In today’s data-driven world, the collection and use of vast amounts of personal information have become the norm, bringing with them complex challenges related to privacy and ethical data handling. Join Ramon Abraham Sarmientoa as he delves into the pressing issue of disclosure risks within the contemporary big data landscape, focusing particularly on the growing use of “dark patterns” — deceptive user interface designs that manipulate individuals into making choices that compromise their privacy and personal data security.
Ramon will explore how dark patterns function, often subtly nudging or coercing users into consenting to data collection practices that they might otherwise avoid if fully informed. This manipulation raises profound ethical concerns about user autonomy and consent, as well as legal questions about the adequacy of existing data protection frameworks. As big data analytics become more sophisticated and pervasive, traditional privacy safeguards and disclosure mechanisms risk becoming insufficient or outdated, leaving individuals vulnerable to unintended data exposure.
Ramon will also consider the broader societal implications of these disclosure risks, examining how they affect public trust, data governance, and the social contract between data collectors and individuals. Through a careful analysis of case studies and current legal standards, we will highlight the tensions between the need for high-quality, precise data in research and business, and the imperative to protect individual confidentiality and privacy rights.
Attendees will gain insights into the evolving ethical landscape surrounding data privacy and the practical challenges of regulating and mitigating the risks posed by dark patterns. This session aims to equip professionals, researchers, policymakers, and privacy advocates with a clearer understanding of these dilemmas and foster discussion on developing more robust protections in the era of big data.
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Speakers
Ramon Abraham Aquino Sarmiento
Ramon “Mon” Abraham Aquino Sarmiento, is a government lawyer with over 15 years of experience in data governance, data privacy, ethics, and policy development. He currently serves as Deputy Director at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, where he also acts as the Data Protection Officer and Big Data Steward for the Monetary and Economics Sector.
Mon is internationally certified as a Certified Information Privacy Manager and Certified Information Privacy Professional–Europe by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and he holds compliance and anti-money laundering certifications from the International Compliance Association. He is also a Certified Data Ethics Professional and Facilitator with the Open Data Institute.
In addition to his work at the BSP, he is a lecturer at the University of the Philippines Law Center, where he lectures on the legal implications of big data and artificial intelligence, as well as financial inclusion and AI-related risks.
He has contributed significantly to scholarship in these areas, including a paper on disclosure risks in the age of dark patterns presented at the National Bureau of Economic Research, as well as publications on central bank digital currencies and the regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrency in the Philippines.
Dr Kay Achenbach, Data Trainer at the ODI
Kay is a Data Trainer on the ODI's Learning Team. With a PhD in geology, Kay has extensive experience collecting, cleaning and analysing geospatial data, and she worked for 3 years as a postdoctoral researcher in geophysics and Durham University.
Prior to joining the ODI, she worked for over a decade teaching physics and geology in secondary schools and sixth form, where she developed a strong interest in the use of data in the education sector.
A data enthusiast, Kay now supports the ODI's delivery of programmes to enable professionals to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to use data more effectively.
About the event
The event will be held on Zoom, and a Zoom link will be emailed to all participants.
This event is made possible by the generous support of ODI members.