i4S Projects Selected for Funding by the Ministry of the Interior to Enhance Football Safety
i4S Projects Selected for Funding by the Ministry of the Interior to Enhance Football Safety
January 24th, 2024
Arne Dormaels

The Football Safety Department of the Ministry of the Interior is funding three innovative projects focused on football safety. Two projects from i4S partners and one from the Pro League were selected by an independent jury. The i4S projects concentrate on digital access control and the development of a Football Safety Barometer. Professor Gert Vermeulen will initiate the development of a legal framework for the use of biometric data, aiming to achieve smooth and secure access control in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines. Additionally, the university will provide concrete recommendations for potential amendments to the (Football) Law. Professor Wim Hardyns will lead the development of the Football Safety Barometer. This advanced tool aims to implement an information-driven approach to policies addressing various forms of football-related violence. For more details, read the full article.