Cette journée de lancement est organisée par le Centre d’études sur les médias, les technologies et l’internationalisation (CÉMTI, Université Paris 8).
le 6 mars 2025
Bâtiment de recherche Nord
Le projet DATARights, financé par l'ANR, vise à étudier le droit d'accès aux données à caractère personnel et ses usages, notamment - mais pas uniquement - dans le cadre de projets de recherche en SHS visant à ouvrir la boîte noire des algorithmes et des rapports de pouvoir qu'ils instituent. La journée du 6 mars est la journée de lancement du projet. L'après-midi, plusieurs présentations de projets partenaires se succèderont, suivies de la conférence inaugurale de René Mahieu sur les usages collectifs du droit d'accès aux données à caractère personnel. Les présentations seront en anglais.
- 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Presentation of the Adoprivacy report and of ANR Enumine (by Valérie Inès de la Ville, Sophie Jehel and Tanja Petelin)
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Presentation of the tools and projects of Personaldata.io (by Sofia Kypraiou and Jessica Pidoux)
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Presentation of the Fair MusE project (by Daniel Bedoya)
with: René Mahieu (Open Universiteit)
In this lecture, René Mahieu explores the theoretical foundations and practical realities of the collective use of access rights under data protection law. From a due process perspective, developed by Alan Westin access to personal data is fundamental for enabling individuals to understand and contest decision-making processes that affect them. Stefano Rodotà’s power reversal perspective takes this further, emphasizing that the right of access achieves its full potential only when embedded in a system of collective empowerment. These historical theoretical perspectives encapsulate the key role and mode of functioning of the right of access to personal data.
In practice, the right of access serves as a tool for citizens to address the power asymmetries created by information imbalances in the digital age. However, individuals rarely navigate these challenges alone. Drawing on his empirical research, René illustrates how the right of access functions within an "ecology of transparency"—a collaborative network of civil society organizations, media, and academia. This ecology is essential for countering the informational and power disparities of the information society, ensuring greater accountability and transparency in data processing practices.
By positioning the right of access within this broader collective framework, René highlights its pivotal role in fostering a more democratic and equitable digital environment.