"Irina Shklovski"

Researcher at ITU: Ethics is the path to better technology

Irina Shklovski Research ethics internet of things wearables

11 February, 2020

With a toolbox for newly established tech-companies, researchers at the IT University of Copenhagen seek to help developers design better technologies connected to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Design challenge: How can IoT support alternative ways of co-habiting?

Irina Shklovski Business IT Department Research internet of things design

6 June, 2019

Although more and more people are living together in new ways, many technologies are designed with individuals and traditional use patterns in mind. The research project VIRT-EU is now inviting designers and developers to come up with fresh ideas on how technology can take into account different needs within living spaces.

Are our gadgets spying on us?

Irina Shklovski Business IT Department Research internet of things privacy ethics

14 December, 2018

More and more internet-connected gadgets find their way into our homes. In order to work, these products collect data about us. But where do these data end up, and can we trust that they are handled in a safe and ethical manner? Hear Associate Professor Irina Skhlovski talk about digital surveillance in this video.

IoT developers call for a data ethics revolution

Irina Shklovski Business IT Department Research ethics internet of things Rachel Douglas-Jones

22 June, 2018

Across Europe, IoT developers are calling to end careless data security practices and ethically questionable WiFi-connected products, shows a new analysis by researchers from the IT University of Copenhagen. The researchers are currently developing the ethical guidelines and tools to help developers as they debate existing problems and design future technologies.

What can we learn from the Facebook data scandal?

Irina Shklovski Business IT Department Digital Design Department social media privacy Aske Kammer Brit Ross Winthereik

7 May, 2018

The Cambridge Analytica scandal where data from 87 million Facebook users was abused has raised concerns and debate about the implications of sharing personal data with global tech companies. Here, three ITU researchers reflect on what we can learn from the scandal.

Digital trends for 2018: Data ethics, IT security and self-driving cars

Irina Shklovski Business IT Department Computer Science Department Digital Design Department Rasmus Pagh Kasper Støy Søren Debois Lone Malmborg

22 December, 2017

What’s in store for technology in 2018? We have asked five ITU researchers to share their predictions.

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