<div dir="ltr"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;vertical-align:top;width:296px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:14.7969px;padding-right:14.7969px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;width:266.406px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;max-width:1280px"><div id="m_6786121381664477430m_7985076032552190578gmail-h.161dbdc70b652cda_3" style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;vertical-align:top;width:266.406px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;width:266.406px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;width:266.406px;padding:8px"><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;outline:none;line-height:1.6;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:right"><br></p><div style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none">Hi All </span></div><div style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none">The 6th North American School of Internet Governance is planned  as  a  pre- ICANN 79( San Juan, PR) on Wed Feb 27-29, 2024 event</span></div><div style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none">We are looking for anyone qualified to join a panel in person or remote on Digital Rights</span></div><div style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none">Here is the description of the panel </span></div><div style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><br></span></div><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;vertical-align:top;width:690.656px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:14.7969px;padding-right:14.7969px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;width:661.062px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;max-width:1280px"><div id="m_6786121381664477430m_7985076032552190578gmail-h.161dbdc70b652cda_6" style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;vertical-align:top;width:661.062px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;width:661.062px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;width:661.062px;padding:8px"><h3 id="m_6786121381664477430m_7985076032552190578gmail-h.bynds9p1sbrt_l" dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:18pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:0px;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3;padding-top:0px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;max-width:100%"><span style="font-size:17pt;box-sizing:border-box;vertical-align:baseline">Panel discussion: Data Privacy and User Trust</span></div></h3><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:13pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:0pt 0px;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.656;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;padding:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans",Arial;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-weight:700">Description: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:13pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:14pt 0px;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.44;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;padding:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Experts from various fields will explore the challenges and implications surrounding the privacy of personal data in today's digital age. This engaging conversation aims to shed light on the importance of safeguarding user privacy and fostering trust in the online ecosystem.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:13pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:14pt 0px;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.44;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;padding:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">In an era where personal data is increasingly collected, stored, and analyzed by companies, governments, and other entities, concerns about data privacy have become paramount. This panel discussion will delve into the ethical, legal, and technological aspects of data privacy, as well as the impact on user trust.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:13pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:14pt 0px;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.44;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;padding:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Distinguished panelists, including privacy advocates, legal experts, cybersecurity specialists, and industry leaders, will share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on key topics such as:</span></p><ol style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;margin:6px 0px 0px"><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:0px 0px 0px 15pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-family:"Open Sans";line-height:0;padding-top:0px"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0pt 0px 0pt 0pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.38;padding:0pt;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;text-indent:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans",Arial;font-weight:700">Balancing data-driven innovation and privacy rights</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">: Exploring the delicate balance between utilizing personal data to drive innovation while respecting individual privacy rights.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:6px 0px 0px 15pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-family:"Open Sans";line-height:0"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0pt 0px 0pt 0pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.38;padding:0pt;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;text-indent:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans",Arial;font-weight:700">Legal and regulatory frameworks</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">: Examining existing and emerging privacy laws, regulations, and standards that aim to protect user data, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:6px 0px 0px 15pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-family:"Open Sans";line-height:0"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0pt 0px 0pt 0pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.38;padding:0pt;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;text-indent:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans",Arial;font-weight:700">Building user trust in the digital age</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">: Discuss strategies and best practices for organizations to establish and maintain user trust, including transparent data handling practices, user consent, and data breach response.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:6px 0px 0px 15pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-family:"Open Sans";line-height:0"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0pt 0px 0pt 0pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.38;padding:0pt;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;text-indent:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans",Arial;font-weight:700">Privacy-enhancing technologies</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">: Exploring advancements in privacy-enhancing technologies, such as differential privacy, homomorphic encryption, and decentralized identity systems, and their potential to protect user privacy without compromising data utility.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:6px 0px 0px 15pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-family:"Open Sans";line-height:0;padding-bottom:0px"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0pt 0px 0pt 0pt;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:13pt;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.38;padding:0pt;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;text-indent:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans",Arial;font-weight:700">Social and ethical implications</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">: Addressing the broader social and ethical implications of data privacy, including algorithmic biases, data discrimination, and the potential for surveillance.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:13pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:14pt 0px;outline:none;text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:1.44;background-color:transparent;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;padding:0pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)">This panel discussion aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of data privacy challenges and their impact on user trust. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the panelists during a Q&A session, allowing for a dynamic and insightful exploration of the complex issues at hand.</span></p><div style=""><font face="Open Sans, Arial"><span style="font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><b><br></b></span></font></div><div style=""><font face="Open Sans, Arial"><span style="font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><b>If anyone is interested please contact myself or Alfredo Calderon to learn more on the logistics etc</b></span></font></div><div style=""><font face="Open Sans, Arial"><span style="font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><b><br></b></span></font></div><div style=""><font face="Open Sans, Arial"><span style="font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><b>Thanks</b></span></font></div><div style=""><font face="Open Sans, Arial"><span style="font-size:17.3333px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><b><br></b></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Glenn McKnight, MA </div><div>Virtual School of Internet Governance </div>Chief Information Officer<div><a href="http://www.virtualsig.org" target="_blank">www.virtualsig.org</a> </div><div><b>YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION </b></div><div><b>Mobile  437-237-4655</b></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>