dmiloshevic, Author at Internet Society UK

The Revised IPA 2016 Consultation Response

dmiloshevic / July 31, 2023

The UK government conducted a consultation on the Revised Investigatory Powers Act 2016 notices regime, which ran from June 5 until 31 July 2023.

The Internet Society and the Internet Society UK England Chapter are concerned by the proposed revisions to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, because of the intrusive nature of new powers they would establish, and their impact on the digital economy, online trust, and fundamental rights. We maintain that the Investigatory Powers Act cannot be effectively evaluated in isolation from the Online Safety Bill, given that the latter also creates new obligations relating to the design, governance, and security of communication services.… Read more ...

Blog, Training

Chapter member Ben shares his perspective on the benefits of the ISOC Fundamentals training program to his local community

dmiloshevic / June 30, 2021

A member of the UK Chapter attended the ISOC Fundamentals training program on encryption. Here, he shares his experience and perspective on benefits of the ISOC fundamentals training program to the local community:

During April, I attended the Internet Society’s programme of ISOC Fundamentals webinars. Each touched on a different ongoing ISOC project, from establishing international traffic routing norms to educating users on the value of strong encryption. Inspired by this latter project, I set about organising a series of events for my local community.… Read more ...

News

On the Importance of Internet governance

dmiloshevic / May 20, 2020

Here is the blog post from one of our chapter chosen candidates, who attended the Internet Society (ISOC) 2020 online training, “Shaping the Internet”. Dr Leoni M. Tanzer writes what she has learnt and shares her thoughts bellow and here.

On the Importance of Internet Governance

Dr Leonie Maria Tanczer, Lecturer at UCL STEaPP, reflects on her experience having participated in Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders (NGL) e-Learning programme and makes a case for why the governance of the Internet should matter to all of us.… Read more ...

News

The UK IGF 2020 call for proposals is open

dmiloshevic / March 20, 2020

The date for the UK IGF 2020 meeting has been set for Sept 14th. The call for the issues is still open. As of today, it’s hard to predict the nature of the meeting itself, if it would be in person or a virtual one. Either way, please consider making your proposal for topics and speakers heard. Our chapter leadership team participates in the work of the UK IGF steering committee and we invite you to participate in the shaping of the event by sending your suggestions, concerns, ideas for the topics by filling in this form.… Read more ...

ISOC News

Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It
Trust in the Internet is crucial, but it has fluctuated. Let’s dive into Internet trust, what makes a trustworthy Internet, and why people should care. The post Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It appeared first on Internet Society.
The Open Fibre Data Standard
The Open Fibre Data Standard (OFDS) is an open data, open standards initiative supported by the Internet Society. The post The Open Fibre Data Standard appeared first on Internet Society.
Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development
The Burkina Faso Internet Exchange (BFIX) is helping to keep Internet traffic local and build the country's Internet resilience. The post Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development appeared first on Internet Society.
Article 19 of the Marco Civil – Guarantee or Threat to the Future of the Brazilian Internet?
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 6 April 2025 in JOTA Jornalismo. It has been translated from Portuguese below. The regulation of digital platforms has become one of Brazil’s most pressing issues, encompassing topics from fake news to political debates. While regulation has been at the center of public debate for years, it The post Article 19 of the Marco Civil – Guarantee or Threat to the Future of the Brazilian Internet? appeared first on Internet Society.
Community Snapshot—March
Here's a look at everything the Internet Society chapters accomplished in the month of March 2025. The post Community Snapshot—March appeared first on Internet Society.
All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It
Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange traffic directly, reducing reliance on intermediaries. This improves performance, lowers costs, and increases network resilience. The post All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It appeared first on Internet Society.
A New Internet Era for the Philippines
In the Philippines, connectivity legislation called Konektadong Pinoy is nearing passage and poised to bring Internet connectivity to rural communities. The post A New Internet Era for the Philippines appeared first on Internet Society.
Community Snapshot—February
Here's a look at everything the Internet Society chapters accomplished in the month of February 2025. The post Community Snapshot—February appeared first on Internet Society.
How the South Sudan Chapter Mobilized to Keep the Internet On
On 22 January 2025, the National Communications Authority of the Republic of South Sudan instructed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the country to begin blocking TikTok and Facebook for a minimum of 30 days, with the potential to extend this up to 90 days. The justification was to prevent the further distribution of graphic content The post How the South Sudan Chapter Mobilized to Keep the Internet On appeared first on Internet Society.
Advancing the WSIS Vision Together
As we approach WSIS+20, it's time to reaffirm our commitment to a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information society. The post Advancing the WSIS Vision Together appeared first on Internet Society.

Author name: dmiloshevic

The Revised IPA 2016 Consultation Response

Chapter member Ben shares his perspective on the benefits of the ISOC Fundamentals training program to his local community

On the Importance of Internet governance

The UK IGF 2020 call for proposals is open