SMARTCITY TAIPEI

Purpose:

(1) To assist participants in understanding the potential regulatory concerns when implementing smart city projects and initiatives, particularly regarding the Personal Data Protection Act, which has become a prominent issue in the development of smart cities.

(2) To help participants gain a better understanding of the Personal Data Protection Act and provide explanations regarding its applicability to specific municipal cases, such as the use of facial recognition in education or public-private collaboration scenarios. This will reduce hesitation among public servants when implementing policies or pilot projects, as their understanding of the Personal Data Protection Act may vary.

(3) To use case studies to illustrate the scope of application and data usage behaviors under the Personal Data Protection Act, providing reference points for future policy development within government agencies. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers to clarify any regulatory concerns they may have.

Date: July 13, 107 (Friday) 14:00-16:00

Venue: Taipei City Hall, 2nd floor, N202 conference room

Target Audience: First-level agencies, including Civil Affairs Department, Finance Department, Education Department, Cultural Affairs Department, Industrial Development Bureau, Public Works Department, Transportation Department, Social Welfare Department, Labor Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Health Department, Environmental Protection Department, Urban Development Bureau, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration, Tourism and Travel Bureau, Land Administration Department, Conscription Agency, Sports Department, Information Department, Legal Department, Secretariat, Department of Budget, Department of Personnel, Department of Ethics, Department of Civil Servant Development, Research, Development and Evaluation Commission, Council of Indigenous Peoples, Hakka Affairs Council, Urban Planning Commission, etc.

Course Content:

(1) Understanding the Personal Data Protection Act: Inviting attorney Yang Caiwen, who has long collaborated with the government, to provide an overview of the origins of the Personal Data Protection Act and explain its implications for individuals and public agencies.

(2) Addressing Personal Data Concerns in Implementing Smart Policies and Pilot Projects: The attorney will offer insights into whether the Personal Data Protection Act applies to specific municipal cases, such as the use of facial recognition in educational settings or public-private collaboration scenarios. The implementation of innovative technological solutions in different contexts may also raise regulatory concerns, and the session will explore how to utilize data to drive smart city policies without violating the Personal Data Protection Act.

Speaker Profile: Attorney Yang Caiwen is a senior lawyer at Kuo, Kuang & Partners. He holds a Master's degree in law from the National Taiwan University Institute of National Development. He passed the Taiwanese bar exam in 2011 and specializes in the field of the Personal Data Protection Act.

Expected Outcomes: This educational training event, focusing on the highly discussed Personal Data Protection Act, will attract 31 participants from 20 different agencies. Attorney Yang will start by sharing the fundamental concepts of the Personal Data Protection Act, helping participants establish a basic understanding of data collection and usage. He will then delve into the potential data issues and concerns that the city government may encounter in public services, providing explanations and analysis. Throughout the sharing process, there will be active exchanges of opinions and interactions among colleagues, highlighting their genuine interest and demand for knowledge in this legal topic. The event will successfully facilitate knowledge transfer and dispel any doubts or uncertainties.