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Do we need to regulate mathematics?

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The logical world of mathematics eludes political thinking. Nevertheless, we must not regard mathematics as a black box when regulating digital…
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Dangerous mathematics or dangerous humans? – Opportunities and risks of an algorithmised world

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The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has potential for discussion. On 23 March 2021, experts from the BFH Centre Digital Society discussed…
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The Importance of a Good Fit Between eID Systems and Country Context

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A comparison of the eID systems in France, Belgium, Poland and Estonia shows the importance of country-specific path dependences and a good fit…
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The role of the E-ID for digital government

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In the strategic visions of the future for the transformation of the administration, digital infrastructures play a central role. A widely used…
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Digital solutions for social work

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In December 2020, Bern University of Applied Sciences hosted Hack4SocialGood, bringing together the social sector and tech sector. The event…
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The unspoken about the E-ID debacle

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After the resounding rejection at the ballot box, people are already thinking about the next E-ID law without any deeper understanding. It would…
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A brief history of E-IDs

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E-ID concepts were neither a matter of course nor did they fall from the sky. They are the result of years of discussion, research, piloting…
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Is the E-ID now the “digital passport”? – A clarification

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A heated discussion arose around the question of what an E-ID is. It cannot be answered in one sentence. For there are legal as well as practical…
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Handling personal data according to the BGEID – Part 2

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On 7 March 2021, a vote will be held on the BGEID, i.e. the Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services. In Part 1, an overview of data…
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