Internet Society UK

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cdel / February 18, 2016

The Internet Society has issued a statement following up on the CEO of Apple Inc, Tim Cook’s letter on FBI demand.

Apple has millions of UK customers with the UK. With the UK Prime Minister having called for law enforcement to have no areas they cannot go and the debate and concern over the draft Investigatory Powers Bill in the UK this debate in the US has huge significance for UK citizens.

UK expert Prof Ian Brown commented on what the FBI are really asking for on the BBC World Service

Internet Society statement: –

Have you ever lost your smartphone or had it stolen?… Read more ...

Events, News

Peter Kirstein CBE honoured with Fellowship by Marconi Society

cdel / February 18, 2016

The founder and acknowledged “father” of the Internet in Europe and ISOC UK England participant Professor Peter Kirstein CBE was honoured with a Symposium and Fellowship by the prestigious Marconi Society in London Tuesday 25th October at the Royal Society.

The Symposium produced by Peter Kirstein was on – “The Future Infrastructure of the Internet of Things”. The gathering discussing the Internet of Things and paying tribute to Peter included many of the Internet and networking world’s leading luminaries including Vint Cerf, Bob Khan, Paul Baran, Dame Wendy Hall, and many others.… Read more ...

News, Policy

Intelligence & Security Committee – IP Bill is a significant missed opportunity.

cdel / February 11, 2016

The UK Parliament’s watchdog for the Security Services has delivered a firm rebuke to the Government on its draft Bill the Investigatory Powers Bill. Seeing it as a missed opportunity.

The UK Chapter has engaged with ISC and on this topic more broadly for several years as the Government has struggled to bring surveillance under stable and effective democratic controls.

This is the first major comment from the refreshed committee ‘s intentions to follow up on the work of the previous Parliament and marks a decisive opinion under the fresh leadership of its new chair Dominic Grieve.… Read more ...

News, Policy

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”.

ISOC Live events

WEBCAST JAN 22 – Manthan: A Stakeholder discussion on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
On Wednesday January 22, 2025, at 4pm-6pm IST (10:30-12:30 UTC) CCAOI hosts an online interactive stakeholder discussion ‘Manthan: A Stakeholder discussion on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025‘. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) … The post WEBCAST JAN 22 – Manthan: A Stakeholder discussion on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST 21-23 JAN – Internet Development Conference 2025, Addis Ababa
On Tuesday-Thursday 21-23 January 2025 the Internet Development Conference (IDC 2025) will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Organized by the Internet Society under the patronage of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, the Internet Development Conference focuses on … The post WEBCAST 21-23 JAN – Internet Development Conference 2025, Addis Ababa appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST JAN 16 – IPNSIG Academy: How to Benefit Today from Future Interplanetary Internet Infrastructure: Why and How to Join IPNSIG’s Project Working Group
On Thursday January 16, 2024, at 5pm-6pm EST (23:00-23:00 UTC) the Interplanetary Networking Special Interest Group (IPNSIG) presents an IPNSIG Academy Keynote ‘How to Benefit Today from Future Interplanetary Internet Infrastructure: Why and How to Join IPNSIG’s Project … The post WEBCAST JAN 16 – IPNSIG Academy: How to Benefit Today from Future Interplanetary Internet Infrastructure: Why and How to Join IPNSIG’s Project Working Group appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
VIDEO – Naveed Haq Keynote at IEEE CTU Summit 2024 – Everest Community Network
On October 14, 2024, Internet Society Regional Infrastructure and Connectivity Director Naveed Haq delivered a keynote speech at the IEEE Connecting The Unconnected (CTU) Summit 2024 in Dubai. His presentation, lavishly augmented with photos and video, centered on the … The post VIDEO – Naveed Haq Keynote at IEEE CTU Summit 2024 – Everest Community Network appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.

ISOC News

Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity
The United States government is taking a major leap forward for cybersecurity. The newly released Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity calls on the US government to improve the security of its own systems. The post Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity appeared first on Internet Society.
Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico
There is a generational digital divide, with older adults often lacking the training to use digital tools safely.To help combat this divide, our Mexico chapter organized a series of short courses to help older adults build knowledge, skills, and confidence. The post Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico appeared first on Internet Society.
The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban
A potential TikTok ban is on the horizon as the United States Supreme Court considers an important decision this week. This case has implications that extend beyond the US and a single app. It affects the security and livelihoods of millions and raises concerns about the future of a free and open Internet. This action The post The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban appeared first on Internet Society.
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.