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Two UK MPs challenge their own government in the High Court – and win.

cdel / July 19, 2015

Robin Wilton
Prague 18th July 2015 writes

Two MPs, David Davis (Conservative) and Tom Watson (Labour), with human rights advocacy group Liberty, have won a challenge in the High Court against the UK’s data retention law (DRIPA). The ruling finds against the UK law on several grounds, including incompatibility with the right to privacy, and a lack of clarity in the rules applying to access requests. Since the current rules allow a very wide range of public authorities to request communications data, and to do so without independent approval, there is a clear implication that the UK’s approach to data retention fails the proportionality test.… Read more ...

Events, News, Policy

Invitation for ISOC Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum

cdel / July 16, 2015

The Internet Society is inviting applications for its latest Internet
Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). IGF
Ambassadors will gain valuable insight and experience through their
exposure to a range of stakeholders and discussions from numerous
disciplines across the Internet ecosystem and benefit from their
immersion into the IGF week of activities.

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from
various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy
issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome,
the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the
public and private sectors.… Read more ...

News, Policy

Reflections on UK IGF Panel Discussion: Privacy and Security in the Internet Age

cdel / June 29, 2015

by Robin Wilton

Technical Outreach Director – Identity and Privacy Internet Society

1 – The “privacy versus security” fallacy

2 – What factors shape the privacy landscape

3 – An ISOC Trust and Identity perspective

1 – The “privacy versus security” fallacy

I’d like to start by quoting two remarks that were made at the recent WSIS Forum in Geneva on a similar panel to this one. The first is, in turn, a quotation from Joe Alhadeff of Oracle Corp., who said:

“It’s not enough to balance privacy against security: you have to optimise for both”.

Events, News

UK Internet Governance Forum meeting

cdel / May 11, 2015

The UK Internet Governance Forum 2015
Tuesday 16 June | 09:00 – 17:00 (Arrival from 08:30)

Location:

Chatham House | 10 St James’s Square | London | SW1Y 4LE

The Agenda is here

The main page for the event including breakout sessions can be viewed at http://ukigf.org.uk/events/

UK IGF 2015 Sessions were recorded by the local ISOC chapter (with thanks to volunteers Olivier Crepin-Leblond, 2020media and Joly MacFie )

Slides are available at http://ukigf.org.uk/key-resources/

The ISOC UK England team please contact@isoc-e.org or if you want any further information about the UK IGF please contact info@ukigf.org.uk.… Read more ...

News, Policy

Internet Society Statement on the NETmundial Initiative

cdel / November 17, 2014

For full Release see Internet Society

Based on the information that we have to date, the Internet Society cannot agree to participate in or endorse the Coordination Council for the NETmundial Initiative. We are concerned that the way in which the NETmundial Initiative is being formed does not appear to be consistent with the Internet Society’s longstanding principles, including:

Bottom-up orientation
Decentralized
Open
Transparent
Accountable
Multi-stakeholder

The Board has asked the Internet Society’s CEO, Kathryn Brown, to convene a dialogue within the Internet Society community.… Read more ...

News

ITU Plenipot underway – opens PP-14 documents to the public

cdel / October 21, 2014

Issues Matrix as itemised by ISOC for ITU can be downloaded in PDF format

Sally Wentworth of ISOC writes from Busan,

The Plenipot is just getting going and we’re still mostly in the ceremonial stage (plus lots of campaigning for elected positions).

One thing that did happen yesterday was that the ITU members agreed to make PP-14 documents available to the public. This means that you do not need a TIES password to access the input or output documents. We added document numbers to our matrix of proposals so hopefully that helps you identify where the main Internet issues live.… Read more ...

ISOC Live events

ISOC-NY TV: NYC Mesh – Hub Updates + 2024 Year in Review
On Wednesday December 25 2024 the ISOC-NY TV show features presentations from NYC Mesh‘s November Meetup. Learn about the latest infrastructure upgrades in North America’s largest community-owned Internet access network. What: ISOC-NY TV – NYC Mesh – Hub … The post ISOC-NY TV: NYC Mesh – Hub Updates + 2024 Year in Review appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium 2024
On December 15, 2024 the Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium was held at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia. Giganet aims to foster multidisciplinary research on internet governance. The symposium serves as a platform … The post Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium 2024 appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST JAN 7 – A11yNYC – Audio Description in Advertising – Eric Wickstrom & Liz Gutman
On Tuesday January 7. 2025 at 7:30pm-8:30pm EST (00:30-01:30 UTC) the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘Audio Description in Advertising‘. Eric Wickstrom and Liz Gutman of the award-winning Audio Description department at the International Digital Centre… The post WEBCAST JAN 7 – A11yNYC – Audio Description in Advertising – Eric Wickstrom & Liz Gutman appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST DEC 13 – International Law of Critical Internet Infrastructure [CII]: A Comparative Analysis of Europe and China
** This webcast was cancelled. The event was not livestreamed or recorded. ** On Friday December 13, 2024 at 10:00-12:00 CET (09:00-11:00 AM UTC) the Lodz Cyber Hub at the University of Lodz Law School, an ICANN EURALO ALS, … The post WEBCAST DEC 13 – International Law of Critical Internet Infrastructure [CII]: A Comparative Analysis of Europe and China appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.

ISOC News

Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024
Ahead of the 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF), we recognize the importance of the multistakeholder approach to Internet governance and including all relevant voices in the discussion. The post Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024 appeared first on Internet Society.
Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety
Encryption is a tool that ensures privacy for all online users, including children. In our panel, we heard from online safety around the globe. The post Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety appeared first on Internet Society.
Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations
Dive into Internet governance, our work in the United Nations, and multistakeholderism in this Q&A with Mona Gaballa and Israel Rosas. The post Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations appeared first on Internet Society.
No Power = No 1s and 0s. Internet Resilience Requires Electrical Resilience
In the last three months, Ecuador, Kenya, Senegal, and Venezuela have all experienced nationwide power outages related to infrastructure, all of which have disrupted most or all Internet connectivity within the country. The reality is that without electrical power, the Internet we all rely on will not work. The post No Power = No 1s and 0s. Internet Resilience Requires Electrical Resilience appeared first on Internet Society.
A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie)
As the Internet becomes increasingly prominent in our lives, it has also begun to play a larger role in the movies we watch. More and more, in disaster movies, there is a key indicator that something is really wrong and bad things are about to happen: The Internet is down. The post A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie) appeared first on Internet Society.
Take a Step Towards Privacy: Understanding Digital Footprints
Digital footprints are trails of data that people leave behind as they use the Internet. This data contributes to a digital portrait of who we are—one that is more public than many people realize. The post Take a Step Towards Privacy: Understanding Digital Footprints appeared first on Internet Society.
Internet Exchange Points in Argentina: Network Infrastructure Improves the Balance of Trade
Internet Exchange Points (IXPS) have become vital assets in Argentina, where they ensure that data travels seamlessly, efficiently, and at lower costs. The post Internet Exchange Points in Argentina: Network Infrastructure Improves the Balance of Trade appeared first on Internet Society.
Looking Beyond the Global Digital Compact
At the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, world leaders adopted the Global Digital Compact. The finalized text presents both opportunities and concerns, and we will continue to advocate for a multistakeholder approach to Internet governance. The post Looking Beyond the Global Digital Compact appeared first on Internet Society.
Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet
Texas' mandatory age verification law will weaken Internet privacy and security and will not provide an effective solution to children being exposed to adult content online. The post Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities
The White House's Roadmap to Enhancing Routing Security is an important step toward strengthening routing security in the United States. The post US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities appeared first on Internet Society.