Are you an established expert, conversant with the role that emerging technology plays in how our privacy and information rights are protected?
Do you have expertise in novel applications of technologies that will impact the lives of data subjects now and in the future, such as AI, quantum technologies, behavioural analysis, biometric and health technologies? Do you have knowledge about the responsible deployment of these areas of innovation?
Could you advise the ICO on important and complex challenges which impact individuals and society in an increasingly data-driven world?
Technology is developing fast. At the Information Commissioner’s Office we want to make sure we keep pace with, and anticipate, these developments to understand their impact on privacy and information rights.
The ICO’s Technology Advisory Panel brings together leading industry professionals, academics, civil society experts, and ICO staff to advise the ICO of the impact of technology on privacy and information rights.
Your participation will ensure the Commissioner receives expert advice and strategic insight into a range of emerging technologies issues, and technical matters.
We are currently seeking to appoint three additional members to join our Technology Advisory Panel.
Your background
The ICO is inviting international applications for Panel membership to ensure we have a truly global and diverse representation of perspectives.
You might primarily be an expert in behavioural analysis, social engineering, technology policy, law, or come from an engineering and data science background. We are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds with an expert understanding on the privacy implications of current, new, and emerging technologies.
The role
The Panel meets approximately four times a year. There may be circumstances in which panel members are commissioned to undertake additional pieces of work on behalf of the ICO. Most panel meetings will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, however we do expect to hold an in-person meeting at our London office in April 2024.
The panel is formed of eight members, with five current members already in place. Appointment of Technology Advisory Panel members will be for a two year term with scope for re-appointment.
Successful applicants will be compensated for time spent advising the ICO, whether by attending panel sessions or undertaking commissioned work.
Interested?
Please send to [email protected].
- your CV;
- a covering letter telling us why you wish to be on the panel;
- your areas of specialism;
- what insights you will bring.
Closing Date
Please submit your expression of interest by 23:59, 23 February 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.