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Smart Glasses and the Privatisation of Surveillance

All eyes are on smart glasses. These AI-powered devices raise several privacy concerns — from covert surveillance to processing of sensitive data — and have been the subject of much controversy. Join Luisa Maciel Perez as she explores the latest findings about Meta’s AI glasses' impacts on the rights to privacy and data protection. She will also share device design and … [Read more...] about Smart Glasses and the Privatisation of Surveillance

Kids These Days: Social Media and Smartphones

Guest Dr. Will Dobud, senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University (Australia), will explore what happens when policymakers turn children’s well-being into moral currency, dissent is portrayed as irresponsible, and how we can remain evidence-based in our decisions about social media and smartphones. Learn about the research and statistics that have been used to argue in … [Read more...] about Kids These Days: Social Media and Smartphones

23rd Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security, and Trust (PST2026)

The 23rd Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust (PST) provides a premier forum for sharing advances in cybersecurity research and security applications. PST2026 will be held in Ottawa, Canada, and will offer one industry day followed by two days of keynotes and technical presentations focused on Privacy, Security, and Trust, along with a special track … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security, and Trust (PST2026)