Information Policy

Bringing women’s voices into the “Smart City Just City” dialogue

By: Natalie Gill Can urban planners use the technology in “Smart Cities” to create cities that are more just—and safe—for all?

Why Smart Cities Need Smart Policies

The Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly gaining traction

Some predict that by the end of this year, the amount of IoT devices will surpass mobile devices. So it’s unsurprising that this same technology has found its way into city development.

32 million funding boost for Smart Cities research in Tallinn and Helsinki

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and Aalto University, along with Forum Virium Helsinki and the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, have obtained €15 million of funding from the Horizon 2020 programme in addition to €17 million of co-financing from the Government of Estonia for the Finest Twins project.

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On Thursday 28 February in Bucharest, the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission hosted the 3rd Eastern Partnership Ministerial Meeting on the Digital Economy.

Strasbourg, 28 January 2019

On the occasion of Data Protection Day on 28 January, the Committee of the Council of Europe’s data protection treaty “Convention 108” has published Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection.

Eastern Partnership: promoting stronger digital economies for the EU’s six Eastern Partners

On Thursday 28 February in Bucharest, the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission hosted the 3rd Eastern Partnership Ministerial Meeting on the Digital Economy.

Council of Europe issues new guidelines on artificial intelligence and data protection

Strasbourg, 28 January 2019

On the occasion of Data Protection Day on 28 January, the Committee of the Council of Europe’s data protection treaty “Convention 108” has published Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection.