Data protection in the age of AI

By: Alejandro García Suárez – Advisory Office for Communications.

The UCundinamarca commemorated the Institutional Day of Personal Data Protection with the conference “Data Privacy in the Age of AI: Risks, Challenges and Responsibility”, led by MSc. Diego Osorio Reina, an international expert in cybersecurity, ethical hacking and computer forensics, with 25 years of experience in the field.

During his speech, Osorio Reina highlighted that Artificial Intelligence is today a disruptive technology that is transforming the way we live and work.

“After the creation of the internet, AI is the next big event that will change our lives. Its models require millions of data points to train, which creates privacy risks when this data is used without consent,” he explained.

The speaker emphasized the importance of ethics at all levels, from the creators and trainers of AI models to the companies that implement them and the users who employ them daily. He recommended avoiding sharing sensitive data in chatbots and AI platforms unless it is properly anonymized.

“We must be aware that artificial intelligence is already here and will transform our social, labor, political, and legal environment. The key is to use it responsibly to avoid human rights violations,” he added.

The event, held in the Emilio Sierra Baquero Auditorium at the Fusagasugá campus and broadcast virtually, brought together students, Knowledge Managers and administrative staff, who received tools to understand the challenges of the digital age and data protection.

Engineer María del Pilar Delgado Rodríguez, coordinator of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), highlighted that these types of meetings are fundamental to strengthening the culture of data protection at the university.

“We want the university community to understand the importance of ensuring the security and privacy of information in increasingly digital environments,” he said.

Furthermore, he explained that the activity was developed under the Learning Fields methodology, which will allow the knowledge acquired to become input for subsequent consultations through the SGSI microsite.

Delgado Rodríguez emphasized that data protection is no longer just an internal matter. “Today, information transcends borders, so we must guarantee that all data entrusted to the university is handled with security, transparency, and respect,” he stated.

With this experience, UCundinamarca reaffirms its commitment to educate, prevent and raise awareness among its community about the risks of the digital age, promoting an ethical and responsible use of information.

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