Re: [Dfey-nw-discuss] Data Protection Competition: make a video and win a trip to Brussels and other stuff.

[Lucy]

I like that they appear to be assigning CC-BY-SA licenses to the
submitted videos. It's a pity that they don't allow the use of any
open formats though..

See http://eskills.eun.org/web/dprotection/crules

2008/12/19 Tim Dobson <address@hidden>:
> This looks interesting.
>
> I hadn't missed the bit that says sponsored by Microsoft either but I think
> this could be a really amusing opportunity.
>
> Anyone interested?
> I know some people on the list have participated in similar things before...
>
> Tim
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [safetynet] Data Protection Competition: make a video and win a
>   trip to Brussels, plus X-boxes!
> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:51:38 +0100
> From: Alexa Joyce <address@hidden>
>
> Dear all,
>
> I'd like to inform you about a new competition, we'd be glad if you would
> take part or inform others who might be interested! It's a tough deadline,
> but we are looking for very short, simple videos.
>
> All the best, and Merry Christmas,
> Alexa
>
> Data Protection Competition: make a video and win a trip to Brussels, plus
> X-boxes!
>
> European Schoolnet has launched a video competition, targeting young
> people from 15 to 19 years old, to encourage reflection on privacy and
> data protection. Participants are invited to express their thoughts and
> concerns about the use of their personal information in a 30-90 second
> video on the theme "Surf the internet - think Privacy" and to upload it
> before the 15 January 2009. Representatives from winning teams will be
> invited in Brussels to attend the Data Protection Ceremony on 28 January
> 2009 at the European Parliament.
>
> During this two-day trip in the European capital, the winners (two
> students and one teacher from each winning team) will notably have the
> opportunity to meet the Commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security,
> Jacques Barrot, as well as members from the European Parliament, the
> Council of Europe and the European Economic and Social Committee. Among
> the different activities planned, they will attend a conference about
> Young People and Privacy and explore the city of Brussels.
>
> The Data Protection competition invites young people to demonstrate
> creativity and reflection by using their video camera or mobile phones,
> and to express their views about online privacy and the risks generated in
> a 30-90'' film (10 MB maximum). Have a look at the different toolkits
> proposed for teachers and students on the website to find guidance and
> advice on the subject.  All contributions shall be uploaded on the gallery
> (www.dataprotectionday.eu) before 15 January 2009. As entries start coming
> in, you can visit the online competition gallery to rate the uploaded
> entries.
>
> Trips to Brussels to celebrate the Data Protection Day on 28 January 2009,
> and cash prizes will reward the winners, and their videos will be featured
> during this high-level event.  Schools from different European countries are
> also invited to present twin projects and a special prize will reward the
> best ''tandem video''. The Data Protection Competition is organised by
> European Schoolnet ( www.eun.org) with the support of Microsoft.
>
> For further information about the project, please visit our website:
>  www.dataprotectionday.eu
> Contact person:
> Janice Richardson - European Schoolnet
> address@hidden
> +32 2 790 75 77
> +32 484 057 513
>
>
>
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> European Schoolnet - www.eun.org
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> Fax +32 2 790 7585
> Skype: alexasjoyce
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