August 2015 - netsociety - server-nexa.polito.it

Open Rank Faculty Positions at the School of Public Policy of Central European University and Research Opportunities at the Center for Media, Data and Society at SPP

by Eva Bognar

Apologies for cross-posting, please distribute in your networks. There are new opportunities at the Center for Media, Data and Society ( http://cmds.ceu.edu/) and at the School of Public Policy of Central European University ( http://spp.ceu.edu/) : the School is hiring two faculty in media and communications, and the Center is offering short-term pre- and post-doc research grants. Two Open Rank Faculty Positions at the School of Public Policy of Central European University 1. The School of Public Policy (SPP) of Central European University invites applications for an open rank full time faculty position in New Media and Global Communications. More details about the position and the application can be found here: https://hro.ceu.edu/vacancies/open-rank-faculty-position-new-media-global-c… . 2. SPP also has an exciting opportunity for a media specialist to join the School. This position is full time and open to all ranks. We particularly encourage applications from candidates working on Global South / Non Western media, with a focus on the intersection of media, politics and diplomacy, and who have the professional skills to empower students to communicate their ideas through interaction with real-world media. More details about the position and the application can be found here: https://hro.ceu.edu/vacancies/open-rank-faculty-position-journalism-and-med… . Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2015. Pre- and Post-Doctoral Research Opportunities at the Center for Media, Data and Society at the School of Public Policy of Central European University for Fall 2015 / Winter 2016 The Center for Media, Data and Society (CMDS) at the School of Public Policy of Central European University is pleased to announce the availability of short-term research grants for the fall 2015 or winter 2016. These are pre- and post-doctoral appointments with the expectation of residence in Budapest for 1-3 months, depending on the project. The Center welcomes applications from a variety of disciplines, including the social, information and computer sciences, and media, law, or science and technology studies, and in particular, related to these domains of inquiry: - Understanding violent extremism online - Civil society and technology - Internet policy advocacy - Digital rights - Privacy and data protection - Strengthening journalism in Europe - Trends in regional protection of freedom of expression. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2015. See more at: http://cmds.ceu.edu/article/2015-08-03/pre-and-post-doctoral-opportunities-… EVA BOGNAR Acting Executive Director CMDS - Center for Media, Data and Society, School of Public Policy Central European University Nador u. 9 | 1051 Budapest, Hungary Phone: + 36.1.327.3000 ( tel:%2B%2036.1.327.3000) / 2609 bognare(a)ceu.hu | www.cmds.ceu.hu

Aug. 25, 2015

Call for Essay and Student Writing Competition: The Good Life in Asia's Digital 21st Century (Abstracts Due: September 8th)

by Raimondo Iemma

Dear Friends, I am happy to share the Call for Essay below. Many thanks, Raimondo -- *Call for Essay and Student Writing Competition: The Good Life in Asia's Digital 21st Century (Abstracts Due: September 8th)* Dear Colleagues, The Berkman Center for Internet & Society <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/>, in collaboration with its Asian partners, including the UNU-CS <http://cs.unu.edu> and the C-Centre <http://www.com.cuhk.edu.hk/c-centre/english/>, as well as the Global Network of Interdisciplinary Internet & Society Research Centers <http://networkofcenters.net/> (NoC), is excited to invite you to submit reflection pieces in the form of short essays (1500-2000 words) for a collection entitled, “Digital Good Life in Asia’s 21st Century.” This collection will be published in November 2015 in the context of an international and interdisciplinary symposium on Digital Asia in Hong Kong. Papers submitted by students will be considered for an award offered for the best three papers. *Topics and Possible Perspective*s Specifically, we would like to invite you to submit original contributions that address one of the following topics: * *Mobile: *For instance, how does mobile access to knowledge, economic information, and news change political, economic and entrepreneurial behavior? What are best practices for expanding access and including underserved communities? How does always-on and always-available change human relationships and cultural practices? * *Internet of Things:* For instance, what can we learn from Hackerspaces and IoT as grassroot movements in various Asian countries? What are scenarios of a good life that are supported by IoT technology? What are examples of technologies that are based on Asian values? * *Innovation & Creativity: *For instance, how might various Asian traditions and values interact with a remix culture? How can digital technology foster innovation and creativity in the Asian context? * *Digital Economy Ecosystem / Observatory:* For instance, what are the arguments for the creation of a Asian Digital Economy Observatory? How would such an observatory improve the availability of data and comparability of the current practices on key Internet issues? * *Digital Literacy:* For instance, what are examples that demonstrate the increasing importance of technological literacy for everyday participation in private and public affairs? What are good/best practices to foster digital literacy among different populations? * *ICT4D: *For instance, what are the roles and relevance of digital technologies to social and political development especially in emerging parts of Asia? How can these technologies reach and empower the most marginalized among us? How can everyone sustainably enjoy a good life? * *Digital Rights: *For instance, how do new technologies impact digital rights? What can we learn from the discussions on digital rights, cultural values, and internet sovereignty in various Asian countries? What kind of digital rights are necessary for a good life? Within your selected thematic frame, the essay could, for instance, provide an overview and/or analysis of relevant fields in Asian countries; a comparative view between Asian countries; identify, highlight, discuss, and/or reflect upon key findings, insights, stories, or examples related to the topics above; cover additional issues, phenomena, visions, or questions that you think may be helpful in understanding these topics; or include interesting examples of tools, case studies, initiatives/efforts in Asia, or focus on a specific mode, process or method—something that you are excited about. Additional ideas are welcome! *Format Guidelines * Regarding *length and format*, the essays should: * Be written in English; * Be between 1,500-2,000 words in length; * Use APA citation style <https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/> (no footnotes; only in-text citation with a reference list at the end); * If you intend to use images in your essay, please make sure they are of good quality (high resolution). Please indicate in the text where the images should be placed and make sure you submit the images together with your text; * If helpful, include a list of 5-8 resources, including the relevant URLs, at the end of your text (e.g. scholarly research, examples and case studies, books, people, tools, etc); * Make sure to include a captivating title; * Below the title, please add your name and affiliation; * Submit your text as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or Google doc. *Acceptance and Submission Process * Please send a 1-page abstract of your proposed essay as well as your contact information to apruitt(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu by *September 8th, 2015* for planning and initial feedback. Final submissions are due to the same email address by *September 21st, 2015*. The Berkman team will inform contributors by the beginning of October 2015 whether or not their essay has been selected for publication. The review will be conducted by an international editorial team, and the Berkman Center will help with language editing for selected essays. The finalized contributions will be published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>. *Student Writing Competition* As part of this call for essays, we will also be holding a student writing competition. From the essays submitted by current students, we will select the top three. First place will receive a cash stipend of $3000; second place will receive $2000; and third place will receive $1000. Information about the acceptance process, eligibility, and prize payment is as follows. * *Eligibility: *To be eligible for prize money, essays must be written by students over the age of 18, currently pursuing a post-secondary degree (e.g., bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or post-doctoral research). * *Acceptance Process: *The Berkman Center will inform students in October 2015 whether or not their contribution has won a prize. * *Prize Payment: * The Berkman Center will provide a stipend to the students selected for the three best submissions, subject to applicable law. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions, and we hope you will consider sharing something with us! Best, Urs Gasser, Michael Best, Lokman Tsui, and Donnie Dong on behalf of the Digital Asia collaborators

Aug. 25, 2015

International Regulatory Trends on Personal Data Protection - DEADLINE EXTENDED, 31 August

by Raimondo Iemma

Dear Friends, This is to inform you that the deadline for submissions for the NoC regional symposium on *International Regulatory Trends on Personal Data Protection* (Santiago de Chile, 6 Nov) has been extended to *31 August*. All other info at http://networkofcenters.net/event/data-protection-chile-II. Many thanks, Raimondo On 07/09/2015 11:55 AM, Raimondo Iemma wrote: > > > Dear Friends, > > I am happy to share information on the Call for Papers - *deadline 17 > August* - related to > the NoC regional symposium on*International Regulatory Trends on > Personal Data Protection* > to be held 6 November at *Santiago de Chile* Law School - Centre for > Information Technology Law Studies (CEDI). > > Please find all details at > http://networkofcenters.net/event/data-protection-chile-II > > *Topics* include the following: > > i) Internet of Things > ii) Big Data and its effects on personal data protection > iii) Cloud Computing and personal data protection > iv) Personal data protection and public transparency > v) International harmonization of rules on personal data protection > vi) Privacy of children and Internet > vii) Personal data protection and other fields of regulation, > especially consumers rights, freedom of speech, online marketing and > intermediary responsibility. > > *Contact*: cedi AT derecho DOT uchile DOT cl > > Many thanks, > > Raimondo > > -- > Raimondo Iemma > > Managing Director & Research Fellow > Nexa Center for Internet and Society > http://nexa.polito.it/ > > Project Manager > Global Network of Internet & Society Research Centers > http://networkofcenters.net/ > > > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net > https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety -- Raimondo Iemma Managing Director & Research Fellow Nexa Center for Internet and Society http://nexa.polito.it/ Project Manager Global Network of Internet & Society Research Centers http://networkofcenters.net/

Aug. 24, 2015

Cerchiamo Sviluppatori per Software Libero GlobaLeaks

by Fabio Pietrosanti (naif) - lists

Sei interessato a far parte del core team di un progetto di software libero usato in tutto il mondo per scopi sociali? Sei appassionati nell’uso di tecnologie web per svliuppare applicazioni javascript moderne per web, mobile, e desktop? Se si, questa è una opportunità che fa’ per te! GlobaLeaks è il primo software di Whistleblowing Open Source usato per scopi di contrasto alla corruzione, giornalismo d’inchiesta e tutela dei diritti umani Il Centro Hermes per la Trasparenza e i Diritti Umani Digitali sta cercando un software engineer per far fronte alle sempre crescenti esigenze e richieste di utilizzatori del software GlobaLeaks da tutto il mondo. E’ richiesta la conoscenza della tecnologia web e della UX design, in particolare del framework AngularJS e Bootstrap su cui è basata la componente client del software GlobaLeaks. Il ruolo che stiamo ricercando è molto agile, e avrà opportunità di sviluppo in variegati ambiti sia di roadmap che per progetti di Whistleblowing specifici. E’ una opportunità di applicare i propri skills collaborando con i fondatori del progetto in tutte le sue fasi e aree, contribuendo in modo propositivo e proattivo, divenendo un membro del team a pieno titolo! E’ possibile approfondire il progetto GlobaLeaks tramite le seguenti risorse: Github https://github.com/globaleaks/globaleaks (Codice) Wiki https://github.com/globaleaks/globaleaks/wiki (Documentazione) Sito https://globaleaks.org Elenco Utilizzatori https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GlobaLeaks#Implementations Competenze richieste E’ richiesta la conoscenza delle tipiche pratiche e modalità di sviluppo software, in particolare nell’ambito opensource con Github, con una focalizzazione nell’uso delle tecnologie web/HTML5 moderne. Principali competenze: * Programmazione Javascript Asincrona * Design Responsive * UX Design/Implementation Principali Tecnologie: * AngularJS * Bootstrap * Github La conoscenza delle tecnologie precedentemente indicati è necessaria, come lo è la predisposizione a imparare velocemente nuove tecnologie e la conoscenza dei principali di ingegneria del software orientato ad oggetti. Il ruolo in oggetto è ideale per un neo laureato con già qualche esperienza di sviluppo nel mondo opensource, ma ben si adatta anche a un software engineer che è già orientato ad assumere un ruolo più senior. Se sei un full-stack developer con conoscenza di Python (framework Twisted), Linux, pacchettizzazione debian, Sqlite, sei un ninja del DevOps, del continuous integration e del end-to-end testing, beh, non potremo che non amarti ancora di più! Conoscenze linguistiche: * Inglese (necessario) Nb: il progetto software è portato avanti in lingua inglese * Italiano (preferito) Luogo di lavoro Abbiamo normalmente lavorato a distanza coordinandoci tramite IRC, Skype, Github, ritrovandoci ogni tot settimane per sessioni di lavoro intense (“hackaton”), ma ci stiamo organizzando per aggregarci con un nostro ufficio al centro di Roma, in Largo di Torre Argentina vicino al Pantheon, o Milano in zona Bovisa per migliorare la nostra efficienza, soprattutto vista la quantità di nuovi progetti legati alle pubbliche amministrazioni e ad enti internazionali già a Roma o raggiungibili direttamente in aereo. Preferiremmo un candidato che già vivesse a Roma o Milano o sia interessato a spostarsi, ma valutiamo anche chi preferisce lavorare a distanza purchè sia operativo durante le ore di lavoro sulla timezone italiana CET/CEST e sia disponibile a viaggiare 1 volta al mese per degli “hackatons” :-) . Il Centro Hermes Il Centro Hermes per la Trasparenza e i diritti Umani Digitali è una NGO internazionale con base italiana che sviluppa, promuove e diffonde tecnologie per la trasparenza e la tutela dei diritti umani, con un focus particolare sul Whistleblowing e l’anonimato. Dal 2012 il Centro Hermes lavora sui progetti software GlobaLeaks e Tor2web, supportati dall’Open Technology Fund di Washington, dalla Fondazione Hivos dell’Aia e da diversi progetti di giornalismo, contrasto alla corruzione e tutela dei diritti umani portati avanti da organizzazioni internazionali (Transparency International, Amnesty International, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, etc). Come fare application Per applicare per questa posizione invia il tuo curriculum e un link al tuo profilo Github a jobs(a)globaleaks.org . Il presente annuncio è pubblicato su http://logioshermes.org/cerchiamo-sviluppatori-per-software-libero-globalea… Parte del percorso di recruitment richiederà di smanettare sul codice di GlobaLeaks, per cui sarai molto avantaggiato se già in anticipo prenderai in carico qualche issue github inviando qualche pull request! Tipologia di contratto: La tipologia di contatto dipende dalla esperienza del candidato, dalla sua situazione personale, professionale nonchè fiscale, potendo andare da un Tirocino fino a un contratto a tempo indeterminato, da una collaborazione occasionale fino a un contratto di consulenza. Se conosci comunità opensource o coder interessati, ti preghiamo di inoltrare questo messaggio! :-) Grazie mille! -- Fabio Pietrosanti (naif) HERMES - Center for Transparency and Digital Human Rights http://logioshermes.org - https://globaleaks.org - https://tor2web.org - https://ahmia.fi

Aug. 23, 2015

The Netzpolitik.org affair - Ongoing investigations against German journalists

by Felix Krupar

Dear friends, Just a few days ago the German Federal Public Prosecutor launched investigations against two prominent German journalists on the suspicion of treason. The two founders of the well known political blog Netzpolitik.org <http://netzpolitik.org/> published leaked information about online surveillance plans of the national intelligence agencies. As freedom of expression seems at stake, emotions in the public discussion are running high. For all crucial informations, details and historical parallels, be sure to read the following piece by HIIG’s Jeannette Hofmann: http://policyreview.info/articles/news/netzpolitikorg-affair-turning-point/… <http://policyreview.info/articles/news/netzpolitikorg-affair-turning-point/…> Best Felix -- <http://www.hiig.de/> Felix Krupar | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Alexander von Humboldt-Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH · Oberwallstr. 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760-82 <> · F +49 30 206 089-60 <> · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · <http://www.facebook.com/HIIG.Berlin> <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/104662709701524780855> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | St-ID DE 27/601/54619 Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Pernice · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz · Dr. Karina Preiß

Aug. 4, 2015