Smart Cities, Safe Data: Navigating GDPR & Regulatory Frameworks

As urban environments evolve with the integration of AI, drones, CCTV, and mobility data, the need to align smart city innovation with robust privacy standards has never been greater. Smart Cities, Safe Data: Navigating GDPR in Urban Development brings together experts to discuss how cities can harness these powerful technologies while remaining compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Europe is frequently criticized for over legislating and hindering innovation, but we understand that key safeguards are essential. As innovators we want to show that legislation should not be used as an excuse to reject progress. Legislation is an opportunity to build a solid backbone of road digital infrastructure - where cities are in control of their own destinies and can leverage insights to improve quality of life for all citizens.

This webinar will explore practical frameworks for ethical data use in mobility planning, public space monitoring, and urban analytics—ensuring data-driven decision-making respects citizen privacy and public trust.

Topics that will be covered:

1. 📊 Data Sharing in Urban Planning

• Data Sharing Benefits: How sharing improves city planning.

• Why It Matters: Cross-department collaboration.

• Concerns: Current hesitations and risks.

2.🔒 Data Ownership & Compliance

• Risk Reduction: Minimizing data exposure.
• Ownership: Who owns city data and why.
• Legal Basics: GDPR & AI Act essentials.
  
  3. 🤖 AI & Quality Assurance

• R&D & AI Training: Ethical, legal algorithm use.
• Transparency: Clear, accountable AI systems.
  
  4.📝 Contracts, Sovereignty & User Rights

• Contract Terms: Key points with vendors.
• Cloud vs. Local: Compliance differences.
• Data Sovereignty: Where data is processed.

.. And many more relevant points in today's data age.

🏙️ More about Greenroads

Greenroads provides AI video analytics for smart cities. We empower urban planners with the insights they need to take informed decisions when optimising transport networks and urban infrastructure. Our solutions link into the core stages of every urban mobility project - the conversion of traffic data collection into traffic monitoring, traffic control, road safety and parking solutions for smart cities.

More about Greenroads' 'Awareness Series'

The "Awareness Series" is a series of online webinars featuring industry experts discussing the interaction of the city and technology advancements, focusing on sustainability and smart city management efficiency. The topics range from Big Data & Ai to Smart Mobility & Data Privacy.

These sessions are open to all and free to attend, fostering knowledge sharing and community engagement.

🎯Who Is This Event For?

This event is designed for:

• Urban planners and city officials
• IT and data professionals
• Legal advisors and compliance officers
• Policy makers
• Vendors and service providers
• Researchers and academics