Blog

15 June, 2026

Factsheet 09: Useful insights—without exposing individuals

Can data still reveal insights while guaranteeing individual privacy? PRIVIDEMA applies Differential Privacy (DP) to ensure that analytics and AI models provide value — while making it provably hard to identify any individual. Download Factsheet #9 to learn more about PRIVIDEMA`s...
8 June, 2026

Factsheet 08: Learn together—without sharing data

How can organisations collaborate and build smarter models without exposing sensitive data? PRIVIDEMA applies Federated Learning (FL) to enable privacy‑preserving collaboration, where insights are shared — but data always stays local and protected. Download Factsheet #8 to learn more about PRIVIDEMA`s...
3 June, 2026

Factsheet 07: From research to European impact

How do privacy‑enhancing technologies move from research to real‑world adoption at scale? PRIVIDEMA delivers reference architectures, tested solutions, and best practices — enabling organisations across Europe to confidently deploy privacy‑preserving identity and cybersecurity solutions aligned with EU values. Download Factsheet...
3 June, 2026

Factsheet 06: Compute on encrypted data

How can sensitive data be analysed without ever being exposed? PRIVIDEMA leverages Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to enable computations directly on encrypted data — unlocking privacy‑preserving analytics for digital identity and cyber‑threat intelligence. Download Factsheet #6 to learn more about PRIVIDEMA`s...
3 June, 2026

Factsheet 05: Everyday privacy — real‑world use cases

Can privacy‑preserving digital identity work in everyday situations? PRIVIDEMA demonstrates how the EUDI Wallet enables secure, privacy‑first interactions — from roadside checks and airport boarding to online public services. Download Factsheet #5 to learn more about PRIVIDEMA`s contribution, the solution and...
26 May, 2026

PRIVIDEMA Technical Progress Meeting in Villach Marks Transition to Next Project Phase

On 18–19 May 2026, the PRIVIDEMA consortium gathered in Villach, Austria, at the premises of the project coordinator TECHNIKON, for a two-day technical progress meeting. The meeting took place at the beginning of Month 19, marking a key transition point in...
11 May, 2026

Factsheet 04: Privacy‑Preserving Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

Modern cyber attacks cross borders — but sharing raw threat data often raises confidentiality and GDPR concerns. PRIVIDEMA enables organisations to share and analyse cyber‑threat intelligence without exposing raw data, using advanced privacy‑enhancing technologies to strengthen collective cyber resilience across...
4 May, 2026

Factsheet 03: Inside the EUDI Wallet Ecosystem

Europe needs a secure, interoperable way to prove identity and share credentials across borders – without oversharing personal data. PRIVIDEMA strengthens the EUDI Wallet ecosystem with privacy‑enhancing technologies, security requirements, and real‑world testing, enabling consent‑based, privacy‑preserving identity at European scale....
27 April, 2026

Factsheet 02: Biometrics that Protect Privacy

Biometric authentication makes access easier — but biometric data is highly sensitive and irreversible once exposed. PRIVIDEMA demonstrates how encrypted biometric verification can enable high‑assurance authentication for the European Digital Identity Wallet without plaintext processing or central biometric databases. Download...
22 April, 2026

Factsheet 01: PRIVIDEMA at a Glance

How can Europe enable secure digital identity and cyber‑threat intelligence without compromising privacy? PRIVIDEMA shows that strong privacy and robust cybersecurity can coexist – by making advanced privacy‑enhancing technologies usable and trustworthy in real‑world settings. Download Factsheet #1 to learn...
31 March, 2026

PRIVIDEMA at ISO SC 27/WG 2 in Nürnberg: Advancing Global Standards for Fully Homomorphic Encryption

As a partner of the PRIVIDEMA Horizon Europe project, Tune Insight participated in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27/WG 2 plenary and editing sessions held in Nürnberg, Germany, in March 2026. These discussions played a key role in advancing the ISO/IEC...
25 February, 2026

I-SENSE at Florida Atlantic University – Florida, US (20 November 2025)

In November 2025, Sabancı University participated in a guest lecture hosted by I-SENSE at Florida Atlantic University, United States. The lecture, delivered by Erkay Savaş, was titled “RISQryt: Fast, Secure, and Configurable HW/SW Co-Design for Post-Quantum Cryptography.” During the lecture,...
25 February, 2026

The 18th International Information Security and Cryptology Conference (ISC Türkiye 2025) – Ankara, Turkey (22–23 October 2025)

In October 2025, Sabancı University participated in the 18th International Information Security and Cryptology Conference (ISC Türkiye 2025), held in Ankara, Turkey. The conference brought together experts from academia, industry, and public institutions in the field of information security and...
25 February, 2026

6th International Workshop on Lightweight Cryptography for Security & Privacy (LightSEC 2025) – Istanbul, Turkey (1–2 September 2025)

In September 2025, Sabancı University organized the 6th International Workshop on Lightweight Cryptography for Security & Privacy (LightSEC 2025), held in Istanbul, Turkey. The workshop gathered members of the research community working on efficient and secure cryptographic solutions. During the...
25 February, 2026

FEINDEF 2025 – Madrid, Spain (12–14 May 2025)

In May 2025, Sabancı University participated in FEINDEF 2025, Spain’s flagship Defence and Security exhibition, held in Madrid. The event brought together key stakeholders from industry, research, and public institutions in the defence and cybersecurity sectors. Tolun Tosun represented the...
25 February, 2026

RWC 2025 – Sofia, Bulgaria (26–28 March 2025)

In March 2025, Sabancı University participated in RWC 2025 (Real World Crypto Symposium), held in Sofia, Bulgaria. The symposium aims to connect cryptography researchers with developers working on real-world implementations and focuses on practical applications in areas such as internet...
25 February, 2026

4th Annual FHE.org Conference on Fully Homomorphic Encryption – Sofia, Bulgaria (25 March 2025)

In March 2025, Sabancı University, a partner in the PRIVIDEMA project, participated in the 4th Annual FHE.org Conference on Fully Homomorphic Encryption, held in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference brought together leading researchers and practitioners working on privacy-preserving technologies and secure...
25 February, 2026

8th Homomorphic Encryption.org Standards Meeting – Istanbul, Türkiye (23 March 2025)

In March 2025, Sabancı University organized the 8th HomomorphicEncryption.org Standards Meeting, held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The workshop brought together 84 professionals from 17 countries, including representatives from 14 universities across four continents, to advance standardization efforts in Fully Homomorphic Encryption...
25 November, 2025

Talk with Napsu Karmitsa

Check out our interview with Napsu Karmitsa (Docent of Applied Mathematics at Turun yliopisto)! In this interview, Napsu shares her insights on contributing to the PRIVIDEMA project and the role of Turun yliopisto. She highlights the aspects of PRIVIDEMA that...
21 October, 2025

Talk with Salma Samiei

Check out our interview with Salma Samiei (R&D Manager in AI at IDAKTO)! In this interview, Salma shares her insights on contributing to the PRIVIDEMA project and the role of IDAKTO. She highlights the aspects of PRIVIDEMA that she finds...
21 October, 2025

Talk with Özcan Öztürk

Check out our interview with Özcan Öztürk (Sabanci University)! In this interview, Özcan shares his insights on contributing to PRIVIDEMA and the role of SU (Sabanci University) in the project. He highlights the most exciting and impactful aspects of PRIVIDEMA, discusses...
7 October, 2025

PRIVIDEMA Technical Meeting in Lausanne

The PRIVIDEMA consortium met in Lausanne on 6–7 October for the Month 12 Technical Meeting, hosted by Tune Insight. All partners joined for two days of productive discussions, marking one year of strong collaboration and progress. Partners presented the main...
15 July, 2025

Newsletter Issue 01

We’re excited to share the very first edition of the PRIVIDEMA Newsletter! 📰 In this inaugural issue, we highlight the project’s objectives, including key achievements over the past few months. You’ll find an overview of the project launch, our communication...
22 May, 2025

PRIVIDEMA Press Release by UTU

The University of Turku (UTU) has announced the launch of the new EU‑funded project PRIVIDEMA through the press release “A new EU project is developing a European identity wallet and building better security technologies”. PRIVIDEMA aims to introduce stronger, more...
18 March, 2025

PRIVIDEMA Explainer Video

We’re excited to share our new video showcasing the ambition of PRIVIDEMA! 🎥✨ At PRIVIDEMA, we are committed to building a future where privacy-preserving technologies enhance cybersecurity and protect personal data. With the rise of cyber threats targeting individuals and...
4 February, 2025

Talk with Oana Stan

Check out our interview with Oana Stan (Cybersecurity Research Engineer at CEA)! In this interview, Oana shares her insights on contributing to PRIVIDEMA and the role of CEA (Commissariat à l’Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives) in the project. She...
4 February, 2025

Talk with our Technical Lead Mariya Georgieva

Check out our interview with our Technical Lead, Mariya Georgieva from Tune Insight! In this interview, Mariya shares insights into her contributions to PRIVIDEMA, the role of Tune Insight in the project, and the most exciting and impactful aspects of...
29 January, 2025

Kick-Off / Technical Meeting in Paris

The PRIVIDEMA project officially launched with a remote meeting in November, followed by an in-person meeting in Paris on January 21–22, 2025, hosted by our partner iDAKTO. The meeting began with a warm welcome from our coordinator, Technikon, setting the...
10 December, 2024

PRIVIDEMA Objectives Video

We’re excited to share the release of our new video showcasing the main objectives of the PRIVIDEMA Horizon Europe Project! This video highlights our commitment to advancing cybersecurity and privacy in Europe, from fostering professional communities to developing cutting-edge technologies...