People first – a public forum on digital rights to mark International Digital Rights Days
To mark International Digital Rights Days, Reykjavík City's Digital Council is hosting a public forum called "People first – digital rights in modern society."
The event will spotlight the importance of digital security, accessibility, and human rights in our rapidly changing digital society.
The event will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Hljóðberg at Hannesarholt.
Experts will discuss how to protect people's rights in digital spaces, how to handle data securely, and why digital accessibility and privacy are essential in public services. The event is open to everyone, and the building is fully accessible. Refreshments will be provided.
The event will also be livestreamed on the event's Facebook page.
Program:
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Opening remarks - Alexandra Briem, chair of the Digital Council
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SkólaBúi - Tindur Óli Jensson, product manager and Brynhildur Arna Jónsdóttir, welfare project manager
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Digital rights of residents, privacy, and accountability within the city's digital services - Hilmar Ingi Jónsson, Data Protection Officer for Reykjavík City
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Break and refreshments
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Digital accessibility - Inga Björk Margrétar Bjarnadóttir, digital accessibility specialist
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Digital human rights - Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir, executive director of Courage International
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Data and artificial intelligence - Inga Rós Gunnarsdóttir, head of office for data and software development