With so much attention being given to data security, should we just carry on as normal or do we become paranoid?

The second in our series of Digital Research Conversations, we will look at data security from the varied angles of our provocative and engaging speakers, leading to a stimulating conversation.

What to expect

The Digital Research Conversations (DRC) will feature short talks from University of Birmingham researchers. The event will start with pizza for everybody who joins us 12:00-12:30 and we will hold a panel Q & A session after the talks (see our blog post for a summary of the 1st DRC).

Jeremy Kidwell, previously a Network security manager and now a lecturer in Theological Ethics, will propose the use of security in the overzealous world.

Ian Batten is part of the Security and Privacy Group in Computer Science, where he currently lectures on ‘where computer security and networks meet’.

David W. Evans is a clinician and expert in musculoskeletal pain based in Sports Science. Being involved in collecting patient data, David is concerned about the new Data Protection laws (GDPR) starting in May and how it is going to affect researchers.

We will also be joined by Alberto Guglielmi for the panel session. As Project Officer for GDPR within Legal Services, he will be able to answer questions regarding data protection.

As this is the 2nd in a series, we will be looking for topics and speakers for future sessions. We welcome talks and input from early career researchers as well as from more experienced academics or staff from Professional Services who support researchers.

How to take part

Please register if you would like to attend the event as we are limited on space and pizza! All UoB researchers welcome (including postgraduates) and support staff.

We will be using the hashtag #UoBDigRes