RightsCon Tunis 2019

This session will bring together panelists from different background to discuss the data stewardship models that we are beginning to see develop around the world. Sensors and the Internet of Things are amassing data about citizens, their whereabouts and behaviour in the name of making the functionality of these spaces more efficient and benefit the public good. Due largely to uncharted relationship between governments and the private sector as it relates to data collection, use and control of data, policymakers have been grappling with creating and adopting data stewardship models to allow for innovation while addressing public concerns. “Data Trusts” have become the catchphrase for some of these stewardship mechanisms that can be administered by the government, private sector, the public or a combination of different actors. They may be industry specific or broad enough to include various kinds of data. What are the various data trust models? What can we learn about the benefits/challenges that exist in creating each of these mechanisms? The discussion will elicit thought provoking issues related to how data can be collected, used, controlled – and in some cases even monetized. It will also explore the relationship between government, private sector, users and data subjects.