In this Keynote Speaker interview she covers a wide range of topics and issues, such as her research on FHIR API vulnerabilities, thoughts around Google Firebase, ‘to pay or not to pay’ ransom, and much more. Alissa Knight biography here.

What happened in the Vastaamo case? How did the Vastaamo case look to us from the victims' point of view? How did we help the victims then and how will we help them in the future? What should be considered when helping victims in such a situation? What new developments are being done in Finland for the benefit of the victims?

In this short video I explore why the data of those suffering mental ill-health might be attractive to the criminals and more importantly exploring ways in which the criminals could obtain sensitive personal data without having to hack in to a network or computer. This includes social engineering tricks, fake websites, fake qualifications and ID theft.

Interview Summary: With over two decades of technology experience, Vanessa has played a variety of roles as a security leader and other related roles. In this interview, Vanessa talks about several personal experiences she's handled while being in leadership roles during data breaches and security incident responses (e.g., fight or flight responses; how her response impacted others' responses, and how she valued responses from those around her). She then discusses how, in the future, the sophistication around the manipulation of data might grow significantly and it will be a 'tough environment to figure out what's real and not real' (e.g., phishing voiceprints and real-time deep fakes etc). She also discusses the challenges of implementing the 'model of least privilege' in terms of who should be able to access sensitive information and systems, and when. She concludes by providing some insights into the importance of ethics and how it fits into her work and world views.

Talk Summary: Introducing the Medical XRSI Privacy and Safety Framework. XR represents incredible potential for healthcare innovation. However, major, profit driven corporations have motive and means to take medical and biometric data and sell it, or worse use it to manipulate human beings into driving their profits ever higher. The medical community and stakeholders are invited to come together and ensure no one can prioritize profit over human health, autonomy, privacy and well being. Join us to build our XRSI Privacy Framework and protect Patient Health in this new and exciting era for XR.

Talk Summary: In this presentation, we take a look into the world of hacking. Who are these mysterious hooded individuals and why do they do the things they do? We will cover some of the misconceptions of hacking and we will discuss why we should embrace hacking instead of being afraid of it happening to us.

Data minimisation is the single most important step you can take, to minimise the risks of harm to your customers, caused by the processing of their data. Jon makes the case for privacy by design starting with the creative process of asking why are we storing this data at all.

In this interview, Tham Langford speaks about personal connections from both a cybersecurity perspective and with lived experience of mental health and recovery.

Talk Summary: This talk takes you through an analysis of over 60 digital mental health service providers websites, their use of cookies and trackers and informed consent. It is designed to assist mental health service marketers understand this technology sufficiently to ask the right questions of their web developers. As mental health service providers we recognise that confidentiality is the first order of business with patients/clients - so why do so many insist on immediately sharing the fact a client is interested in their service with social platforms and others whose sole aim in business is to profile people for 'advertising', and as Cambridge Analytica highlighted, influencing people. We really don't need or want those already struggling mentally to become influenced by anyone other than their counsellor or therapist, right? Also see Live Panel Session on “Whistleblowing & Coverups” where Geoff is a Panellists and speaks about these issues.

Embedded in the respective EU legal and policy framework on cybersecurity, this talk is taking the Finnish case of the company Vastaamo as an exemplary case to give an introduction on GDPR requirements and implications concerning a personal data breach. Finally, the new EU cybersecurity strategy is touched upon as a brief look ahead.

Talk Summary: Algorithmic systems are becoming more and more present in decision-making process. Originally implemented to simplify the task of analysis of information, algorithms are progressively replacing humans in decision-making. This can lead to discrimination and social exclusion if the algorithmic outcome is unfair. This talk aims to explain the impact of algorithm systems on human rights (with a focus on social exclusion and discrimination) and how this threat is being addressed in Europe.

Talk Summary: The word "anonymous" is thrown around far too readily when trying to assure patients and clinicians that an online service is safe. This talk introduces you to the internet underpinnings, communication techniques and Big Data methodologies that between them prove that even the use of the word should be banned in the digitized and online mental health sector.  Patients interpret "anonymous" as an absolute safety assurance.  It is not, it is always shades of grey, and the worst usage offenders just use the term in marketing with no real knowledge of what they are talking about to the detriment of their patients and eventually their business.

Talk Summary: In this panel we explore and discuss the changing nature of mental healthcare as a result of novel digital interfaces. These interfaces can mediate relationships that exist between people and their environment (e.g. decision support tools for healthcare professionals, augmented reality systems), but also introduce entirely novel ways of interacting with intelligent software agents and virtual spaces (e.g. virtual reality and voice-based AI chatbots). We will discuss how these interfaces are altering our understanding of mental health and the delivery of mental healthcare, and also give rise to ethical, scientific, and political questions that need to be addressed. For instance, how well do we understand the psychological implications of these novel interfaces? How much control do large technology companies have over the nature of these interfaces and the novel digital spaces they may connect us to? And, does everyone have equal access to the benefits that these technologies bring, or are we creating new means of digital exclusion?

Talk Summary: This talk explores the fact that we are living in a world dominated by data, and yet our behavior, society & general expectations have not evolved to meet the challenges such a world presents. We explore a number of areas where our notions of what is "right" when it comes to data are out of step with reality. We also discuss several examples that demonstrate the harm data can cause harm (intentional or otherwise).

Talk Summary: An Autism diagnosis is a personal choice that can help people to understand themselves. My journey to getting an Autism diagnosis was long and hard with mental breakdowns and COVID-19 getting in the way. This is my story.

Talk Summary: The death and destruction created in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic left the world in grief, isolating it's populace and leaving many without the support system they relied on to push through tough times. As a result, innovations in technology were created to connect those seeking mental health resources to professionals. Additionally, laws governing telehealth were relaxed to accommodate the immense need for safe medical treatment. The pace at which therapeutic solutions have been created, however, has overrun the standards and controls that existed to keep our personal data and private information safe. Consequently, peers, advocates and cyber professionals must come together to ensure that we reboot and protect the mental health system that is currently on the verge of a virtual breakdown.

Talk Summary: Ben discusses a brief history of masks and why the one we wear behind a screen could be the most damaging of them all....

Talk Summary: From mental health apps to virtual reality therapy, technology for mental health support and for the improvement of mental wellbeing is developing at speed. In this presentation, I give an overview of an ongoing project exploring the ethical and social implications of using technologies in mental healthcare.