Freedom in digital infrastructures. Poster Proceedings

The 9th interdisciplinary annual conference of the Privacy Platform, held on October 17 and 18, 2024, at Villa Elisabeth in Berlin, has become a leading conference on privacy, data protection, and self-determined life in the digital world for the German-speaking research community. It serves as a vital forum for exploring the interplay between digital infrastructures and the safeguarding of individual and collective freedoms. The conference aims to highlight the importance of informed consent in healthcare research, raise awareness about privacy issues through engaging methods, and examine the implications of smart technologies for citizens.
The Privacy Platform connects interdisciplinary scientific projects funded by the BMBF under the initiative "Privacy Platform - Supporting Citizens in Exercising the Fundamental Right to Informa tional Self-Determination." It plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue among academia, civil society, politics, and industry. By generating knowledge on ethical, legal, and social aspects of privacy and data protection, the platform empowers citizens in their digital interactions.
The proceedings include three contributions that address key themes in privacy and data protec tion. These papers explore how technical solutions can enhance consent mechanisms in healthcare, the effectiveness of serious games for privacy awareness, and the societal implications of smart home and smart city technologies. Collectively, they represent an important step toward strength ening individual rights and promoting informed engagement in the digital age.