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83° Mercoledì di Nexa - 10 febbraio 2016
by Giuseppe Futia Feb. 8, 2016

Feb. 8, 2016

Se non visualizzi correttamente questo messaggio clicca qui <http://nexa.polito.it/mercoledi-83> NEXA 83° Mercoledì di Nexa Mercoledi 10 febbraio 2016, ore 18.00 - 20.00 Via Boggio 65/a, Torino (primo piano) http://nexa.polito.it/mercoledi-83 Linking liability: from copyright to data protection Speaker Miquel Peguera, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain) Ingresso libero This event will be webcast live: http://nexa.polito.it/upcoming-events Under EU law, there is no specific protection from liability for those providing hyperlinks to third-party content. The 2000 E-Commerce Directive chose not to establish a safe harbour for links, or more generally for information location tools. This lack of protection prompted the discussion of whether providers of links could nonetheless be shielded from liability under other provisions of the Directive. In any event, the current safe harbour scheme might prove elusive to deal with linking, particularly in the fields of copyright and data protection, where linking may be considered an illicit activity in itself if it lacks authorization. In the field of data protection, the CJEU has considered search engines controllers of, and thus fully responsible for, the processing of personal data contained in the webpages they link to. In the field of copyright, the CJEU holds that providing a link amounts to a ‘communication’ of the linked content. In the cases decided so far, the court found that such a communication was not made to a ‘new public’ and thus it did not need authorization. Nonetheless, other cases are pending before the court, and it may end up holding that linking to unauthorized content constitutes a communication to a new public, and therefore a direct infringement. This presentation will examine the status of the linking activities in those fields, particularly in view of the new General Data Protection Regulation and of the ongoing reform of EU copyright law. It will also consider the interplay of those legal frameworks and case law with the intermediary liability provisions in the E-Commerce Directive. BIOGRAFIA - e informazioni supplementari [Peguera] MIQUEL PIGUERA is an Associate Professor of Law at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) (Barcelona, Spain). Affiliate Scholar, Stanford Center for Internet & Society (2014-2016). PhD in Law, University of Barcelona (2006), with a dissertation on the liability of Internet intermediaries. Visiting Scholar at the University of Columbia School of Law (2007-08). His research focuses on the legal aspects of the information society, and particularly on Intermediary liability. His publications include articles and book chapters on copyright, trade marks and data protection. He is a Co-editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and E-Commerce Law (jipitec.eu). Before joining the academia, he worked as a lawyer in Barcelona. More information can be found at https://ispliability.wordpress.com/about Letture consigliate e link utili: * Mira Burri (2014): Permission to Link: Making Available via Hyperlinks in the European Union after Svensson <http://www.jipitec.eu/issues/jipitec-5-3-2014/4098>, JIPITEC Vol 5(3), 245-255. * Miquel Peguera (2016, forthcoming): The Shaky Ground of the Right to Be Delisted <http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2641876>, 18 Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law. Che cosa sono il Centro Nexa e i cicli di incontri “Mercoledì di Nexa” e “Nexa Lunch Seminar” Il Centro Nexa su Internet & Società del Politecnico di Torino (Dipartimento di Automatica e Informatica) è un centro di ricerca indipendente e interdisciplinare che studia Internet e il suo effetto sulla società. Maggiori informazioni all'indirizzo: http://nexa.polito.it/about. Durante i “*Mercoledì di Nexa*”, che si tengono *ogni 2° mercoledì del mese* alle *ore 18 in punto*, il Centro Nexa su Internet e Società apre le sue porte non solo agli esperti e a tutti coloro i quali lavorano con Internet, ma anche a semplici appassionati e cittadini. Il ciclo di incontri intende approfondire, con un linguaggio preciso ma divulgativo, i temi legati alla Rete: motori di ricerca, Creative Commons, social networks, open source/software libero, neutralità della rete, libertà di espressione, privacy, file sharing, big e open data, smart cities e molto altro. Al centro di quasi tutti gli incontri un ospite pronto a dialogare con i direttori del Centro Nexa, il Prof. Juan Carlos De Martin del Politecnico di Torino e il Prof. Marco Ricolfi dell'Università di Torino, nonché lo staff e i Fellows del Centro Nexa. Maggiori informazioni sui Mercoledì di Nexa, incluso un elenco di tutti i “Mercoledì” passati, sono disponibili all'indirizzo: http://nexa.polito.it/mercoledi. Si segnala inoltre che dal maggio 2012 *ogni 4° mercoledì* del mese *dalle ore 13 alle ore 14* il Centro Nexa organizza anche i "*Nexa Lunch Seminar*". Una lista di tutti i “Lunch Seminar” passati è disponibile all'indirizzo: http://nexa.polito.it/lunch-seminars. See our events calendar <http://nexa.polito.it/events> if you're curious about future luncheons, discussions, lectures, and conferences not listed in this email. Our events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Maggiori informazioni sui Mercoledì di Nexa e i Nexa Lunch Seminar, sono disponibili all'indirizzo: http://nexa.polito.it/events. Weekly Events Newsletter. Sign up <http://nexa.polito.it/mailing-lists> to receive this newsletter if this email was forwarded to you. To manage your subscription preferences, please click here <https://server-nexa.polito.it/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nexa>. Connect & get involved: Jobs, internships, and more <http://nexa.polito.it/get-involved> Nexa Center for Internet and Society Newsletter

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"Condannare siti per i commenti anonimi vìola la libertà d'espressione"
by Mauro Alovisio Feb. 5, 2016

Feb. 5, 2016

Gent.me/mi segnalo interessabr sentenza della Corte europea dei diritti dell'Uomo http://www.repubblica.it/tecnologia/2016/02/05/news/_condannare_siti_per_i_… Buon fine settimana Mauro Alovisio

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Coming to Terms with Secret Law
by Alberto Cammozzo Feb. 5, 2016

Feb. 5, 2016

COMING TO TERMS WITH SECRET LAW Dakota S. Rudesill Ohio State University (OSU) - Michael E. Moritz College of Law January 6, 2015 7 Harvard National Security Journal, 2015, Forthcoming Ohio State Public Law Working Paper No. 321 The allegation that the U.S. government is producing secret law has become increasingly common. This article evaluates this claim, examining the available evidence in all three federal branches. In particular, Congress’s governance of national security programs via classified addenda to legislative reports is here given the first focused scholarly treatment, including empirical analysis that shows references in Public Law to these classified documents spiking in recent years. Having determined that the secret law allegation is well founded in all three branches, the article argues that secret law is importantly different from secrecy generally: the constitutional norm against secret law is stronger than the constitutional norm against secret fact. Three normative options are constructed and compared: live with secret law as it exists, abolish it, or reform it. The article concludes by proposing principles for governing secret law, starting with the cardinal rule of public law’s supremacy over secret law. <http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2687223>

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EU-US nuovo accordo Safe Harbour . Considerazioni ART29WP
by Alessandro Mantelero Feb. 4, 2016

Feb. 4, 2016

ecco l'attesa risposta dell'ART29WP sull'EU-US Privacy Shield https://scic.ec.europa.eu/streaming/article-29-subgroup-implementation-of-t… -- Prof. Avv. Alessandro Mantelero Politecnico di Torino Nexa Center for Internet and Society | Director of Privacy Politecnico di Torino–Tongji University| Coordinator, Double Degree program in Management and IP Law Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology | Part-time Expert, School of Public Administration European Data Protection Law Review | Associate Editor http://staff.polito.it/alessandro.mantelero EMAIL POLICY: twice a day (Mon-Fri)

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Dutch Saunas Warned Against Use of Security Cameras
by Alberto Cammozzo Feb. 4, 2016

Feb. 4, 2016

A violazioni non scherzano neanche i danesi... Saunas can't make use of security cameras in rooms where guests are walking in their birthday suits, warns the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP). The AP sent a letter to several saunas following complaints. According to the AP, filming nude individuals is a "huge infringement on privacy" and only appropriate in exceptional circumstances. Prevention of sexual acts or theft doesn't suffice. Camera images that are watched right then without retention are not allowed either. People must be free of spying in these rooms, the AP states. <http://www.liberties.eu/en/short-news/9248> Alberto

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Problemi di privacy con il nuovo sistema di identificazione?
by Diego Giorio Feb. 4, 2016

Feb. 4, 2016

http://www.forumpa.it/pa-digitale/spid-solo-una-soluzione-per-gli-utenti-o-… L'uso massiccio del nuovo sistema unico di identificazione per la PA, oltre a semplificare gli accessi, potrà portare a nuove, e più invasive, possibilità di profilazione Saluti a tutti Diego

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testo del framework in materia di cybersecurity 2015 presentato alla Sapienza a Roma il 4 febbraio
by Mauro Alovisio Feb. 4, 2016

Feb. 4, 2016

Gent.me/mi segnalo il testo definitivo del framework in materia di cybersecurity che è stato presentato questo pomeriggio presso l'Università La Sapienza di Roma, il testo era stato sottoposto a consultazione pubblica on line alla quale hanno partecipato associazioni e studiosi http://www.cybersecurityframework.it/sites/default/files/CSR2015_web.pdf Cordiali saluti Mauro Alovisio Cyber Security Report 2015, realizzato dal CIS-Sapienza e dal Laboratorio Nazionale di Cyber Security, in collaborazione con diverse organizzazioni pubbliche e private, presenterà un Framework Nazionale per la Cyber Security. Lo scopo del documento è quello di offrire alle organizzazioni un approccio omogeneo per affrontare la cyber security, al fine di ridurre il rischio legato alla minaccia cyber. L'approccio del framework è intimamente legato a una analisi del rischio e non a standard tecnologici. Il framework si fonda sul noto "Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity" emanato dal NIST per poi essere ampliato ed attualizzato al contesto italiano. Offrirà una guida per incrementare il livello di cyber security per la Piccola Media Impresa italiana e raccomandazioni per il top management di grandi aziende e infrastrutture critiche su come organizzare processi di cyber security risk management.

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Milano, seminario sul controllo dei lavoratori 19 febbraio 2016- Università Bocconi
by Mauro Alovisio Feb. 4, 2016

Feb. 4, 2016

Gent.me/mi segnalo seminario gratuito di interesse il prossimo 19 febbraio 20'16 all'Università Bocconi sulla modifica dell'articolo 4 dello Statuto dei lavoratori, privacy e controlli. Aula seminari 1-‐C3-‐01, ore 10 Relatori: il prof Maurizio Del Conte, Maurio Erminio Malagnino (Autorità Garante per la Privacy) e Raffaele Zallone. Introdurrà il prof. Oreste Pollicino, concluderà i lavori il prof. Giuseppe Ferrari per programma completo: http://www.studiozallone.it/newsletter/it Cordiali saluti Mauro Alovisio

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Facebook Is Throttling Nonprofits and Activists
by J.C. DE MARTIN Feb. 4, 2016

Feb. 4, 2016

http://valleywag.gawker.com/facebook-is-throttling-nonprofits-and-activists… (Sent from my wireless device; please excuse brevity and typos (if any))

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Call for Papers: "Freedom and Control of Expression in the Digital Aftermath of the 2015 Paris Attacks" (Deadline: 1 April)
by J.C. DE MARTIN Feb. 3, 2016

Feb. 3, 2016

Freedom and Control of Expression in the Digital Aftermath of the 2015 Paris Attacks Organizers : Jen Schradie, Nikos Smyrnaios, Sandra Vera Zambrano After the Charlie Hebdo newspaper offices were attacked in January 2015, debate and discussion flourished about freedom of expression, in France and abroad. This debate intensified after the Paris attacks of November 13th. At the epicenter is the role of the Internet and free speech. An enormous wave of worldwide indignation expressed itself after both events, including a deluge of hashtag solidarity. But this social media storm eventually revealed cultural, political and social divides inside France, as well as globally. Much like after the 9/11 attacks, France passed laws allowing state surveillance of online communication. At the same time, social media censored posts about the attacks that were considered to be provocative or shocking. The variety of reactions, including indifference or, on the contrary, the expression of very different points of view – sometimes even surveilled or censored – showed that one hashtag is neither unifying nor a universal view shared by everyone. This event magnified the notion that the digital public sphere is a conflicting arena of not just what is being said (or kept quiet) online but also what the limits are. Undoubtedly, the Internet is the main means of massive public expression for millions. Yet it is still the result of a complex set of power relations established between professional media, amateur content producing communities, which sometimes defend particular interests, as well as corporate intermediaries. The resulting online content embodies rival editorial, political and industrial strategies. Recently, scholars have begun to question the idea of digital participatory democracy in terms of a level playing field. This workshop aims to progress this debate by addressing the following central question: *Who controls freedom of expression and online content in the digital era, and how?* Embedded in this question are the challenges and constraints of expression, such as the tension between a bottom-up or top-down digital public sphere or who is left out as a digital player. Also central to this question are the role of three broad actors: the state, market and civil society. Possible topics for submissions include the following *State* – What is the government’s role - from subsidizing digital participation to censorship and surveillance? What is the role of political ideology, broadly defined, in freedom of expression? What is the relationship between media institutions and the state when it comes to online free speech? *Market* - What is the interplay of market dominance, algorithms, censorship and Big Data? How are transformations in news production and consumption, especially in terms of platforms like Facebook, shaping freedom of expression? How do different types of capitalist economic systems shape freedom of expression? How do market constraints upon corporate media, and mainstream journalism shape freedom of expression? *Civil society* – Who is creating content, and if so, who is listening, watching and clicking? How does race, class, ethnicity and gender factor in? Who is marginalized? How effective is Internet use as an extension or part of activist and social movement practices vis-à-vis political expression. What is the role of alternative, independent and citizen media in this digital era of online expression? *Target Audience and Scholars: *This is an interdisciplinary workshop but geared toward sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists, economists and communication scholars. Scholars at all levels are encouraged to participate. A small number of travel grants may be available to permit outstanding junior scholars (under 35 years at the date of the conference) to attend. Please state in your paper submission whether you wish to apply for such a travel grant. *Dates:* October 13 & 14, 2016 *Format: *The workshop will feature speakers, panels and paper presentations. *Submissions:* Full paper submissions based on empirical research of conference topics (maximum 25 pages including references and tables/figures) due by Friday, April 1. Theoretical papers will also be considered. Please submit papers to https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fceda15pa. We will notify you of acceptance by May 6. You will have to create an account in Easychair in order to submit. *Registration:* Register for the conference by September 15. Space is limited. Registration information coming soon. *Cost: *Free *Location:* Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse, Toulouse School of Economics, Toulouse, France. *Organizers:* Jen Schradie (IAST), Sandra Vera Zambrano (Sciences Po Toulouse - LASSP), Nikos Smyrnaios (University of Toulouse – LERASS). *Email*: freedomcontrol.conf(a)iast.fr <mailto:freedomcontrol.conf@iast.fr?subject=Conference%20%22Freedom%22>

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