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Controversial Data Protection Bill pushed through UK House of Commons

ocl / November 30, 2023

On Wednesday 29 November 2023, the UK Government brought back the “Data Protection and Digital Information Bill” to life by having a second reading in the House of Commons. The first version of the Bill, proposed by Nadine Dories in July 2022, was actually withdrawn on 8 March 2023 after having had only one reading in the House of Commons – a withdrawal explained by one MP as being a consequence of how inappropriate the Bill’s contents were.

But Wednesday, the Government pushed it through for a second reading in the House of Commons, along with hundreds of amendments, and judging from the exchanges it is well understood that the Bill is filled with controversial proposals giving the Government broad powers, together risking turning the UK into a surveillance state, from the ability for the Government to monitor State benefit recipient’s bank accounts, to having access to significant voter data for electoral purposes.… Read more ...

News, Policy

Joint statement of scientists and NGOs on the EU’s proposed eIDAS reform

ocl / November 14, 2023

On 2 November 2023, the Internet Society UK Chapter has joined 500 cyber security experts, researchers and NGOs to sign an open letter sounding the alarm about the European Union’s proposed eIDAS reform.

After years of legislative process, the near-final text of the eIDAS regulation has been agreed by trialogue negotiators¹ representing EU’s key bodies and will be presented to the public and parliament for a rubber stamp before the end of the year. New legislative articles, introduced in recent closed-door meetings and not yet public, envision that all web browsers distributed in Europe will be required to trust the certificate authorities and cryptographic keys selected by EU governments.… Read more ...

News

ISOC UK England Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023

ocl / October 30, 2023

Please join us on 20 November 2023 for the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 which will take place as a hybrid meeting, both online and in person.

Remote participation online – there are two separate sessions that you need to register for:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom links to join the meetings.

Also in person at the London School of Economics:

London School Of Economics, Silverstone Room, Department of Media and Communications – but in order to gain access you absolutely need to register.… Read more ...

News

Global Encryption Coalition statement

cdel / October 20, 2023

The Global Encryption Coalition has published a statement for Global Encryption day.

ISOC UK joins 200 organisations calling for policies and companies to protect and enhance encryption

The Statement

“Strong encryption is a critical technology that helps keep people, their information, and communications private and secure. It underpins online trust, protects members of vulnerable communities, and safeguards the data of governments, businesses, and citizens from criminals and other malicious actors.

However, some governments and organizations are pushing to weaken encryption, which would create a dangerous precedent that compromises the security and privacy of billions of people around the world.… Read more ...

News

Response to Consultation on: Powers in relation to UK-related domain name registries

ocl / September 3, 2023

The Chapter has submitted a response to a DSIT (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Consultation on: Powers in relation to UK-related domain name registries.

Please find it below:

——– Forwarded Message ——–

Subject:	Response from the Internet Society UK Chapter to Consultation on: Powers in relation to UK-related domain name registries
Date:	Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:26:01 +0100
From:	Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com>
To:	ukdomainnames.consultation@dcms.gov.uk
CC:	Olivier Crépin-Leblond <ocl@isoc-e.org>

Dear Sir/Madam,

the UK Chapter of the Internet Society is hereby responding to the Consultation on the drafting of powers under the Digital Economy Act 2010.… Read more ...

News

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 ...

ISOC Live events

WEBCAST 26 JUILLET – Douala Peering Day (DPD)
Le vendredi 26 juillet 2024, le Groupement des Opérateurs de Réseaux Camerounais (cmNOG) organise le Douala Peering Day (DPD) à l’hôtel Krystal Palace, Douala, avec pour thème « Sur le Chemin de l’Action Consciente au Cameroun ». L’événement … The post WEBCAST 26 JUILLET – Douala Peering Day (DPD) appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST JUL 25 – ICANN80 Ghana Readout virtual meeting
On Thursday, 25th July 2024, at 18:30–20:00 UTC, the Ghana Domain Name Registry (GDNR), the E-Governance/Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA) , the Association of African Universities (AAU), and the Internet Society Ghana Chapter (ISOC Ghana) will hold … The post WEBCAST JUL 25 – ICANN80 Ghana Readout virtual meeting appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST JUL 22 – NARALO Post ICANN80 Readout
On Monday, 22 July 2024 at 19:00-20:30 UTC the North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) presents a Post ICANN80 Readout. PROGRAM Welcome & Introduction – Greg Shatan NARALO Chair Board Update – James Galvin, ICANN Org Board member… The post WEBCAST JUL 22 – NARALO Post ICANN80 Readout appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST JUL 19 – Digital Sovereignty in the G20
On Friday July 19 2024 the FGV Direito Rio (FGV Law School) hosts a full day conference ‘Digital sovereignty in the G20‘. This event marks the launch of a book on digital sovereignty, illustrating its different facets in … The post WEBCAST JUL 19 – Digital Sovereignty in the G20 appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.

Internet Society Pulse

Internet Censorship Verging on Service Blocking Ahead of Venezuela Elections
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LEO Satellite Internet Latency Varies Dramatically Depending on Where You Are in the World
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite promise everyday Internet users impressively low latency, high bandwidth, and global […]
Where Did DNSSEC Go Wrong?
Can potential design pitfalls inform efforts to make DNSSEC more operator-friendly?
Internet Resilience Provides Clues for Verifying Internet Shutdown Risk
Having a more resilient Internet indicates higher reliability and trust in the network, all of which are attractive to […]
Navigating Infrastructure Outages: Battle Scars and Lessons Learned
The recently released incident report of the 2022 Rogers outage provides plenty of lessons on how to mitigate future […]
Censorship and Sanctions Impacting Iran’s Internet, Report
According to a new report, Iran’s restrictive Internet policies and regulatory framework, coupled with international […]
Introducing the Pulse IXP Tracker
Monitor the growth of more than 1,000 individual IXPs currently operating globally.
Are Subsea Cables Feeling the Heat From Climate Change?
Research into different greenhouse gas emission scenarios has started to explore how future climate change may affect […]
Which Country Will be the Next to Reach 50% IPv6 Capability?
In light of the 14th anniversary of the World IPv6 Launch this month, let’s look back at the last decade of IPv6 […]
Kenya Internet Disrupted Amidst Protests
[UPDATE: Internet connectivity appears to have returned to normal levels by 01:00 UTC on 26 June 2024.]
The Internet Stays on in Kenya
The Communications Authority of Kenya has released a statement saying they will not shut down the Internet in reaction […]
A Hop Away From Everywhere — Long-haul Links in Today’s Internet
Researchers analyze infrastructure from a network-layer perspective and develop a method to identify long-haul links in […]

ISOC News

Global Tech Outage Demonstrates Need for Resiliency in Software Systems
Today's global outage of many systems was not an Internet outage, but it demonstrates the need for greater resilience in all our technical systems. The post Global Tech Outage Demonstrates Need for Resiliency in Software Systems appeared first on Internet Society.
Encryption is a Preventative Tool that Protects Children
Encryption is one of the best tools we have to help keep children safe online. Child safety and encryption experts share why it's important. The post Encryption is a Preventative Tool that Protects Children appeared first on Internet Society.
US Supreme Court Upholds Right of Websites to Moderate Content
In a decision on the NetChoice cases, the US Supreme Court upheld the rights of social media platforms to moderate content. The post US Supreme Court Upholds Right of Websites to Moderate Content appeared first on Internet Society.
Return to Everest: Happily Connected Sherpas
We returned to the villages of Khunde and Khumjung to provide technical training so residents can manage and troubleshoot their community network. The villages are home to the highest community network in the world and over 1,000 happily connected Sherpas. The post Return to Everest: Happily Connected Sherpas appeared first on Internet Society.
What Makes The Internet? People Coming Together
The Internet Society was created to bring together a global community to advance the Internet. Internet Society Managing Director and Incoming CEO, Sally Wentworth, speaks about the community that has grown over the last 30 years and how we will continue to work together to support the Internet of the future. The post What Makes The Internet? People Coming Together appeared first on Internet Society.
The Wellness Side of the Run the Internet Challenge
Run the Internet for a healthier you and a healthier Internet. Join the challenge today! The post The Wellness Side of the Run the Internet Challenge appeared first on Internet Society.
Run the Internet With Us: A 7-Day Movement Challenge
Join the Run the Internet challenge from 5-11 June 2024 to support a globally connected Internet—for all of us. The post Run the Internet With Us: A 7-Day Movement Challenge appeared first on Internet Society.
Bill S-210 Threatens Canadians’ Access to the Internet
Canadian Bill S-210 threatens to break the Internet in Canada and fragment Canadians' access. Help spread the word that it must not pass. The post Bill S-210 Threatens Canadians’ Access to the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
It Takes a Community to Defend the Internet
A multistakeholder approach to Internet governance enables more voices to be heard. Coming together as a community amplifies our message. The post It Takes a Community to Defend the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
The US Makes a Big Step Toward Better Routing Security
The US Department of Commerce began implementing better routing security practices—a step in the right direction for wider MANRS adoption. The post The US Makes a Big Step Toward Better Routing Security appeared first on Internet Society.