Private I, Public Eye is a video making competition for the public launched by the Data Protection Commissioner.
The competition, which is being run in conjunction with Google aims to encourage debate and create awareness of data protection and privacy issues. Winning entries will be posted on YouTube.
In addition to having their creative work viewed by thousands on YouTube, a prize fund of €10,000 has been created with a first prize of €5,000.
A video on the theme Private I, Public Eye must be submitted before the 30 of April to the Data Protection Commissioner’s YouTube channel. Last year’s winning videos can be viewed on the channel.
Commissioner Hawkes said: “My office is delighted to organise this competition in conjunction with Google. Based on the standard of entries received for last year’s competition, we are confident that this year’s entries will assist us in reaching out to people who may not be fully aware of their data protection rights. I am particularly delighted to work closely with Google as a key provider of public access to information, including personal information and also appreciate Google’s commitment in providing the prize fund for this competition.”
Iarla Flynn, public affairs manager, Google said: “At Google we see privacy as a key element of user trust that is central to product design and operation. The best way for people to protect their privacy is to be informed and have real choices. The more you know, the more you are in control of what is available and viewed online about you. We are delighted to work with the Data Protection Commissioner to help promote awareness of privacy and data protection. YouTube is a fantastic channel through which to promote such issues among younger people in particular and this competition provides a great opportunity for amateur film makers to profile their work to a global audience”.
Further details on the competition, judging and rules are available on www.youtube.com/dataprotection
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