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

[Tim Dobson]

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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Tel. +32 2 790 7554
Fax +32 2 790 7585
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