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TEDtalk on “From Net Neutrality to Network Self-determination”
by Luca Belli July 20, 2018

July 20, 2018

Dear colleagues, At the end of May, TEDxRoma invited me to give a TEDtalk on “From Net Neutrality to Network Self-determination”. The video recording of the talk has just been released and is now available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-xlBqbNzGU I would like to thank those on this list with whom, over the past years, I had the pleasure to discuss net neutrality, community networks, prosumer law, data sovereignty and all the issues that I tried to connect and condensate in the talk. As you may know, the TED format prescribes a (roughly) 13 minute long “story-telling” talk and, of course, such format does not allow for an in-depth analysis. For those of you who might be interested in knowing more about the issues analysed in the talk, I am pasting below the short descriptions (with a brief list of references) of two lectures I will give in two weeks at CeTyS, Universidad de San Andrés, to analyse in further detail Net Neutrality evolutions and the concept of Network Self-determination. As usual, if you have any comments or questions, feel free to write me a private message. All the best Luca Net Neutrality Policies, Zero Rating and the Minitelisation of the Internet The Internet was designed as a general-purpose network grounded on openness, decentralisation and interoperability. Such features have allowed innovation to flourish, lowering barriers to communication, participation and cooperation, thus empowering end users. ‘General purpose’ means that the purpose for which the Internet is used is not predefined by the operator but can be autonomously decided by the end user. In this sense, the network neutrality (NN) principle mandates non-discriminatory treatment of Internet traffic to preserve an open environment, fostering the general-purpose nature of the Internet, unleashing end users’ creativity. This lecture will explore the evolution of the NN debate, stressing that the rationale of NN policies is to preserve an open and decentralised Internet architecture, empowering end users, fostering innovation and protecting users’ rights. The analysis of the different stages of NN policymaking will lead to one of the latest chapter of the NN saga: the emergence of zero rating (ZR) schemes and their compatibility with NN. The lecture will analyse how discriminatory practices with regard to both Internet traffic management and price differentiation may lead to a phenomenon defined as “Minitelisation” (Belli 2017) of the Internet, consisting of the shift from a user-centric, general-purpose network to one with a predefined purpose, thereby creating passive consumers of predetermined services (as in the old-fashioned Minitel), rather than active Internet users. References · Net Neutrality Compendium. Human Rights, Free Competition and the Future of the Internet. Springer. https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/Expression/Telecommunications/LucaBe… · Net Neutrality, Zero-rating and the Minitelisation of the Internet. Journal of Cyber Policy. Routledge. Vol 2, nº 1. Pp 96-122. https://internet-governance.fgv.br/sites/internet-governance.fgv.br/files/p… · European net neutrality, at last? openDemocracy. https://www.opendemocracy.net/luca-belli-christopher-t-marsden/european-net… · The scramble for data and the need for network self-determination. openDemocracy. https://www.opendemocracy.net/luca-belli/scramble-for-data-and-need-for-net… · For further information see www.networkneutrality.info<http://www.networkneutrality.info> Community Networks: towards Network Self-Determination Access to well-functioning network infrastructure on affordable and non-discriminatory terms facilitates significantly the full enjoyment of one’s fundamental rights. This lecture will start by analysing the current state of play of Internet connectivity in the region while considering some local examples to identify the reasons why almost half of the world population is still offline. Subsequently, the lecture will focus on Community Networks, exploring the wide range of positive externalities triggered by such initiatives. Community Networks are better characterised by the fact that they are organised and deployed in a bottom-up fashion, in order to be utilised and managed by the local community as a commons. Lastly, the lecture will focus on the emergence of a “right to Network self-determination” (Belli 2017) that should be seen as the right to freely associate in order to define, in a democratic fashion, the design, development and management of network infrastructure as a common good, so that all individuals can freely seek, impart and receive information and innovation. The legal as well as empirical basis of the right to Network Self-determination will be explored. References · Network self-determination: When building the Internet becomes a right. IETF Journal. https://www.ietfjournal.org/network-self-determination-when-building-the-in… · Network Self-determination and the Positive Externalities of Community Networks. in Luca Belli (Ed.) Community networks: the Internet by the people, for the people. pp 35-64. http://bibliotecadigital.fgv.br/dspace/handle/10438/19924 · Community networks: the Internet by the people, for the people. Official Outcome of the UN IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity. Rio de Janeiro. FGV Direito Rio. http://bibliotecadigital.fgv.br/dspace/handle/10438/19401 · Community connectivity: building the Internet from scratch: annual report of the UN IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity. Rio de Janeiro. FGV Direito Rio. http://bibliotecadigital.fgv.br/dspace/handle/10438/17528 · For further information see www.comconnectivity.org/resources<http://www.comconnectivity.org/resources> [FGV Direito Rio] Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/> luca.belli(a)fgv.br +55 21 3799 5763 @1lucabelli<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli> [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png]

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Getting the Deal Through – Telecoms and Media 2018
by Chukwuyere Izuogu July 18, 2018

July 18, 2018

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached a complimentarycopy of the Nigerian chapter of “Getting the Deal Through – Telecoms and Media2018” (GTDT-TMT). GTDT-TMT gives an overview of telecoms and media regulationin several jurisdictions in the world, including Nigeria, and is published byLaw Business Research in the United Kingdom. Theattached file is an expert analysis contained in the Nigerian chapter ofGTDT-TMT, of which I am a co-author. You may want to particularly pay attentionto the key trends and expected changes (paragraphs 16 and 27 of the attachedfile) occurring respectively in the telecoms and broadcasting/media sectors ofNigeria. You may also access this file through this link https://gettingthedealthrough.com/area/39/jurisdiction/18/telecoms-media-ni… . Enjoy your day/evening. Kind Regards, Chuks Chukwuyereskype: chukwuyere.izuoguchukwuyere.izuogu(a)yahoo.com Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing, moderation is for cowards

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Fwd: RACI - The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative
by Uta Meier-Hahn July 16, 2018

July 16, 2018

Dear colleagues, The CfP below might be of interest to some of you. I have participated in the programme myself and can recommend anybody with a research focus on internet infrastructure to apply. Best wishes Uta > Anfang der weitergeleiteten Nachricht: > > Von: Gergana Petrova <gpetrova(a)ripe.net> > Betreff: RACI > Datum: 16. Juli 2018 um 12:21:52 MESZ > An: meier-hahn(a)hiig.de > Antwort an: Gergana Petrova <gpetrova(a)ripe.net> > > ---------------------------------------- > The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative > ---------------------------------------- > The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI) is accepting applications from students, academics and researchers for the upcoming meetings in autumn 2018. Successful applicants receive complimentary tickets, travel and accommodation to the meetings and the opportunity to present their research. > > - RIPE 77, Amsterdam, 15-19 October > - RIPE NCC Regional Meeting Almaty, 25 September > > Apply by submitting an abstract and draft slides by 12 August: > https://www.ripe.net/raci > > Examples of relevant research topics: > - Network measurements and analyses > - IPv6 deployment > - BGP routing > - Network security > - Internet governance > - Peering and interconnectivity > - Internet of Things > > RACI mailing list: > https://www.ripe.net/raci/mailing-list > > Twitter: > https://twitter.com/raci_ripe > > RACI LinkedIn Group: > http://www.ripe.net/raci/linkedin > > For any questions about the initiative or about applying, please contact me at gpetrova(a)ripe.net. > > Best regards, > Gergana > > Gergana Petrova > External Relations > RIPE NCC -- <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

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CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference on Information Law (ICIL) December 13-14th, 2018
by Koutras Nikolaos July 11, 2018

July 11, 2018

Dear Sir/ Madam, On behalf of Professor Maria Bottis I would kindly request to share the call for papers for the 8th Information Conference on Information Law (below) to your network. Yours faithfully, Dr. Nikos Koutras Postdoctoral Researcher, Government and Law Research Group (GRLG) Guest Professor, EU Law Head of the Organizing Committee, ICIL 2018 [cid:a9baea57-c983-4a3d-b978-bf90d85834ad] Faculty of Law Stadscampus, Venustraat 23, V. 128 T: +32487649290 E: nikolaos.koutras(a)uantwerpen.be ________________________________ From: ICIL Webteam <newsletter(a)icil.gr> Sent: Tuesday, 3 July 2018 15:53 To: Koutras Nikolaos Subject: CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference on Information Law (ICIL) December 13-14th, 2018 [https://newsletter.media42.eu/uploads/1530041571.jpg]<http://icil.gr/2018/> 8th International Conference on Information Law and Ethics (ICIL) 2018 Modern Intellectual Property Governance and Openness in Europe: A Long and Winding Road? December 13th-14th, 2018, University of Antwerp, Belgium Dear colleague, We would like to invite you to submit an abstract for the 8th International Conference on Information Law (ICIL 2018) Modern Intellectual Property Governance and "Openness" in Europe: A Long and Winding Road?, which will take place on December 13-14th in Antwerp. ICIL 2018 is organized by the University of Antwerp (Research Group Government and Law) in collaboration with the Ionian University (Greece), the KU Leuven (CiTiP) and the University of Ghent. ICIL has typically been focusing on access to information, information law, copyright law and ethics. This year we try to broaden the scope of the conference covering a wide variety of topics related to intellectual property law, governance and openness. We have a special interest in Europe, but input from other jurisdictions is also more than welcome. ICIL is also open to scholars from many different disciplines. Suggested topics include: access to information, access to knowledge, open innovation, open science, open access, open data, data sharing, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, intellectual property and contemporary issues of openness, e-government and the digital divide. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please submit your abstract to info(a)icil.gr<mailto:info@icil.gr> at the latest on September 15th, 2018. You will be notified by October 15th, 2018 whether your abstract has been accepted. The proceedings of the conference will be published and several papers may be considered for a special issue. Full paper deadline: January 15th, 2019. The abstract should be submitted as a pdf-file consisting of maximum 500 words. It should include a short description of the background of the paper, the research question/research objective, the methodology and maximum 10 references (not included in the word limit). Please include your full name and affiliation in the e-mail and not in the pdf-file for purposes of the abstract review. We hope you will be able to join us as a speaker and/or as a chair of a special session during the conference. Please visit our website https://icil.gr/2018/ to stay up to date. We look forward to meeting you in Antwerp in December! Best regards, Esther van Zimmeren & Nikos Koutras, University of Antwerp Maria Botti, Ionian University (ICIL Representative) Marie-Christine Janssens, KU Leuven Hein Vanhees, University of Ghent/Antwerp The Organizing Committee Conference's official website: icil.gr<http://icil.gr> | Contact email: info(a)icil.gr<mailto:info@icil.gr> Web version<https://newsletter.media42.eu/w/pBconOIhFxWVG4M5ulsPSA> | Unsubscribe<https://newsletter.media42.eu/unsubscribe-success.php?c=2415> | icil.gr<http://icil.gr>

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Maria Bottis, CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference on Information Law (ICIL) December 13-14th, 2018
by Botti July 11, 2018

July 11, 2018

Hello, I hope you are well, I do hope you can distribute the call for papers below of the 8th International Conference for Information law and ethics 2018, in Antwerp, December 2018, organized by the Universities of Antwerp, Ghent and Ionian. I believe the centers would certainly want to know of this conference. I would be very much obliged to you, thank you Maria Bottis Associate Professor Ionian University https://bottis.ihrc.gr/en <http://icil.gr/2018/> 8th International Conference on Information Law and Ethics (ICIL) 2018 Modern Intellectual Property Governance and Openness in Europe: A Long and Winding Road? December 13th-14th, 2018, University of Antwerp, Belgium Dear colleague, We would like to invite you to submit an abstract for the 8th International Conference on Information Law (ICIL 2018) Modern Intellectual Property Governance and "Openness" in Europe: A Long and Winding Road?, which will take place on December 13-14th in Antwerp. ICIL 2018 is organized by the University of Antwerp (Research Group Government and Law) in collaboration with the Ionian University (Greece), the KU Leuven (CiTiP) and the University of Ghent. ICIL has typically been focusing on access to information, information law, copyright law and ethics. This year we try to broaden the scope of the conference covering a wide variety of topics related to intellectual property law, governance and openness. We have a special interest in Europe, but input from other jurisdictions is also more than welcome. ICIL is also open to scholars from many different disciplines. Suggested topics include: access to information, access to knowledge, open innovation, open science, open access, open data, data sharing, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, intellectual property and contemporary issues of openness, e-government and the digital divide. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please submit your abstract to info(a)icil.gr at the latest on September 15th, 2018. You will be notified by October 15th, 2018 whether your abstract has been accepted. The proceedings of the conference will be published and several papers may be considered for a special issue. Full paper deadline: January 15th, 2019. The abstract should be submitted as a pdf-file consisting of maximum 500 words. It should include a short description of the background of the paper, the research question/research objective, the methodology and maximum 10 references (not included in the word limit). Please include your full name and affiliation in the e-mail and not in the pdf-file for purposes of the abstract review. We hope you will be able to join us as a speaker and/or as a chair of a special session during the conference. Please visit our website https://icil.gr/2018/ to stay up to date. We look forward to meeting you in Antwerp in December! Best regards, Esther van Zimmeren & Nikos Koutras, University of Antwerp Maria Botti, Ionian University (ICIL Representative) Marie-Christine Janssens, KU Leuven Hein Vanhees, University of Ghent/Antwerp The Organizing Committee Conference's official website: icil.gr | Contact email: info(a)icil.gr Web version <https://newsletter.media42.eu/w/pBconOIhFxWVG4M5ulsPSA> | Unsubscribe <https://newsletter.media42.eu/unsubscribe-success.php?c=2415> | icil.gr

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Digital Protectionism Survey
by susan ariel aaronson July 10, 2018

July 10, 2018

Dear Colleague: For many years, some analysts have argued that the internet is fragmenting into intranets and realms with different approaches to regulation. We seek to ascertain if this is true by surveying if you (and others) see increasing barriers to the free flow of information that underpins the internet. The survey is designed to: 1. get a better understanding of how various governments define digital protectionism in the absence of shared global rules; 2. understand if there is a consensus regarding how and when a government can breach existing trade rules to restrict cross-border data flows; 3. ascertain if governments have developed strategies to investigate and remedy policies that may distort cross-border data flows; and 4. examine whether governments consider the potential effects of digital protectionism on global internet stability and digital rights. Please find the survey at this link: *https://goo.gl/forms/DRAEBWRY942wP6tE2 <https://goo.gl/forms/DRAEBWRY942wP6tE2>* We hope you will take the survey—it should only take you 15 minutes and we look forward to hearing your perspective. If you have any questions, please contact Survey Director Thomas Struett at tstruett(a)gmail.com For more information on the project, please see attached 3 pager. With best regards, Susan Ariel Aaronson, Ph.D., GWU and CIGI https://elliott.gwu.edu/susan-aaronson Hanna Norberg, Ph.D. http://www.tradeeconomista.com/ Thomas Struett, Survey Director -- *Susan Ariel Aaronson, Ph.D.* *Research Professor of International Affairs*, *Institute for International Economic Policy* *and GWU Cross Disciplinary Fellow * Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University https://elliott.gwu.edu/susan-aaronson *Senior Fellow, Economics, Center for International Governance Innovation * https://www.cigionline.org/person/susan-ariel-aaronson *To see many of my publications go to:http://goo.gl/j9bdKY <http://goo.gl/j9bdKY>*

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Job posting: GENDER AND DIGITAL SECURITY
by Celina Beatriz July 10, 2018

July 10, 2018

Dear All, Please find bellow a job posting <https://citizenlab.ca/2018/06/project-coordinator-gender-and-digital-securi…>that might be of interest to some of you! PROJECT COORDINATORGENDER AND DIGITAL SECURITY By Miles Kenyon <https://citizenlab.ca/author/miles/> June 27, 2018 Position overview The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs is hiring a project coordinator to facilitate a critical scoping study of gender and digital security. The position is contract work for 6 months. The Citizen Lab is a research laboratory based at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto. The Citizen Lab conducts evidence-based, peer-reviewed research on information controls to inform advocacy and policy engagement on an open and secure Internet. *Key responsibilities:* - Conduct a critical scoping study of the state of research and advocacy surrounding gender and digital security. Research will include literature review, strategic stakeholder engagement, and potential field work (e.g. *,* site visits and interview studies). The final product of this research will be a document that provides an overview of the study results, proposes a gender and digital security research agenda, and a theory of change strategy for the Citizen Lab to adopt. - Facilitate workshops and collaborative activities with Citizen Lab staff and partners to identify emergent research topics and methodologies related to gender and digital security. Outcomes of these activities will inform development of the research agenda and theory of change. - Create and maintain documentation (e.g., schedules, milestones, grant reports, etc.) to monitor the project’s progress. *Required skills and experience:* - Superior spoken and written English communications skills. Fluency in other languages is an asset - PhD or equivalent level of research experience (i.e.*,* over 5 years) required - Prior research experience in digital security, gender studies, or international development strongly preferred - Demonstrated project management skills - Excellent interpersonal skills - Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment - Demonstrated skill in managing priorities with limited resources *Other Details* - The Project Coordinator can work on site at Citizen Lab facilities in the University of Toronto or remotely. If the Project Coordinator works remotely, periodic travel to the University of Toronto will be required. Position may also require international travel to conduct stakeholder engagement and field work. - The Citizen Lab is committed to diversity and encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ persons, and others who will enrich our discourse by ensuring it is the product of a diversity of perspectives. - Compensation is competitive with similar academic and non-profit positions and will be commensurate with experience. *How to Apply* - Interested applicants should fill out the form here <https://citlab.wufoo.com/forms/pnj9y3f0tolle9/> and attach a cover letter and CV. For questions, please contact jobs(a)citizenlab.ca with subject line “Gender Project Coordinator.” - We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. -- *Celina M.A. Bottino* *Diretora de Projetos* *Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade do Rio de Janeiro (ITS)* https://www.facebook.com/ITSriodejaneiro itsrio.org +55 21 3486-0390

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[NoC] Postdoctoral Researchers’ Networking Tour 2018 DAAD
by Nina Brach June 8, 2018

June 8, 2018

Hi everyone, please find an interesting call for applications of the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) below. *The Postdoctoral Researchers’ Networking Tour 2018 offers on-site visits to universities, research institutes and companies in the field of artificial intelligence, discussions with experts and numerous networking opportunities. Programme related costs and a travel allowance are covered by DAAD.* https://www.daad.de/veranstaltungen/networking-tour-2018/de/64036-postdocto… All best from Berlin! Nina. -- Nina Brach | Referentin der Geschäftsleitung für Fundraising und Forschungskooperationen -- <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://plus.google.com/u/0/104662709701524780855> 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

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Job opening: Postdoctoral researcher in algorithmic discrimination and fairness at Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT)
by G. van den Maagdenberg May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018

Dear members of the Network of Centers, [cid:image002.png@01D3F771.BB2C63D0]Currently there is a vacancy available for a Postdoctoral researcher in algorithmic discrimination and fairness at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT). Members from the NoC will be more than welcome to apply. The vacancy can be found on the link below: https://bit.ly/2LGrkAj With kind regards, Ghislaine van den Maagdenberg Tilburg University TILT- Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society Secretary P.O.Box 90153 5000 LE TILBURG Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 08.30-17:00 hrs. Phone: + (31) 13 466 8199 Email : G.vdnMaagdenberg(a)uvt.nl<mailto:G.vdnMaagdenberg@uvt.nl>

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Online Health Services Legal Framework
by Leyla Keser May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018

Dear All, (sorry for cross-posting) As IT Law Institute at İstanbul Bilgi University, we are about to start to create a report on online health consultancy services laws, regulations, best practices and case law if any. Within that context we try to gather info from different countries. If there is a legal framework in your country, would you mind please share it with us? Attached you'll see a short description of our work. Many thanks in advance and look forward to hearing you soon. Best, IT Law Institute -- www.leylakeser.org

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