Internet Society UK

NetMundial

cdel / April 21, 2014

The two-day NetMundial conference starts on Wednesday. Olivier Crepin-Leblond, & Desiree Miloshevic and several members are attending. Please make yourselves known to each other and post any comments or requests for input to our Policy list.

The agenda for the meeting can be found here and a draft outcome document can be viewed here. Comments can be provided (until tomorrow April 21st), and several organisations, such as ISOC, are submitting feedback. Much of the discussion is on high-level topics, such as principles and roadmaps for Internet Governance.… Read more ...

Events, News, Policy

“Parliament meets Internet. Surveillance, the digital economy & the Open Internet.”

cdel / March 6, 2014

The ISOC UK England chapter held a debate in Parliament on 4th March in the Grimond Room Portcullis House, Parliament

Three senior politicians Conservative, Labour and Liberal and renowned experts in Internet Standards, Technologies, Policy and Institutional development debated the need for oversight and new approaches to managing surveillance of the Intenet for the UK in the mother of Parliaments at Westminster.

For the video please see Parliament meets the Internet

a Firsthand event

Events, News, Project

IPv6 Matrix new site previewed

cdel / January 29, 2014

Dr. Tim Chown previewed the chapter’s new IPv6matrix.org website at the recent UKNOF meeting on 21st January in Manchester.

The video of his presentation
The slides
The full UKNOF agenda

The IPv6 Matrix project is linked here.

Full News Release below

The chapter unveiled the new IPv6 Matrix information resource for researchers to UK network operators at UKNOF27 in Manchester on 21st January.

Dr. Tim Chown of University of Southampton unveiled the new website to the UK network operators at the meeting.… Read more ...

News, Policy

.uk Second Level Domain Registrations – two.

cdel / September 24, 2013

The English Chapter of the Internet Society (www.internetsociety.org.uk) thanks the members, board and staff of Nominet UK for the invitation to comment again on their important proposal for substantial changes to the management of the UK domain name system known as Second Level Domain Registration or direct.uk.

Nominet has issued a second proposal within a year on opening up
registrations directly under .uk. The ISOC UK England chapter responded in January recommending that direct .uk registrations should not proceed at this time.… Read more ...

News

UK Internet Governance Forum to meet 10th September London

cdel / July 30, 2013

Registration is now open for the 2013 UK Internet Governance Forum. It is to be held in London on Tuesday 10th September.

Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey MP is already confirmed as a keynote speaker. Other leading commentators from politics, academia, civil society and industry will also contribute to the debate and help to influence the next global Internet Governance Forum. The Childnet IGF Youth delegation will also bring the views of younger users to the discussions.… Read more ...

News, Policy

Quis custodiet custodiam… Who’s protecting data protection?

cdel / April 26, 2013

In response to the European Commission and Parliament review of a new draft Data Protection Regulation Christine Runnegar and Robin Wilton of ISOC policy team propose the focus needs to shift to data outcomes for users rather than solely on tick box controls of data elements.

“The European Commission and Parliament are currently in the process of reviewing and amending drafts of a new Data Protection Regulation. This note suggests three compelling reasons why the Regulation should be kept strong, and some specific areas in which amendments are ill advised and should be rejected.”… 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

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Kenya Internet Disrupted Amidst Protests
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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.