S3. Rethinking Big/Tech: Sports Data Governance

How is athlete data shaping the future of sports performance? Are wearables more than just accessories? Join our esteemed guests Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson as they unravel the complexities of athlete data collection, exploring promises of performance enhancements and the intricate web of data management. From promises of performance enhancements to the murky world of data management, we explore the blurred lines between technological advancement and the core fundamentals of elite sports. Are we truly optimizing athletes, or are we caught in a web of data obsession? Alexandra Andhov guides the conversation, raising crucial questions about the informed consent of athletes, the genuine impact of collected data, and the ethical considerations surrounding the ever-expanding realm of sports tech. Join us in this episode, where we navigate through the intersection of technology, data, and athletic excellence. Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson are in discussion in this episode with Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab Director Alexandra Andhov at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law.   A big thanks again to UWA Tech & Policy Lab Directors Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson for their leadership of the Lab’s research program and for making this season possible, and a shoutout to our supporters, Carlsberg Foundation and Independent Research Fund Denmark. #TechLaw #BigTech #RethinkingBigTech #Podcast #SportTech #AthleteData #TechEthics #DataManagement #AthleticPerformance