Surveillance technologies are rapidly reshaping the landscape of democratic governance, raising urgent questions about privacy, accountability, and civil liberties. In this seminar, we will examine the complex dynamics of tech surveillance applications in Europe and Latin America and their profound implications for democracy.
Our expert panel will explore how tools such as facial recognition and mass data collection can enhance state accountability while also posing significant risks. For instance, we will discuss specific cases where surveillance practices, justified in the name of public safety, have resulted in violations of individual rights and disproportionately affected marginalized communities.
We will also reflect on the varying regulatory frameworks in both regions, identifying successes and areas for improvement. The conversation will focus on how effective legislation can balance security needs with the protection of democratic values, ensuring that surveillance measures do not undermine public trust or exacerbate existing inequalities.
This seminar invites policymakers, academics, human rights advocates, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, governance, and democracy to engage in this dialogue.
Speakers
Gabriela Sued – Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Ronald Sáenz – Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Carlos Saura – Universitat Jaume I de Castelló
Moderated by Lucía Bosoer, Florence School of Transnational Governance (EUI).
Please note that this event will take place in Spanish.
To participate, please register.