Ethical and Societal Implications of Security Technologies in Border Management – Online workshop

The webinar will explore the ethical and societal implications of security technologies within the border management domain. This collaborative event, co-organized by four EC-funded projects: I-SEAMORE , BAG-INTEL, ODYSSEUS, and FLEXI-Cross, will bring together top experts who will highlight the latest developments and challenges in aligning security technologies with legal, societal, and ethical standards. The keynotes will cover legal frameworks like the AI Act, ethical dilemmas, such as privacy and discrimination, and technological strategies for embedding values like fairness and transparency into technologies used in border management. The practical challenges in implementing these principles will also be discussed. The workshop will provide a valuable opportunity for the consortia members of the organizing projects, including ethics and legal experts, civil society organizations, security agencies, and technology providers to exchange know-how and collaborate on actionable next steps.

BAG-INTEL will be represented by Henrik Larsen of Legind Technologies (Denmark) and Javier Valls-Prieto of the University of Granada (Spain).

Agenda

10:00 | Opening and welcome remarks

10:10 | Unpacking the AI Act: Insights from the ODYSSEUS project on research impact, challenges, and concerns by Marina Andeva (Institute of International Sociology of Gorizia)

10:25 | BAG-INTEL: Navigating ethical challenges in AI-powered baggage screening: BAG-INTEL’s approach by Javier Valls-Prieto (University of Granada) and Henrik Larsen (Legind Technologies)

10:40 | Towards assessing risks of the FLEXI-cross toolkit by Ioana Cristina Cotoi (Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SPA)

10:55 | Navigating public trust and ethical boundaries in EU maritime border and security technologies: the I-SEAMORE approach to citizen engagement by Lorenzo De Sabbata (Institute of International Sociology of Gorizia)

11:10 | Breakout sessions – interactive discussions

Participants will split into three breakout rooms to discuss specific topics brought forward by the presenters.

1. Room 1: Legal and regulatory frameworks for ethical border technologies: How do legal frameworks affect border security technologies and how can we ensure compliance with ethical standards?
2. Room 2: Addressing societal challenges and ethical dilemmas: Discussion on privacy, bias, and human rights concerns, and involving communities in technology development.
3. Room 3: Operationalising ethical and societal principles in border management technologies: How can ethical principles be integrated into border operations – discussion on practical solutions.

12:20 | Closing remarks and next steps

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