications, about the importance and effectiveness of this approach. However, experts note the difficulty in the practical realization […]

Bridging a gap between technical and non-technical: data ethics as a science communication

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Data ethics is one of the most discussed topics around the world. Digital technologies are increasingly influencing our daily lives, and the scale of this impact will only grow. Why are ethical issues so important in the context of technological progress? Usually, the word ‘ethics’ refers to certain rules and norms of behavior, often restricting […]

How does data become powerful? Definition of ethical data market

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With the Posmo project, researchers at BFH are developing a trustworthy data space for mobility. Our Scientists are developing and automating a secure market for mobility data for the Posmo cooperative. The ethical governance model guarantees that the protection of privacy is prioritised over economic interests. In the first part, the team describes among other […]