DS4SSCC at MyData Conference
31 May - 1 June, Helsinki, Finland
Personal Data in Smart Cities and Communities. Discover How You Can Get Involved in DS4SSCC
The recent presentation by Sophie Mezsaros, the coordinator of DS4SSCC, at the MyDataConference on 1 June shed light on the importance of personal data management in smart cities and communities. The discussion revolved around Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) and their role in ensuring the protection and efficient utilization of citizens' personal data.
What are MIMs?
MIMs acknowledge the existence of various technical approaches to achieve a common objective. They provide a minimal yet effective framework for these diverse solutions to become interoperable. By establishing consensus on common objectives, required capabilities, and functional and quality requirements, MIMs facilitate the integration of different technical solutions using a standardized format.
The Significance of MIM4 Personal Data Management
MIM4 Personal Data Management aims to offer technical guidance and support to cities and communities in empowering their citizens to have control over their personal data within the local data ecosystem. The goal is to facilitate seamless integration with credible personal data management systems that citizens may choose to utilize, such as upcoming EU-registered personal data intermediary services.
Interoperability Proposal for Personal Data Intermediaries
One notable proposal for interoperability among Personal Data Intermediaries has been agreed upon. This proposal consists of two pillars:
Pillar 1: A single Connector for all Personal Data Intermediaries
Pillar 2: Establishment of a legal framework governance
To learn more about this proposal, refer to the paper titled "Towards Interoperable Personal Data Management within Smart Cities: Minimum Interoperability Mechanism 4" available at https://mims.oascities.org/mims/oasc-mim4-trust/references.
Join the MIM4 Working Group
To advance the development of minimal yet effective interoperability between different technical solutions for managing personal data, interested individuals are encouraged to join the MIM4 Working Group. Collaborating in this working group will contribute to the establishment of connectors and pivotal points of interoperability to bridge different approaches seamlessly. You can reach out to Michael (michael@oascities.org) or Sophie (sophie@oascities.org) to get involved.
Exploring a Whole System Approach
The Smart Cities MarketPlace initiative, "Citizen's Control of Personal Data," released the book "Personal Data – Smart Cities" in November 2022. This comprehensive resource shares valuable insights and lessons learned since the initiative's inception in 2021. It covers various topics to help different stakeholders, including lawyers, financial experts, service providers, governance specialists, policy makers, and ICT managers, understand the landscape of personal data in smart cities.
Interested in developing minimal interoperability or implementing a Whole System (BLOFT) approach to personal data management in your city? Join us in formulating a proposal to enhance these practices and foster an inclusive and secure environment for personal data management.
