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Discussion Notes on CMSWritten on 12.06.25 by Alexander Ponticello Dear students, I finally got around to put the discussion notes on CMS, you can find them in the materials section, and they can assist you with your group projects. Tomorrow we will meet at the usual location (CISPA main building) at the usual time (1pm ct), see you all there!
Best, Alexander |
Update: Seminar on 18th of July 2025Written on 06.06.25 by Carolyn Guthoff Dear all, unfortunately, the survey results for moving the seminar on July 18th did not offer another date where at least two groups could be present in full. Thus, the date of the seminar will not be changed and will happen at the set time on July 18th. Best, |
Seminar on 18th of July 2025Written on 26.05.25 by Carolyn Guthoff Dear all, for the seminar on July 18th, 2025, it has come to our attention that some of you will attend the cryptography exam on the same day between 4pm and 6pm. To judge whether and how we could reschedule the seminar, please fill in the following survey until tomorrow (Tuesday 27 May 2025… Read more Dear all, for the seminar on July 18th, 2025, it has come to our attention that some of you will attend the cryptography exam on the same day between 4pm and 6pm. To judge whether and how we could reschedule the seminar, please fill in the following survey until tomorrow (Tuesday 27 May 2025 EOB). https://cispa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bDJUYU5BTHK8hE Thank you! |
Seminar on July 4th is moved to 12pm-1:30pmWritten on 26.05.25 by Carolyn Guthoff Dear all, unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to shift one of the upcoming seminar meetings. July 4th 2025 1:15pm-2:45pm → July 4th 2025 12:00pm(sharp)-1:30pm Best, |
More recent newsWritten on 21.05.25 by Alexander Ponticello Hi everyone, there's more things happening in the world right now that are very relevant to the topics we discuss in our seminar, I'm curious what you folks think about the topics of Real-Time Bidding and the Transparency & Consent Framework it during the next discussion on the topic. Once… Read more Hi everyone, there's more things happening in the world right now that are very relevant to the topics we discuss in our seminar, I'm curious what you folks think about the topics of Real-Time Bidding and the Transparency & Consent Framework it during the next discussion on the topic. Once again, big thanks to Sara for letting me know about it!
https://www.iccl.ie/digital-data/eu-ruling-tracking-based-advertising-by-google-microsoft-amazon-x-across-europe-has-no-legal-basis/
See you on Friday, Alexander |
Relevant recent news articleWritten on 13.05.25 by Alexander Ponticello Dear students, I would like to forward you a recent news article which is very relevant to the contents of our latest session. Perhaps we can include it into our discussion when the topic of nation state actors comes back around ;) Thanks a lot to your colleague Sara for pointing it out to… Read more Dear students, I would like to forward you a recent news article which is very relevant to the contents of our latest session. Perhaps we can include it into our discussion when the topic of nation state actors comes back around ;) Thanks a lot to your colleague Sara for pointing it out to me! https://posteo.de/en/news/nso-must-pay-167-million-in-damages-for-spyware-attacks See you all on Friday! Best, Alexander |
Important: Room Change for Friday, May 9thWritten on 06.05.25 by Alexander Ponticello Dear students, due to force majeure, we need to change the room for this week's seminar session (Friday, May 9th). The time will be the usual one, starting at 1pm c.t. If you are presenting during that slot, please make sure to be there a few minutes early, such that you can try the setup with your… Read more Dear students, due to force majeure, we need to change the room for this week's seminar session (Friday, May 9th). The time will be the usual one, starting at 1pm c.t. If you are presenting during that slot, please make sure to be there a few minutes early, such that you can try the setup with your laptop. The new room is E1.7, Room 0.08. See you there, best, Alexander |
Paper Assignment and Presentation SlotsWritten on 28.04.25 by Alexander Ponticello Dear Students, Thank you all for the amazingly smooth kick-off session last! I could see your all motivation and eagerness to dive into deep discussions of this topic. I uploaded your paper assignments to the materials section on CMS. You can also check your assigned slot on the schedule… Read more Dear Students, Thank you all for the amazingly smooth kick-off session last! I could see your all motivation and eagerness to dive into deep discussions of this topic. I uploaded your paper assignments to the materials section on CMS. You can also check your assigned slot on the schedule overview. With the paper assignment, you can furthermore determine your group members for the final group project, i.e., the students with papers in the same main topic. Please make sure to get in touch with them early, best during the next seminar session. See you all next week, best, Alexander |
Preparation for Kick-OffWritten on 18.04.25 (last change on 18.04.25) by Carolyn Guthoff Dear all, welcome to our seminar on "Politics of Security and Privacy". Our Kick-Off is on 25. April 2025 at 1pm c.t. at CISPA C0, room 0.02 (in person only). Additionally, please read all… Read more Dear all, welcome to our seminar on "Politics of Security and Privacy". Our Kick-Off is on 25. April 2025 at 1pm c.t. at CISPA C0, room 0.02 (in person only). Additionally, please read all abstracts of the papers mentioned under 'Papers' below (they are available in the materials section) and mark down for yourselves, which papers you'd be particular interested in presenting. The assignment to topics and papers will happen in the kick-off session. Let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to the seminar :) Best, |