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Compliance by Design: Reflections from the Surveillance Studies Network Conference 2026

29 July 2026 · Mattéo Bard · #DATAGOV #SSN2026 #PlanetarySurveillance #Interoperability #Biometrics #DataGovernance #GovernancebyDataInfrastructure From 9 to 12 June, the Université Catholique de Lille hosted the 11th biennial Surveillance Studies Network conference under the theme “Planetary Surveillance.” Under said theme, presenters went beyond one context or technology, and instead exploring the many facets of surveillance, […]

No Opting Out? Reflections from the Digital Welfare State Workshop

10 March 2026 · Carina R. Nasser, Mattéo Bard, Sruthi Vanguri · #DigitalCitizenship #DigitalWelfareState #DigitalRights #DigitalPublicInfrastructures On February 12 and 13, we had the opportunity to present our work at the “Understanding and Reimagining the Digital Welfare State” workshop at Oslo Metropolitan University. Over two days, scholars examined how welfare systems are increasingly shaped by

A Europe That Does not Blink: Interoperability and the Automation of Suspicion

18 February 2026 · Mattéo Bard · #EU #Interoperability #Surveillance #Automation When people joke about mass surveillance, they usually think of NSA intelligence officers listening in on your phone calls. But that image is outdated. Today’s surveillance system do not need to spy on suspects individually. It records everyone, all the time. It passively collects

Dissecting Digital ID(ea)s

What Digital Identity Systems Tell Us About Power, Governance, and Everyday Life Digital identity systems are quietly becoming the backbone of contemporary governance. From logging into public services to accessing welfare and healthcare services, digital IDs increasingly shape who gets access to what. Despite their growing importance, these systems are often framed as neutral technical