Mass surveillance : what are the risks for the citizens and the opportunities for the European information society? What are the possible mitigation strategies?; Part 2: Technology foresight, options for longer-term security and privacy improvements

The main objective of part two of this study is to provide the European Parliament with policy options, based on technology foresight, with regard to the protection of the European Information Society against mass surveillance from a perspective of technology and organisational foresight. Four scenarios with two to four technology options each were developed in this study, leading to twenty-three policy options. Current risks of data breaches, their impact on European citizens and the European Information Society are outlined in part one of the study, which is also published by STOA. Part two of the study also covers short- and medium-term technology measures and policy options for counteracting mass surveillance and protecting the privacy and security of electronic communication channels. This study is accompanied by an Annex (B), which provides detailed answers to the twenty-one questions arranged in four themes, as drafted in preparatory work by STOA.