Profiling through predictive data mining has already found its way onto the security agenda of th... more Profiling through predictive data mining has already found its way onto the security agenda of the European Union (EU). This technique, designed to allow for the automatic flagging of individuals allegedly deserving 'further attention', is increasingly being developed, supported, and even implemented (typically, in the name of counterterrorism) -but with extremely limited publicity. The debate on the risks to fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals posed by profiling has been sidelined, with worrying implications. This paper summarises a number of key points that are relevant for a much-needed discussion of the challenges ahead.
The proliferation of large-scale databases containing personal information, and the multiple uses... more The proliferation of large-scale databases containing personal information, and the multiple uses to which they can be put can be highly problematic from the perspective of fundamental rights and freedoms. This paper discusses two landmark decisions that illustrate some of the risks linked to these developments and point to a better framing of such practices: the Heinz Huber v. Germany judgement, from the European Court of Justice, and the S. and Marper v. United Kingdom ruling, from the European Court of Human Rights. The paper synthesises the lessons to be learnt from such decisions. Additionally, it questions the impact of the logic of pure prevention that is being combined with other rationales in the design and management of databases.
Profiling through predictive data mining has already found its way onto the security agenda of th... more Profiling through predictive data mining has already found its way onto the security agenda of the European Union (EU). This technique, designed to allow for the automatic flagging of individuals allegedly deserving 'further attention', is increasingly being developed, supported, and even implemented (typically, in the name of counterterrorism) -but with extremely limited publicity. The debate on the risks to fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals posed by profiling has been sidelined, with worrying implications. This paper summarises a number of key points that are relevant for a much-needed discussion of the challenges ahead.
The proliferation of large-scale databases containing personal information, and the multiple uses... more The proliferation of large-scale databases containing personal information, and the multiple uses to which they can be put can be highly problematic from the perspective of fundamental rights and freedoms. This paper discusses two landmark decisions that illustrate some of the risks linked to these developments and point to a better framing of such practices: the Heinz Huber v. Germany judgement, from the European Court of Justice, and the S. and Marper v. United Kingdom ruling, from the European Court of Human Rights. The paper synthesises the lessons to be learnt from such decisions. Additionally, it questions the impact of the logic of pure prevention that is being combined with other rationales in the design and management of databases.
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