Datafication technologies, counter-power and resistance at the EU borders

Project Security Flows

A workshop on the datafication of the border regime, algorithmic systems of border security, and strategies of counter-power and resistance.

The process of transforming our everyday lives into quantifiable data is also transforming borders and migration governance. Biographical data, fingerprints, facial image and genetic data are extracted from asylum-seekers and stored in information systems to implement border controls as well as asylum and migration policies in the EU. These systems are enhanced with algorithmic optimization systems, also referred as artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making approaches, which are claimed to enable more efficient allocation of human and financial resources. Yet, little is known about how these technologies are designed, how they are acquired, what forms of accountability and oversight are at stake. Moreover, researchers have shown that datafication technologies can intensify discrimination. Statistical errors inherent to many algorithms used at the EU borders can strongly impact on vulnerable subjects on the move, jeopardising human rights and putting their lives at risk. The myth of efficiency also needs to be called into question when calculating costs of the maintenance of these digital infrastructures or the energy consumption and carbon footprint. Therefore, it is imperative to gain a better understanding of datafication technologies and the use of algorithms at the EU borders, and explore counterpower strategies to challenge these developments. For example, what methods have been used to analyse these technologies and their effects? Which other possibilities of resistance against datafied borders can be envisaged? To what extent can forms of litigation and legal activism be strategically mobilised? This workshop will explore the EU’s and UK’s datafied border regime, the current algorithmic systems implemented in the field of border security, and the examples and strategies of counterpower and resistance in the European context. Firstly, we hope that the workshop can help produce a repository of methods for the study of datafication technologies, which can be shared with other actors. Secondly, we hope that exchanges between researchers, investigative journalists, civil society actors can help build better strategies of accountability and resistance. The workshop will take place over two days, 6 July (from 09.45-13.00) and 7 July (13.45-17.00). PROGRAMME:DAY 1: 6th JULY (9:45AM - 1PM) *Please note that all times are in British Summer Time (BST).09:45 – 10:00	WELCOME &amp; INTRODUCTION10:00 – 11:25	PANEL I: Making datafied borders: private technologies, public moneyChair: Lucrezia Canzutti, King’s College LondonAna Valdivia, King’s College LondonEdin Omanovic, Privacy InternationalJavier Sánchez-Monedero, Universidad de Córdoba &amp; Data Justice LabMark Akkerman, Stop WapenhandelMartin Lemberg-Pedersen, University of Copenhagen Discussant: Anna Leander, Graduate Institute Geneva11:25 – 11:35	BREAK	11:35 – 13:00	PANEL II: Researching data flows and the politics of data Chair: Sarah Perret, King’s College LondonChris Jones, StatewatchGiulia Crescini, ASGI Lina Dencik and Philippa Metcalfe, Cardiff University &amp; Data Justice LabSahdya Darr, Open Rights Group Discussant: Claudia Aradau, King’s College London----------DAY 2: 7th JULY (1:45PM - 5PM) *Please note that all times are in British Summer Time (BST).13:45 – 14:00	WELCOME (BACK) &amp; RECAP14:00 – 15:25	PANEL III: Building counter-power, multiplying resistanceChair: Ibtehal Hussain, King’s College LondonFélix Tréguer, Sciences PoJosé Bautista, Fundación porCausaJosé Pérez Lama, Indymedia EstrechoMartina Tazzioli, Goldsmiths College, University of London Discussant: Lucrezia Canzutti, King’s College London15:25 – 15:35	BREAK	15:35 – 17:00	PANEL IV: Connecting: methods, counter-power, accountabilityChair: Ana Valdivia, King’s College LondonAntonella Napolitano, Privacy International Claudia Aradau, King’s College LondonLuisa Izuzquiza, FragDeenStaat &amp; Abolish FrontexSarah Chander, EDRiThis event is organised by the <a href="http://securityflows.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SECURITY FLOWS</a> project, funded by the European Research Council &amp; hosted at King&#x27;s Colllege London.If you have any access requirements or questions, please email ibtehal.m.hussain[at]kcl.ac.uk

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