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DCMS Consultation on regulatory proposals for Consumer IoT Security (Webinar now available)

ocl / May 10, 2019

A significant announcement has been made last week by DCMS as a follow-up to the Secure by Design UK Government Code of Practice for Consumer IoT Security. As mentioned in prior emails, ETSI has launched Technical Specification 103 645 – and all details about this are included in the email below.
This new consultation includes *lots* of very interesting data as well as guidelines for labelling. Comments from outside the UK are encouraged too.
As a special treat to our members, the DCMS Secure by Design Team conducting the Consultation will be presenting a summary of the contents of the consultation and be able to answer any questions you might have in a Webinar organised by the UK Chapter of the Internet Society.… Read more ...

Events, News, Policy

UK Internet Governance Forum 2018 session recordings now available

ocl / November 27, 2018

Following on from an open call for agenda items, the 2018 UK-IGF was held on Thursday 22^nd November.

This year’s UK-Internet Governance Forum meeting focused on Solutions for The Digital Age.

Over 110 participants attended this annual meeting, the 11th since the first UK Internet Governance Forum in 2008, then the world’s first National IGF. Participants found that this year’s edition was the best UK IGF so far.

The UK IGF has a steering committee and secretariat. The committee members can be found here and the secretariat function is provided by Nominet, the UK’s national domain name registry.… Read more ...

Events, Project

Workshop on Algorithmic awareness building for User Trust in online platforms

ocl / November 22, 2018

Algorithmic awareness building for User Trust in online platforms

Time: Friday, November 30^th 2018, 18:00 to 20:30 (UTC), London
Place: Cloudflare offices, 25 Lavington Street, Southwark, London (link to Google Map)

Topic

As part of the increasingly personalised service offering of online platforms, algorithmic systems such as personalised product recommendations, news feeds and search results have come to dominant the online experiences of many users. Despite the ubiquity of their application however, awareness about algorithmic systems remains very low, and often confused.… Read more ...

Events, News, Policy

The Internet: to regulate or not to regulate?

cdel / May 12, 2018

ISOC UK has submitted a response to the House of Lords committee on Communications consultation on “The Internet: to regulate or not to regulate?” This follows Dr. Konstantinos Komaitis, Director of Policy Development for the Internet Society attending the House of Lords Select committee on Monday May 7th on behalf of the Internet Society UK chapter. (bio on https://www.internetsociety.org/author/komaitis/ )

Our submission and attendance followed a consultation held by the UK Chapter from the 3rd May. It can be downloaded here.… Read more ...

Events, News, Policy

Multi-Sided Trust for Multi-Sided Platforms

cdel / March 29, 2018

Topic

This discussion being held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM BST brings together representatives from different sectors to discuss the topic of trust on the Internet. This particular panel will focus on consumer to business trust; how users trust online services that are offered to them. Such services include, but are not limited to, online shopping, social media, online banking and search engines.

Recent developments involving Social Media makes this a particularly hot topic.

Chair

Ansgar Koene – Senior Research Fellow at Horizon Digital Economy Research, University of Nottingham, researching algorithm bias

Panellists

Catherine Miller – Director of Policy at Doteveryone, who have recently published a ‘Digital Attitudes Report’ ( http://attitudes.doteveryone.org.uk/

Events, News, Policy

How do we build trust between engineers and politicians in securing the Internet of Things (IoT)?

cdel / March 21, 2018

Thursday 22 March 2018 at House of Lords, Westminster 14.30

The Internet of Things is transforming the way we communicate, relax and do business. But as the number of Internet-enabled devices surges, so do the challenges associated with keeping devices and networks secure. While technologists have been preparing for many years, legislators and policymakers from around the global, are in the midst of looking at certification, awareness raising and potentially legislation to ensure that the rise of IoT will not increase further the risks of cyber-attacks.

ISOC News

The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon
A scientific expedition in Argentina is becoming a cultural phenomenon thanks to the Internet, pulling in thousands of livestream viewers. The post The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon appeared first on Internet Society.
Community Snapshot—July
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in July. The post Community Snapshot—July appeared first on Internet Society.
The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama
The Internet Society Panama Chapter had a plan. They would build the country’s first community network and bring the Internet to one of the country’s many Indigenous communities that were still offline. The post The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama appeared first on Internet Society.
Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”?
Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call "Zombie IXPs." This can diminish performance and pose challenges. The post Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”? appeared first on Internet Society.
A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users
The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and security threats from secret government orders that require companies to change services to provide user data to law enforcement. The post A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users appeared first on Internet Society.
Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society
In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations. The post Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society appeared first on Internet Society.
How YOU Run the Internet
Without you, there is no Internet. The Internet is so much more than just devices connecting to each other; it’s a place for all of us to come together to share information, experiences, and ideas. The post How YOU Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care?
Community-centered connectivity is when connectivity solutions are built for, with, or by local communities themselves. These solutions are not imposed from outside, but instead designed with direct involvement from the people who will use and maintain them. The post What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care? appeared first on Internet Society.
How Standard Setters Run the Internet
We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards, which allow us to communicate easily across a variety of devices, providers, and systems. The post How Standard Setters Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
How the Technical Community Runs the Internet
The Internet technical community helps to build and maintain infrastructure, and enables us to communicate safely, affordably, and efficiently online. The post How the Technical Community Runs the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.