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The digital transition will significantly affect the work, education and social life of all Europeans. Digitalisation impacts public service delivery and, through social media, even affects our democratic processes.This primer is meant to provide the reader with a grounded understanding of the technology and policy relevance of the developments that have been taking place and are expected to shape the debate in the coming years. It also aims to raise some thought-provoking ideas on what needs to be done to help European tech policy establish itself on firm foundations and foster a progressive vision of society.
About the author
Ivana Bartoletti is a leader in the field of privacy, data protection and responsible technology. She is an expert on AI and gender rights at the Council of Europe, and is a Cybersecurity and Privacy Executive Fellow at Virginia Tech. She has extensive experience in shaping privacy policies, strategies and programmes for large organizations undergoing digital transformation, cloud and automation. She received the Privacy Leader of the Year Award in London in 2022. Ivana is also the founder of the influential Women Leading in AI network, and a former chair of the Fabian Society.
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"Ivana Bartoletti is an incredibly knowledgeable author... she points to what has been done and how to move on, showing the progressive path forward and proposing a complementary narrative. This all makes this Primer a must read." Dr. Krzysztof Gawkowski (Deputy Prime Minister of Poland and Minister of Digital Affairs) "The book provides an excellent view of the current digital transformation and the societal tensions related to it. She offers useful avenues of change to build a digital union based on European values." Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (S&D MEP, Vice President EP Delegation for relations with the United States) "A comprehensive exploration of the key features and dilemmas of the digital landscape. This primer tackles complex subjects with remarkable clarity." Brando Benifei ( S&D MEP) "This primer gives an outstanding base knowledge on the matter, ensuring your ability to jump into the highly relevant debate on technology and digital transition... A perfect read for anyone new to politics but also an asset for anyone currently working in politics." Sofie Amalie Stage (YES Secretary General [Young European Socialists]) "Essential reading for those eager to shape digital policy. Bartoletti's primer equips progressives with a clear compass to navigate a world shaped by AI and digital platforms." Dr. Fabian Ferrari (Postdoctoral Researcher at Utrecht University)
