Derechos fundamentales en la era digital | Eloy Velasco | TEDxUDeustoMadrid

Summary

The video script discusses the prevalence of mobile phone usage, with Spain and Singapore leading in mobile adoption. It highlights a case in Michigan where a man received a 110-year sentence based on mobile geolocation data, sparking a debate on privacy rights. The speaker emphasizes the importance of humanizing technology and calls for the establishment of digital rights such as the right to be forgotten and the right to disconnect. The script urges for a balance between technological advancement and the protection of human rights, advocating for a global consensus on digital rights.

Takeaways

• 📱 Spain and Singapore have one of the highest mobile phone penetration rates, with approximately 92% of the population owning at least one mobile phone.
• 🔒 A person in Michigan was sentenced to 110 years in prison due to data from his mobile phone that geolocated him at the scene of four robberies.
• 📝 The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was invoked in the case, arguing that personal records cannot be obtained without a warrant, but the appeals court ruled that not using a mobile phone is an option to avoid such surveillance.
• 🏅 The top five telecommunications and technology companies in terms of revenue are all North American, indicating a shift from traditional industries like oil and construction to data-centric businesses.
• 📑 People often unknowingly give away personal data through social media and other digital platforms, with the average time spent reading terms and conditions before acceptance being 40 minutes.
• 🤝 A North American gaming company included a clause in its terms and conditions stating players give up their immortal soul, to which 88% of people agreed, highlighting the lack of awareness about what we consent to.
• 🍪 The average webpage has 35 cookies, capturing and monitoring user data without their explicit knowledge or consent.
• 🔮 By 2020, there will be 50 billion devices connected to the internet, greatly increasing the amount of data collected and analyzed, potentially knowing more about us than we know ourselves.
• 👥 Data collection encompasses a wide range of personal information, including hobbies, health, political and religious beliefs, and predictive behaviors.
• 🔒 The speaker advocates for the humanization of technology, emphasizing the importance of privacy, intimacy, identity, dignity, and reputation in the digital age.
• 🌐 The speaker proposes the creation of a group of experts from various fields to establish a universal set of digital rights that protect individuals while allowing technology to advance.

Q & A

What percentage of the population in Spain and Singapore use mobile phones?

Approximately 92 percent of the population in Spain and Singapore use mobile phones, indicating a high level of mobile phone adoption in these countries.

What was the outcome of the case involving Mr. Carpenter in Michigan, USA?

Mr. Carpenter was sentenced to 110 years in prison due to his involvement in four robberies, which were identified through geolocation data from his mobile phone.

What was the argument made by Mr. Carpenter's lawyer regarding the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution?

The lawyer argued that according to the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, personal records cannot be obtained without a warrant from a judge, which was not present in this case.

What was the appellate court's response to Mr. Carpenter's case?

The appellate court responded by stating that no one is forced to have a mobile phone, and if one does not want to be tracked or have their data extracted, they should not use a mobile phone.

What is the average number of cookies per webpage in Europe?

The average number of cookies per webpage in Europe is 35, indicating a high level of data tracking and surveillance on the internet.

How many connected devices are expected to be on the internet by 2020 according to the transcript?

By 2020, there are expected to be 50 billion connected devices on the internet, which is a significant increase from the current number.

What type of data do companies collect when you sign up for a new technology or social network?

Companies collect a wide range of data including personal information such as name, nationality, language, as well as behavioral data, hobbies, health information, and political, religious, and ideological affiliations.

What is the average time it takes to read terms and conditions when joining a social network or mobile service?

The average time it takes to read terms and conditions is about 40 minutes, which is much longer than the 8 seconds it typically takes users to accept them without reading.

What surprising condition was included in the terms and conditions of a North American gaming company's game?

One North American gaming company included a condition in its terms and conditions that players would give up their immortal soul in order to play the game, to which 88 percent of people agreed.

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the use of technology and data collection?

The speaker's main concern is the potential impact of data collection on privacy, intimacy, identity, dignity, and reputation, and the loss of control over personal data.

What solution does the speaker propose to address the issues related to technology and data collection?

The speaker proposes advancing with technology but implementing humanity and respect for individual rights, suggesting the creation of a group of experts to establish a common set of rights that protect individuals in the digital age.