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Fwd: Call for Participation CRIDS/European Hub NOC Summer School Time to re-shape the Digital Society

by Helene von Schwichow

> The CRIDS and the European Hub of the NoC are pleased to announce the organisation of an international summer school on recent and upcoming legislative initiatives affecting the digital society. > > It will take place on 30 June and 1 July 2020 at the University of Namur in Belgium and is part of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the CRIDS. > The summer school will be split into five seminars covering recent research and EU legislative developments on: > > intellectual property law > online platforms and liability > consumer protection in the digital sectors > data protection & security > networks and high speed connectivity > A keynote address will be given by Prof. Wolfgang Schulz, Research Director at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). > > Please visit the website <https://www.crids.eu/> of the CRIDS for further information and practical details. The early bird ends on 31 March. > > The summer school will be followed by an international interdisciplinary conference assembling high level speakers from all over the world to reflect on how to reshape the Digital Society. For more information, see https://www.crids.eu/40ans <https://www.crids.eu/>. > > Please share through your networks! > -- <http://www.hiig.de/>Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 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://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Pernice · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

Jan. 17, 2020

New Special Issue of Internet Policy Review: Data-driven elections

by Helene von Schwichow

Data-driven elections Open access journal Internet Policy Review rolls out new special issue Less than three years after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and in time for the US presidential election year, Internet Policy Review today launched its 10th special issue: ‘Data-driven elections’, edited by Canadian scholars Colin J. Bennett (University of Victoria) and David Lyon (Queen’s University). Berlin, 16 January 2020 – In their published papers, the researchers address key questions that will challenge academic researchers and regulators for years to come, including the efficacy of voter analytics; the accountability of the major social media platforms; the contemporary regulatory responses in Europe and North-America; the impact on local party organisations; and larger questions about the capture of personal data on the electorate during, and between, election campaigns. With a total of 11 peer-reviewed papers by top international researchers, two commentaries – one by Berlin-based Tactical Tech’s Varoon Bashyakarla; the other by the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, Michael P. McEvoy – this special issue offers a an assessment of distinctive dynamics and characteristics of contemporary voter surveillance. Internet Policy Review, the journal on internet regulation, is published by the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) in Berlin. Further information: Contact: Frédéric Dubois | Managing editor, Internet Policy Review | Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society | Französische Straße 9, 10117 Berlin | editor(a)policyreview.info Press contact: Luise Wolf | Koordinatorin Wissenschaftskommunikation | Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society | luise.wolf(a)hiig.de About Internet Policy Review Internet Policy Review tracks public regulatory changes as well as private policy developments which are expected to have long lasting impacts on European societies. The journal is a resource on internet policy for academics, civil society advocates, entrepreneurs, the media and policymakers alike. The Internet Policy Review contributes empirical research, analysis and current affairs coverage to contemporary debate about media, information technology, telecommunications and internet governance. The Internet Policy Review’s expertise resides in its clear and independent analysis of inter-European and pan-European digital policy changes. For more information about the journal, visit policyreview.info. -- Helene von Schwichow Network Coordinator | NoC European Hub & Academic Programmes -- <http://www.hiig.de/>Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 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://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Pernice · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

Jan. 16, 2020

CPDP Data Protection in the BRICS

by Luca Belli

Dear colleagues, In case you are participating to CPDP (https://www.cpdpconferences.org/) next week, and are interested in how emerging powers are shaping data protection, you are kindly invited to join us at the CyberBRICS session dedicated to Data Protection Regulations in the BRICS. The session will take place the 23rd, at 16:00, at La cave. Besides introducing recent developments in BRICS national frameworks, we will discuss the establishment of Data Protection Authorities in the BRICS and adequacy with GDPR. The session will offer the occasion to release the BRICS Data Protection Map and the distribution of free copies of the pre-book-launch brochure of CyberBRICS: Mapping Cybersecurity Frameworks in the BRICS. Below the panel makeup. Further information on the session are available here https://cyberbrics.info/cyberbrics-session-at-13th-cpdp-conference/ Moderator · Danilo Doneda, Digital Ethics Institute and Member of the new Brazilian Data Protection Agency, BR Speakers * Luca Belli, Professor at FGV-Rio Law School, BR * Andrey Shcherbovich, Professor at Higher School of Economics, Moscow, RU * Sizwe Snail, Commissioner at Information Regulator of South Africa, SA * Anja Kovacs, Directress of the Internet Democracy Project, IN * Bruno Gencarelli, Head of International Data Flows Unit at European Commission, INT Best regards Luca [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/2018/direito_rio/assinatura/fgv_direito_rio.jpg] Luca Belli, PhD Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/2018/direito_rio/assinatura/fgv_tel.jpg]+55 21 3799 5763 t @1lucabelli<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli> [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/2018/direito_rio/assinatura/fgv_direito_rio_map.j… de Botafogo, 190 13º andar Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - CEP: 22250-900 [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/2018/direito_rio/assinatura/fgv_ass_email.jpg] luca.belli(a)fgv.br<mailto:luca.belli@fgv.br> [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/2018/direito_rio/assinatura/fgv_ass_url.jpg] www.cyberBRICS.info<http://www.cyberBRICS.info>

Jan. 15, 2020

CFP Thematic issue in Digital Capitalism

by Aitor Jimenez Gonzalez

*Thematic issue in Digital Capitalism* *Coordinators: Aitor Jiménez (University of Auckland) & César Rendueles (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) **Vol 17 (2) June-December 2020* *Teknokultura: Magazine of Digital Culture and Social Movements (Complutense University of Madrid) (https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/TEKN <https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/TEKN>), indexed in Emerging Sources Citation Index, calls for the reception of manuscripts for a Thematic Number on Digital Capitalism, which will be published in the second half of 2020.* More than 20 years have passed since Daniel Schiller popularized the concept of Digital Capitalism. Since then, the digital economy has become one of the pillars of advanced economies. Few, beyond the followers of science fiction, could have predicted the current scenario. There are still no flying cars or cyborgs in the streets. But, as in Blade Runner, gigantic global corporations reign in cyberspace (and outside of it). Its hegemony extends from communications to clouding, through commerce, transport, hospitality or leisure. The great digital monopolies are present in the lives of the inhabitants both in the North and in the Global South. Until 2018 (the year when the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke out) the large digital corporations enjoyed the benefit of the doubt from governments and authorities and the approval of the users. In a short period of time, digital monopolies forever transformed the real estate market in cities such as Madrid or Paris. The urban transport sector and the labour regime of hundreds of millions of workers, not to mention the use and management of private data. But after a series of scandals and judicial setbacks associated with the criminal practices of large corporations such as Google or Facebook, governments and international institutions have agreed to point out the dangers associated with this excessive corporate power or ‘digital dominance’. The ILO and the OECD have remarked how the global labour market is at the verge of a huge transition, which if not handled with caution can lead to the disappearance of hundreds of millions of jobs. The European Union has marked as one of its priorities to recover digital sovereignty for its member countries, as well as to shield, from the Silicon Valley’s monopolistic capitalist offensive. The United States Congress, concerned about the overwhelming power of tech companies, is inquiring the top tech corporations to understand ‘the degree to which these intermediaries enjoy market power, how they are using that market power, whether they are using their market power in ways that have harmed consumers and competition, and how Congress should respond.’ 2020 will be a turning point in the formulation of digital capitalism. For some like Morozov, we are at the door of a digital neofeudalism with different domain spheres dependent of massive powers. Others, more optimistic, such as Lina Khan or Frank Pasquale, believe that digital capitalism can be controlled with the appropriate institutional and regulatory frameworks. Others, as Aaron Bastani or Trebor Scholz, highlight the emancipatory and even revolutionary potential of current digital tools and platforms. Can you imagine an Uber run and controlled by workers? What if we socialise Google? 2018, with the Cambridge Analytica scandal, was the year of the loss of the innocence of digital platforms. 2019 the year of the great declarations of the corporations (among others those of Uber, Google or Facebook) and of the awareness of the political authorities. 2020 may be the year in which digital capitalism is reformulated (in one direction or another). For this reason we call the participation to a thematic issue of *Teknokultura. Journal of Digital Culture and Social Movements* dedicated to digital capitalism. In this number we seek for contributions from academics and activists looking at digital capitalism, its many problems and perhaps its multiple solutions. *Contributions are i*nvited from a range of topics *and *perspectives, including, *but not restricted *to: - Digital Sociology - Platform Politics - Law and algorithmic governmentality - Biopolitics, sexism and racism - Digital Anthropology - Digital Capitalism’s Political Economy - Digital Welfare State We also are delighted to extend this call to workers, activists and political and social organizers who, from institutions, unions or social organizations are dealing with digital capitalism. Final drafts will be due April 15, 2020. Questions and topic inquiries for this thematic issue can be directed to the guest editors Aitor Jiménez and César Rendueles at aitor(a)auckland.ac.nz. Articles may be submitted in Spanish, English or Portuguese. Articles must be original and must not have been previously published or be under consideration by other journals or publication. The author guidelines are available on the website at https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/TEKN/about/submissions, and the section policies at https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/TEKN/politicasecciones If *you have any questions or concerns*, please don't hesitate *to contact the guest editors* at: aitor(a)auckland.ac.nz

Jan. 13, 2020

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: TOWARDS A NEW EUROPEAN COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORK?

by Helene von Schwichow

Dear members of the NoC, The Young Researcher Event of the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans Bredow Institute (HBI) <https://leibniz-hbi.de/en> in cooperation with the EU Hub of the Network of Centers (NoC) <https://networkofcenters.net/> aims at linking young researchers and their research interests as well as reflecting and developing positions and demands for the EU Media Conference (Bonn, July 2020), held within the context of the German EU Council Presidency. The event will take place on 30 and 31 March 2020 in Hamburg, Germany Find more information here: https://leibniz-hbi.de/en/news/call-for-abstracts-towards-a-new-european-co… <https://leibniz-hbi.de/en/news/call-for-abstracts-towards-a-new-european-co…> Best, Helene -- <http://www.hiig.de/>Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 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://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Pernice · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

Jan. 13, 2020