January 2016 - netsociety - server-nexa.polito.it

Digital Asia Hub Appoints Malavika Jayaram Inaugural Executive Director

by Lorenzo Canova

* Digital Asia Hub Appoints Malavika Jayaram Inaugural Executive Director The Digital Asia Hub <http://www.digitalasiahub.org/>and its collaborators are excited to announce the appointment of Malavika Jayaram as the Hub’s inaugural Executive Director. Jayaram, a technology lawyer and a Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, brings to the Hub years of experience as an Internet and society scholar and practitioner who has worked and lived on three continents. As Executive Director, Malavika Jayaram will work closely with a distinguished Board and Steering Committee to build capacity and identity for the Hong Kong-based Hub, defining its position and shaping its direction in the coming months and years. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the Hub, Jayaram will build and manage the Hub’s core team, cultivate relationships with sponsoring organizations, promote the Hub, and collaborate with friends and colleagues in the larger Digital Asia network and beyond. “Malavikais the ideal candidate for the Executive Director position. She has an exceptional international profile with a strong network in the region,” said Urs Gasser, Executive Director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, which helped to incubate the Digital A sia Hub. “In addition to her remarkable academic track record and professional experience, Malavika has a wonderful ability to build bridges and trust across cultures and communities.” "I look forward to working with Malavika. She has a great, eclectic background and will make an excellent Executive Director for the Hub,” said Chinmayi Arun, Research Director of the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi and a member of the Hub’s Board of Directors. “Her deep connection with South Asia will help her focus on the region and its priorities, and the Hub will benefit tremendously from her global networks and her strong relationship with the Berkman Center and researchers from the Network of Internet & Society Centers." “The Digital Asia Hub is lucky to have Malavika as its leader: at a time when Internet freedom is under siege everywhere, Malavika has the special combination of strength, sensitivity, and smarts to not only enable active and inclusive research that will help us understand what's going on, but I will also turn to her for ideas and actions on what direction we should be taking the Internet towards,” said Lokman Tsui, Assistant Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a member of the Hub’s Steering Committee. Before her appointment as Executive Director, Malavika Jayaram spent two years as a Fellow at the Berkman Center, and eight years in London with the global law firm Allen & Overy in the Communications, Media & Technology group and as Vice President and Technology Counsel at Citigroup. While a partner at Jayaram & Jayaram in India, she was one of 10 Indian lawyers selected for The International Who's Who of Internet e-Commerce & Data Protection Lawyers directory for 2012 and 2013. In August 2013, she was voted one of India’s leading lawyers - one of only 8 women to be featured in the “40 under 45” survey conducted by Law Business Research, London. A graduate of the National Law School of India, Jayaram has an LL.M. from Northwestern University, Chicago, and is working towards a PhD in law. She taught India’s first course on information technology and law in 1997, and sits on the advisory board of the Indian Journal of Law & Technology. She has been a Fellow with the Centre for Internet & Society, India, since 2009 where she helped start their privacy program. During 2012-2013, she was a Visiting Scholar at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, within the Center for Global Communication Studies. More recently, she has had visiting fellowships at the University of Sydney and the Institute for Technology & Society, Rio de Janeiro. She is curren tly Adjunct Faculty at Northwestern University School of Law as part of the new Master of Science in Law program bridging STEM subjects and the law. About the Digital Asia Hub The Digital Asia Hub <http://www.digitalasiahub.org/>is an independent, non-profit Internet and society research think tank based in Hong Kong, led by an Executive Director, Management Board, and Steering Committee. Its funding is provided through individual, institutional and corporate donations. Incubated by The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/>and a diverse group of academic, civil society, and private sector partners, the Hub provides a non-partisan, open, and collaborative platform for research, knowledge sharing and capacity building related to Internet and society issues with a focus on digital Asia. The Hub also aims to strengthen effective multi-stakeholder discourse, with both local and regional activities, and will contribute to – and itself ser ve as a n ode of – a larger network of academic organizations: the Global Network of Internet & Society Centers <http://networkofcenters.net/>(the “NoC”). * -- Lorenzo Canova Nexa Center for Internet & Society Politecnico di Torino - DAUIN http://nexa.polito.it Project Manager Global Network of Internet & Society Research Centers http://networkofcenters.net/

Jan. 29, 2016

The Network of Centers welcomes 8 new participants

by Lorenzo Canova

Dear Friends, The Global Network of Internet & Society Research Centers (NoC) is happy to welcome 8 new participants from across the world! The joining Centers are described below. Please visit the links to get further information on their current research, areas of interest, and on the contact persons. The full list of the Centers involved in the NoC - currently 64 - is available at http://networkofcenters.net/centers. -- The following Centers have joined the NoC as *Participating Centers*, i.e., academic research centers whose agenda is primarily focused on Internet & Society topics. They are listed in alphabetical order. * *Center for Internet and Society* *at the Stanford University *[USA] o Webpage: http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/ o Twitter: https://twitter.com/stanfordcis o The Center for Internet and Society (CIS) is a public interest technology law and policy program at Stanford Law School and a part of Law, Science and Technology Program at Stanford Law School. CIS brings together scholars, academics, legislators, students, programmers, security researchers, and scientists to study the interaction of new technologies and the law and to examine how the synergy between the two can either promote or harm public goods like free speech, innovation, privacy, public commons, diversity, and scientific inquiry. CIS strives to improve both technology and law, encouraging decision makers to design both as a means to further democratic values. CIS provides law students and the general public with educational resources and analyses of policy issues arising at the intersection of law, technology and the public interest. CIS also sponsors a range of public events including a speakers series, conferences and workshops.. o The main contact person within the NoC is*Jennifer Granick*, Director of Civil Liberties at the Center for Internet and Society (CIS) (https://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/about/people/jennifer-granick) * *Center for Information Technology, Society, and Law (ITSL) at the University of Zurich *[Switzerland] o Webpage: http://www.itsl.uzh.ch/en.html o The Center for Information Technology, Society, and Law (ITSL) at University of Zurich is an interdisciplinary research institute. Its mission is to explore the opportunities and challenges in the information society and the impact of new technologies on business and government activities as well as everyday life. The goal of the ITSL is to foster and advance interdisciplinary research, to encourage the collaborative development of multidisciplinary projects and to serve as a forum that promotes dialogue and knowledge transfer between researchers from various disciplines such as computer and communication sciences, sociology, psychology, geography, ethics, and law. o The main contact person within the NoC is *Florent Thouvenin*, co-founder and co-chair of the Executive Committee of the Center for Information Technology, Society, and Law (ITSL)(http://www.rwi.uzh.ch/lehreforschung/alphabetisch/thouvenin/florent-thouvenin.html). * *Centre for the Internet and Human Rights (CIHR) at the European University Viadrina *[Germany] o Webpage: https://cihr.eu o Twitter: https://twitter.com/CIHR_eu o The Centre for the Internet and Human Rights (CIHR) is a vibrant hub for academic research about technology and society. Our goal is to inform current public and academic debates by producing high-quality research grounded in theory and empirical data. The CIHR was born out of discussions between Ben Wagner and Juergen Neyer. The two scholars felt that many of the debates about the Internet and its impact on human rights are too simplistic and lack empirical depth. In 2014, they decided to found a new academic centre attached to the Chair of European and International Politics at the European University Viadrina. The CIHR strives to be a platform for individuals who share a common goal of promoting high quality research about internet and human rights. The core academic team is comprised of scholars and PhD candidates from international relations, political science, sociology and law. The international fellowship program brings together practitioners, researchers, activists, philosophers, diplomats, computer scientists, who help translate academic results into real-life impact. Fellows contribute to current projects at the CIHR, develop their own research and help to disseminate research results beyond academic communities. o The main contact person within the NoC is *Ben Wagner*, Director of the Centre for the Internet and Human Rights (CIHR) (https://cihr.eu/ben-wagner/) * *Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire Internet et societé (IRIIS)* *at the CERSA* [France] o Webpage: http://www.iriis.fr/ o IRIIS is an interdisciplinary research center devoted to studying societal changes and the evolution of civic participation in the digital age. Hosted by the CERSA (Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches de Sciences Administratives et Politiques), the center aims at building academic expertise to inform contemporary debates on Internet policy issues. The IRIIS focuses on the interactions between emerging technologies the law with a view to elaborate new theoretical frameworks to better understand the complexity inherent in the information society. The IRIIS significantly rely on open and collaborative research methods, to promote an environment that encourages people from different backgrounds to work together towards the identification of common solutions to emerging societal concerns. Along with the IRIIS, the CERSA is also the host institution for the French Chapter of Creative Commons. o The main contact person within the NoC is *Primavera de Filippi*, researcher at the CERSA ( https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/pdefilippi) * *Institute of Network Cultures at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences *[Netherlands] o Webpage: http://www.networkcultures.org/ o Twitter: https://twitter.com/INCamsterdam o The Institute of Network Cultures (INC - Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) analyzes and shapes the terrain of network cultures through events, publications, and online dialogue. Our projects evolve around digital publishing, alternative revenue models, online video and design, digital counter culture and much more. The INC was founded in 2004 by Geert Lovink, following his appointment within the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. A key focus is the establishment of sustainable research networks. Emerging critical topics are identified and shaped in a practical sense. Interdisciplinary in character, the INC brings together researchers, artists, activists, programmers, designers, and students and teachers. o The main contact person within the NoC is *Vera Van de Nieuwenhof*, Project Associate of the Institute of Network Cultures (http://networkcultures.org/about/) * *Internet Policy project group (POLI) at Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) *[Germany] o Webpage: https://www.wzb.eu/en/research/international-politics-and-law/internet-poli… o Twitter: https://twitter.com/internet_policy o The Internet Policy project group (POLI) at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center investigates the dynamics of the emerging Internet policy domain. Its research agenda primarily focusses on two dimensions of Internet policy: 1) the institutionalisation of Internet-related regulatory competencies and resources in the public and the private sector, including networks of relevant actors; 2) the consolidation of collective ideas, categories, and problem perceptions embodied in public and political discourses. The group's empirical and conceptual research aims to contribute general conceptual insights into the emergence of policy fields as well as empirical findings about Internet policies, an area of rising political importance.In addition, the group’s members conduct research on different topics related to Internet regulation and its societal consequences, such as big data as a resource for government and as a subject of regulation, the securitisation of Internet policy discourses on both the national and international level, and the impact of international policy debates (WSIS, IGF, NetMundial) on Internet regulation. o The main contact person within the NoC is *Julia Pohle*, researcher at the the Internet Policy project group (https://www.wzb.eu/en/persons/julia-pohle) * *Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law at the University of Oslo *[Norway] o Webpage: http://www.jus.uio.no/ifp/english/about/organization/nrccl/ o The Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (NRCCL) is part of the Department of Private Law at the University of Oslo. The NRCCL is one of the world’s oldest research institutes in the computer law field, having been established in 1970. It has consistently been at the forefront of legal research—both nationally and internationally—in this field, and it houses the world’s most extensive library of literature on the interaction of law and ICT. During the last fifteen years, the NRCCL has conducted systematic research dealing specifically with internet governance, with a particular emphasis on governance of the domain name system and other critical internet infrastructure. Two examples of major research projects in point are the Igov2 project (“Governance of the Domain Name System and the Future Internet: New Parameters, New Challenges”), which ran from 2010–2014, and the SIGNAL project (“Security in Internet Governance and Networks: Analysing the Law”), which runs from 2015–2019. o The main contact persons within the NoC is*Lee Bygrave*, Professor and Centre Director of the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (http://www.jus.uio.no/ifp/english/people/aca/lee/index.html) -- The following Centers have joined the NoC as *Affiliated Participants*, i.e., other types of institutions, still with Internet & Society-related open threads, carried out, e.g., as non-academic research centers, policy-support entities, or think tanks. They are listed in alphabetical order. * *The Internet Society (ISOC) *[USA and Switzerland] o Webpage: http://internetsociety.org/ o Twitter: https://twitter.com/internetsociety o The Internet Society (www.internetsociety.org) is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership around the world. It is also the organizational home for the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). With its principled vision, substantial technological foundation, and its global presence, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and other organizations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. o The main contact person within the NoC is *Michael Kende*, Chief Economist at the Internet Society (see http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/people/mr-michael-kende) Again, a warm welcome to all new participants in the Network of Centers! -- *About the Network of Internet and Society Research Centers* The Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC) was launched by a group of academic centers in 2012 in recognition of the lack of internationally coordinated research and engagement activities in issues concerning the Internet and related technologies. The NoC is a collaborative initiative among academic institutions with a focus on interdisciplinary research on the development, social impact, policy implications, and legal issues concerning the Internet. This collective aims to increase interoperability between participating centers in order to stimulate the creation of new cross-national, cross-disciplinary conversation, debate, teaching, learning, and engagement regarding the most pressing questions around new technologies, social change, and related policy and regulatory developments. See http://networkofcenters.net/get-involved/. -- Lorenzo Canova Nexa Center for Internet & Society Politecnico di Torino - DAUIN http://nexa.polito.it Project Manager Global Network of Internet & Society Research Centers http://networkofcenters.net/

Jan. 26, 2016

Appello agli esperti italiani di sicurezza cibernetica

by Fabio Pietrosanti (naif) - lists

Caro collega, siamo un gruppo di esperti di sicurezza che, alla luce dei recenti “rumors” riportati dalla stampa in merito alla prossima nomina del responsabile della Sicurezza Cibernetica Nazionale, hanno deciso di costituirsi in un comitato informale per scrivere una lettera aperta al Presidente del Consiglio Renzi. Alcuni di noi compaiono esplicitamente fra i primi firmatari, altri non possono farlo per motivi istituzionali ma partecipano e sostengono l’iniziativa. Data la delicatezza estrema di questo passaggio istituzionale, critico per la sicurezza dell’Italia e dei suoi cittadini, con questa lettera intendiamo offrire al Premier alcuni spunti di riflessione, derivanti dalla nostra esperienza nel settore. Se ti occupi di sicurezza informatica e condividi i contenuti e gli intenti di questa lettera, sottoscrivila: darai il tuo contributo affinchè questa iniziativa raggiunga i suoi obiettivi, e farai sentire anche la tua voce su un argomento di estrema importanza per il futuro di tutti. La lettera e i firmatari sono raggiungibili all’indirizzo https://www.cybersecuritynazionale.org Il comitato organizzatore

Jan. 20, 2016

2016 Summer Internship Program, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Application Deadline Feb. 12

by Rebecca Tabasky

Hi Network of Centers colleagues, The Berkman Center is now accepting applications for our summer 2016 internship program! Please help us find amazing students to join our community this summer. We are looking forward to engaging a diverse group of students who are interested in studying -- and changing the world through -- the Internet and new technologies; who are driven, funny, and kind; and who would like to join our amazing community in Cambridge this summer for 10 weeks of shared research and exchange. You can help by retweeting us <https://twitter.com/berkmancenter/status/684446749763698688>, tweeting your own tale, forwarding the below note to good students, or otherwise helping to get the word out or flagging good folks. We would be very happy to receive applications from students affiliated with your centers and activities. Information about the summer program and links to the application procedures can be found below and at http://brk.mn/summer Please let us know if you have questions or thoughts, and with great thanks, Becca* * ----* Berkman Center for Internet & Society 2016 Summer Internship Program* *Application deadline for all students for summer 2016 is Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET* *Information about the summer program and links to the application procedures can be found below and at **http://brk.mn/summer**** About the Program* Each summer the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University swings open the doors of our vibrant yellow house to welcome a group of talented and curious students as full-time interns - Berkterns! <http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=berktern>- who are passionate about the promise of the Internet. Finding connected and complementary research inquiries among their diverse backgrounds, students represent all levels of study, are being trained in disciplines across the board, and come from universities all over the world to tackle issues related to the core of Berkman’s research agenda. Summer interns jump head first into the swirl of the Berkman universe, where they are deeply and substantively involved in our research projects and efforts.** Becoming invaluable contributors to the Center’s operation and success, interns conduct collaborative and independent research under the guidance of Berkman staff, fellows, and faculty. Specific roles, tasks, and experiences vary depending on Center needs and interns' skills; a list of expected opportunities for Summer 2016 is on the Berkman summer internship page <http://harvard.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ef13e6d75b74b1791f13115cd…>. Typically, the workload of each intern is primarily based under one project or suite of projects, with encouragement and flexibility to get involved in additional projects across the Center. In addition to joining research teams, summer interns participate in special lectures with Berkman Center faculty and fellows, engage each other through community experiences like weekly interns discussion hours, and attend Center-wide events and gatherings with members of the wider Berkman community. As well, each year interns establish new channels for fun and learning, such as organizing debates and pub quizzes; establishing reading groups and book clubs; producing podcasts and videos; and hosting potlucks, cook-offs, and BBQs (fortunately for us, people share). The word "awesome" has been thrown around to describe our internships, but don't take our word for it. Interns Royze Adolfo and Hilda Barasa documented the summer 2012 internship experience here <http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/berkmancentersummer2012/>. Former intern Zachary McCune had this to say: "it has been an enchanting summer working at the berkman center for internet & society. everyday, i get to hang out with some of the most brilliant people on the planet. we talk, we write (emails), we blog, we laugh, we play rock band. and when things need to get done, we stay late hyped on free coffee and leftover food. it is a distinct honor to be considered a peer among such excellent people. and i am not just talking about the fellows, staff, and faculty, though they are all outstanding. no, i mean my peers as in my fellow interns, who are almost definitely the ripening next generation of changemakers."* Time Commitment* Summer internships are full time positions (35 hours/week) for 10 weeks. The Summer 2016 program will run from Monday, June 6 through Friday, August 12.* Payment* Interns are paid $11.50 an hour, with the exception of certain opportunities for law students who receive summer public interest funds (more about these specific cases at the link for law students below). No other benefits are provided, and interns must make their own housing, insurance, and transportation arrangements.* Commitment to Diversity* The work and well-being of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University are strengthened profoundly by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We actively seek and welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, and persons with disabilities, as well as applications from researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods. *Eligibility* * Internships are open to students enrolled across the full spectrum of disciplines. * Internships are open to students at different levels of academic study including those in bachelor’s, master’s, law, and Ph.D programs. * Summer interns do not need to be U.S. residents or in school in the U.S.; indeed, we encourage international students to apply. * Summer interns do not need an existing affiliation with Harvard University.***** * *To Apply* We know what you're thinking. /Yes please. I want that. That sounds magical. Did I mention that I have incredible dance moves <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGQbFqH6D4g>?/ Here's what you should do... * *Law students:* please find application instructions and important additional information here <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer_law>. * *Students from disciplines other than law:* please find more information and application instructions here <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer_other>. *The application deadline for all students for summer 2016 is Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET*

Jan. 6, 2016