In societies perceived to be democratic, we got used to taking our human rights for granted, even though they are under an unprecedented threat. It exists in the ever-growing body of data-driven technologies
and artificial intelligence in the administration of governance. This threat is often unnoticed, let alone questioned. The increasing information a-symmetry seems like a bargain in return for efficiency, security and comfort. But do we really know the price we pay?
Tijmen is an assistant professor of privacy law & chairman of the Platform for Civil Rights.

In societies perceived to be democratic we’ve got used to taking our human rights for granted, even though they are under an unprecedented threat. It exists in the ever-growing body of data-driven technologies and artificial intelligence in the administration of governance. This threat is often unnoticed, let alone questioned. The increasing information asymmetry seems like a bargain in return for efficiency, security and comfort. But do we really know the price we pay? In this talk Tijmen Wisman explains why we need to challenge the naked power exercised through data-driven window dressing by breathing life into our hard-won rights. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx