Amsterdam and Barcelona breaking new ground on data

A groundbreaking technology project offering solutions to people concerned about the control of their personal data has just concluded after three years of pilot projects in Amsterdam and Barcelona.

DECODE, an EU Horizon 2020 project delivered by a consortium of 14 European partners, has developed new technology that allows people to decide who they share their data with, and on what terms.

During the pilots, participants in Amsterdam and Barcelona were given the ability to sign political petitions, share sensor data about noise nuisance and air pollution with their communities and council, and prove their identity via a simple application without having to disclose sensitive informati...