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CfP GIG-ARTS 2019: Europe as a Global Player in Internet Governance 16-17 May 2019, Salerno

by Mauro SANTANIELLO

Dear colleagues, Please find hereafter the CFP for the GIG-ARTS 2019 conference. We hope to welcome you in Salerno! ========== *GIG-ARTS 2019 – The Third European Multidisciplinary Conference on Global Internet Governance Actors, Regulations, Transactions and Strategies* *16-17 May 2019, SalernoEurope as a Global Player in Internet Governance* *Organised by:*The Internet & Communication Policy Centre / Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences / Università degli Studi di Salerno *Co-Sponsored By:*The ECPR Standing Group on Internet and Politics, The Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet), the IAMCR Communication Policy and Technology Section, The ICA Communication Law and Policy Division *Call for Abstracts - Deadline: 29 October 2018* Although to varying degrees of autonomy, awareness, and effectiveness over time and issues, European institutions have been engaged in internet governance and policy-making since at least two decades. Both the European Union and Europe as a region have generally played a crucial role in shaping the governance of the internet, at the global, regional and national levels. >From a geopolitical perspective, the EU has been one of the early actors advocating for the internationalisation of the DNS system and, more generally, for the enhancement of the multi-stakeholder governance model. >From a normative point of view, EU institutions as well as Member States have deeply affected highly sensitive internet-related issues, such as privacy and data protection, digital market competition, consumers' rights, copyright, e-commerce, content regulation, the right to be forgotten, etc. On the institutional level, some of the most interesting cases of recent constituent policies have emerged from the European Union, leading to the establishment of new agencies such as the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). Beyond the EU, some European intergovernmental organisations, such as the Council of Europe (CoE), have developed structured initiatives to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law on internet governance issues. Further, a number of European initiatives, such as the European Dialogue on internet Governance (EuroDIG) and the Global internet Policy Observatory (GIPO), have facilitated the transfer of ideas, knowledge, policies and institutional arrangements towards other countries and geographic areas. Finally, European NGOs as well as some European internet companies are currently advancing alternative visions and values about the internet and its governance, enriching the set of internet governance approaches as well as available design options. The third edition of the European Multidisciplinary Conference on Global Internet Governance Actors, Regulations, Transactions and Strategies (GIG-ARTS 2019), will be held exactly twenty years after the entry into force of the Amsterdam Treaty and ten years after the Lisbon Treaty, which are milestones in the history of the European integration process, preparing the EU for enlargement and further deepening of competences, and reinforcing the centrality of democratic principles and the protection of fundamental rights as the Union's foundation. After having addressed “Global Internet Governance as a Diplomacy Issue” at its first edition held in Paris in 2017, and "Inequalities in Internet Governance" at the second edition held in Cardiff in 2018, the 2019 GIG-ARTS conference will explore the role of Europe in the global governance of the internet. In particular, the conference will focus on challenges and opportunities, as well as strengths and weaknesses, of European approaches to internet governance and policy-making. In addition to general internet Governance issues and topics, submissions are particularly welcome on the following themes: - European institutions and Member States in internet governance; - The European approach to the multistakeholder governance model; - The role of the European External Action Service in the Global Internet Governance ecosystem; - Internet governance in the European Neighbourhood Policy; - The EU cybersecurity policy; - Extraterritorial effects of European internet policies; - Internet-related geopolitical challenges for Europe; - The EU and internet-related policy transfer; - EU internet policies in a comparative perspective; - Human rights, democracy and the rule of law in European internet policy and instruments; - Privacy and data protection after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); - Global online platforms and EU general policies (labour, taxation, transport,..); - EU strategies and policies on new technologies (AI, robots, blockchains,..); - European good governance values and internet governance; - The Digital Single Market and international trade; - The EU and the management of critical internet resources; - Populist movements and the European internet policy-making; - EU values, European internet companies, and internet design. *Submission Information and Publication Opportunities*Authors are invited to submit their extended abstracts (no longer than 500 words), describing their research question(s), theoretical framework, approach and methodology, expected findings or empirical outcome. Submitted abstracts will be evaluated through a peer-review process. Abstracts and authors’ information should be submitted through the Easychair conference management system at: *https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2019 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2019>*Authors of selected submissions will have the opportunity to submit their full manuscript for publication. *Key dates*Deadline for abstract submissions: 29 October 2018 Notification to authors: 10 December 2018 Programme publication: 21 January 2019 Conference dates: 16 & 17 May 2019 *GIG-ARTS 2019 Committees * *General Chairs *Francesco Amoretti and Mauro Santaniello Internet & Communication Policy Centre, Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences, University of Salerno, Italy *Scientific Program Committee (TBC)*- Andrea Calderaro (Cardiff University, United Kingdom) - George Christou (University of Warwick, United Kingdom) - William J. Drake (University of Zurich, Switzerland) - Nanette S. Levinson (American University Washington DC, USA) - Robin Mansell (London School of Economics, United Kingdom) - Meryem Marzouki (CNRS and Sorbonne Université, France) - Teresa Numerico (Università di Roma 3, Italy) - Claudia Padovani (Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy) - Lorenzo Pupillo (Centre for European Policy Studies, Belgium) - Katharine Sarikakis (University of Vienna, Austria) - Yves Schemeil (Sciences Po Grenoble, France) - Jamal Shahin (VUB, Belgium & University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) - Michele Sorice (LUISS University, Italy) - Joris van Hoboken (VUB, Belgium & University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) *Organizing Committee at University of Salerno*Maria Carmela Catone, Virgilio D'Antonio, Paolo Diana, Domenico Fracchiolla, Stefania Leone, Michele Nino, Nicola Palladino, Diana Salzano *Venue*The conference will be held at the University of Salerno, on the campus of Fisciano. *Conference Registration and Fees* Registration fees are 100€ for regular participants and 50€ for students showing proof of status. The conference fees include a participant kit as well as coffee breaks and meals. *GIG-ARTS 2019 Communication Details* - Website: events.gig-arts.eu | http://www.internetpolicyresearch.eu - Email for information: events(a)gig-arts.eu - Submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2019 - Twitter: @GigArtsEU - Hashtag: #GIGARTS19 - Mailing list for updates: http://tinyurl.com/yc7rvxm4 ====== Mauro Santaniello Internet & Communication Policy Centre Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences Università degli Studi di Salerno Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132 84084 Fisciano (SA) - Italy E. msantaniello(a)unisa.it W. http://docenti.unisa.it/mauro.santaniello M. +393345217528 Skype: internetpolicy T. twitter.com/webvoodoo

July 14, 2018

EU/US Privacy Shield agreement failing – US must correct by September, say MEPs

by Alberto Cammozzo

<https://www.shoeman.eu/eu-us-privacy-shield-agreement-failing-meps/> European Parliament Brussels, 12/06/2018. The Civil Liberties committee of the European Parliament (LIBE) has called on the EU Commission to suspend the EU/US Privacy Shield agreement on data exchange of personal data, since this (relatively new) agreement still fails to provide sufficient data protection for EU citizens. Privacy Shield should be suspended unless the US complies with it by 1 September 2018, said the committee’s MEPs, in a resolution passed by 29 votes to 25, with three abstentions. They added that the US authorities need to comply with the agreement terms in full. [...]

July 14, 2018

Re: [nexa] Microsoft calls for facial recognition technology rules given 'potential for abuse' | Technology | The Guardian

by Alberto Cammozzo

MS sembra l'unica a voler frenare, gli altri spingono sull'acceleratore: FB: <https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/09/technology/facebook-facial-recognition-p…> Amazon: <https://gizmodo.com/amazon-and-orlando-cops-controversial-face-recognition-…> On 14/07/2018 12:27, Stefano Quintarelli wrote: > carramba che sorpresa! > https://goo.gl/X5B7C4 > > On 14/07/2018 09:08, Alberto Cammozzo wrote: >> <https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/14/microsoft-facial-recogni…> >> >> >> Microsoft has called for facial recognition technology to be >> regulated by government, with for laws governing its acceptable uses. >> >> In a blog post on the company’s website on Friday, Microsoft >> president Brad Smith called for a congressional bipartisan “expert >> commission” to look into regulating the technology in the US. >> >> “It seems especially important to pursue thoughtful government >> regulation of facial recognition technology, given its broad societal >> ramifications and potential for abuse,” he wrote. “Without a >> thoughtful approach, public authorities may rely on flawed or biased >> technological approaches to decide who to track, investigate or even >> arrest for a crime.” >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> nexa mailing list >> nexa(a)server-nexa.polito.it >> https://server-nexa.polito.it/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nexa >>

July 14, 2018

Re: [nexa] Microsoft calls for facial recognition technology rules given 'potential for abuse' | Technology | The Guardian

by Stefano Quintarelli

carramba che sorpresa! https://goo.gl/X5B7C4 On 14/07/2018 09:08, Alberto Cammozzo wrote: > <https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/14/microsoft-facial-recogni…> > > Microsoft has called for facial recognition technology to be regulated > by government, with for laws governing its acceptable uses. > > In a blog post on the company’s website on Friday, Microsoft president > Brad Smith called for a congressional bipartisan “expert commission” to > look into regulating the technology in the US. > > “It seems especially important to pursue thoughtful government > regulation of facial recognition technology, given its broad societal > ramifications and potential for abuse,” he wrote. “Without a thoughtful > approach, public authorities may rely on flawed or biased technological > approaches to decide who to track, investigate or even arrest for a crime.” > > > _______________________________________________ > nexa mailing list > nexa(a)server-nexa.polito.it > https://server-nexa.polito.it/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nexa >

July 14, 2018

Microsoft calls for facial recognition technology rules given 'potential for abuse' | Technology | The Guardian

by Alberto Cammozzo

<https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/14/microsoft-facial-recogni…> Microsoft has called for facial recognition technology to be regulated by government, with for laws governing its acceptable uses. In a blog post on the company’s website on Friday, Microsoft president Brad Smith called for a congressional bipartisan “expert commission” to look into regulating the technology in the US. “It seems especially important to pursue thoughtful government regulation of facial recognition technology, given its broad societal ramifications and potential for abuse,” he wrote. “Without a thoughtful approach, public authorities may rely on flawed or biased technological approaches to decide who to track, investigate or even arrest for a crime.”

July 14, 2018

CfP GIG-ARTS 2019: "Europe as a Global Player in Internet Governance" 16-17 May 2019, Salerno

by Mauro SANTANIELLO

Dear colleagues, Please find hereafter the CFP for the GIG-ARTS 2019 conference. We hope to welcome you in Salerno! ========== *GIG-ARTS 2019 – The Third European Multidisciplinary Conference on Global Internet Governance Actors, Regulations, Transactions and Strategies* *16-17 May 2019, SalernoEurope as a Global Player in Internet Governance* *Organised by:*The Internet & Communication Policy Centre / Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences / Università degli Studi di Salerno *Co-Sponsored By:*The ECPR Standing Group on Internet and Politics, The Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet), the IAMCR Communication Policy and Technology Section, The ICA Communication Law and Policy Division *Call for Abstracts - Deadline: 29 October 2018* Although to varying degrees of autonomy, awareness, and effectiveness over time and issues, European institutions have been engaged in internet governance and policy-making since at least two decades. Both the European Union and Europe as a region have generally played a crucial role in shaping the governance of the internet, at the global, regional and national levels. >From a geopolitical perspective, the EU has been one of the early actors advocating for the internationalisation of the DNS system and, more generally, for the enhancement of the multi-stakeholder governance model. >From a normative point of view, EU institutions as well as Member States have deeply affected highly sensitive internet-related issues, such as privacy and data protection, digital market competition, consumers' rights, copyright, e-commerce, content regulation, the right to be forgotten, etc. On the institutional level, some of the most interesting cases of recent constituent policies have emerged from the European Union, leading to the establishment of new agencies such as the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). Beyond the EU, some European intergovernmental organisations, such as the Council of Europe (CoE), have developed structured initiatives to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law on internet governance issues. Further, a number of European initiatives, such as the European Dialogue on internet Governance (EuroDIG) and the Global internet Policy Observatory (GIPO), have facilitated the transfer of ideas, knowledge, policies and institutional arrangements towards other countries and geographic areas. Finally, European NGOs as well as some European internet companies are currently advancing alternative visions and values about the internet and its governance, enriching the set of internet governance approaches as well as available design options. The third edition of the European Multidisciplinary Conference on Global Internet Governance Actors, Regulations, Transactions and Strategies (GIG-ARTS 2019), will be held exactly twenty years after the entry into force of the Amsterdam Treaty and ten years after the Lisbon Treaty, which are milestones in the history of the European integration process, preparing the EU for enlargement and further deepening of competences, and reinforcing the centrality of democratic principles and the protection of fundamental rights as the Union's foundation. After having addressed “Global Internet Governance as a Diplomacy Issue” at its first edition held in Paris in 2017, and "Inequalities in Internet Governance" at the second edition held in Cardiff in 2018, the 2019 GIG-ARTS conference will explore the role of Europe in the global governance of the internet. In particular, the conference will focus on challenges and opportunities, as well as strengths and weaknesses, of European approaches to internet governance and policy-making. In addition to general internet Governance issues and topics, submissions are particularly welcome on the following themes: - European institutions and Member States in internet governance; - The European approach to the multistakeholder governance model; - The role of the European External Action Service in the Global Internet Governance ecosystem; - Internet governance in the European Neighbourhood Policy; - The EU cybersecurity policy; - Extraterritorial effects of European internet policies; - Internet-related geopolitical challenges for Europe; - The EU and internet-related policy transfer; - EU internet policies in a comparative perspective; - Human rights, democracy and the rule of law in European internet policy and instruments; - Privacy and data protection after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); - Global online platforms and EU general policies (labour, taxation, transport,..); - EU strategies and policies on new technologies (AI, robots, blockchains,..); - European good governance values and internet governance; - The Digital Single Market and international trade; - The EU and the management of critical internet resources; - Populist movements and the European internet policy-making; - EU values, European internet companies, and internet design. *Submission Information and Publication Opportunities*Authors are invited to submit their extended abstracts (no longer than 500 words), describing their research question(s), theoretical framework, approach and methodology, expected findings or empirical outcome. Submitted abstracts will be evaluated through a peer-review process. Abstracts and authors’ information should be submitted through the Easychair conference management system at: *https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2019 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2019>*Authors of selected submissions will have the opportunity to submit their full manuscript for publication. *Key dates*Deadline for abstract submissions: 29 October 2018 Notification to authors: 10 December 2018 Programme publication: 21 January 2019 Conference dates: 16 & 17 May 2019 *GIG-ARTS 2019 Committees * *General Chairs *Francesco Amoretti and Mauro Santaniello Internet & Communication Policy Centre, Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences, University of Salerno, Italy *Scientific Program Committee (TBC)*- Andrea Calderaro (Cardiff University, United Kingdom) - George Christou (University of Warwick, United Kingdom) - William J. Drake (University of Zurich, Switzerland) - Nanette S. Levinson (American University Washington DC, USA) - Robin Mansell (London School of Economics, United Kingdom) - Meryem Marzouki (CNRS and Sorbonne Université, France) - Teresa Numerico (Università di Roma 3, Italy) - Claudia Padovani (Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy) - Lorenzo Pupillo (Centre for European Policy Studies, Belgium) - Katharine Sarikakis (University of Vienna, Austria) - Yves Schemeil (Sciences Po Grenoble, France) - Jamal Shahin (VUB, Belgium & University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) - Michele Sorice (LUISS University, Italy) - Joris van Hoboken (VUB, Belgium & University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) *Organizing Committee at University of Salerno*Maria Carmela Catone, Virgilio D'Antonio, Paolo Diana, Domenico Fracchiolla, Stefania Leone, Michele Nino, Nicola Palladino, Diana Salzano *Venue*The conference will be held at the University of Salerno, on the campus of Fisciano. *Conference Registration and Fees* Registration fees are 100€ for regular participants and 50€ for students showing proof of status. The conference fees include a participant kit as well as coffee breaks and meals. *GIG-ARTS 2019 Communication Details* - Website: events.gig-arts.eu | http://www.internetpolicyresearch.eu - Email for information: events(a)gig-arts.eu - Submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2019 - Twitter: @GigArtsEU - Hashtag: #GIGARTS19 - Mailing list for updates: http://tinyurl.com/yc7rvxm4 =========== Mauro Santaniello Internet & Communication Policy Centre Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences Università degli Studi di Salerno Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132 84084 Fisciano (SA) - Italy E. msantaniello(a)unisa.it W. http://docenti.unisa.it/mauro.santaniello M. +393345217528 Skype: internetpolicy T. twitter.com/webvoodoo

July 13, 2018

Master in Giornalismo ‘Giorgio Bocca’ | iscrizioni

by Francesco Ruggiero

Gentilissimi, siamo lieti di segnalarvi che il Centro Nexa su Internet & Società collaborerà con l'edizione 2018/2020 del Master in Giornalismo "Giorgio Bocca" di Torino. Per essere ammessi alla selezione occorre effettuare la pre-iscrizione *entro* le *ore 15* del *23 luglio 2018*. (il bando è disponibile qui: http://www.mastergiornalismotorino.it/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bando_gior… ). Vi invitiamo a condividere il bando con tutti coloro che possono essere interessati. Ulteriori informazioni: http://www.mastergiornalismotorino.it/ Cordiali saluti, -- Francesco Ruggiero Communication Manager Nexa Center for Internet & Society Politecnico di Torino - DAUIN Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24 - 10129 Torino web: http://nexa.polito.it mail: francesco.ruggiero(a)polito.it tel: 011 090 7219

July 12, 2018

Re: [nexa] How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Global Order | Foreign Affairs

by Giacomo Tesio

Beh, anche nel nostro regime potremmo applicare con profitto l'AI alla politica. Perché non sostituire la *rappresentanza politica* con la *rilevanza statistica*? Ormai l'articolo 67 della Costituzione è stato abrogato: - uno vale uno - due valgono due - tre quarti valgono tre quarti... Perché non disintermediare la Politica? Democrazia diretta algoritmica. Sentenze autogenerate. Immagina il risparmio sui conti pubblici, abolendo Parlamento, Governo e Magistratura in un colpo solo! Vorrei scherzare, ma non riesco a ridere... Peraltro, da un punto di vista tecnico, non sono sicuro che sarebbe necessaria una AGI. Forse si potrebbe già simulare quasi tutto il necessario componendo le tecniche attuali. Quasi tutto. Persino la volontà politica, approssimata dalle risposte a questionari autogenerati. Invece di votare partiti, potremmo rispondere quotidianamente a questionari autogenerati, comodamente dal nostro cellulare. In cambio di un "reddito di cittadinanza", contribuiremmo alla approssimazione della "funzione Politica". Solo per la compassione non saprei proprio come fare. Ma tanto... a cosa serve la compassione? Giacomo 2018-07-11 12:06 GMT+02:00 J.C. DE MARTIN <demartin(a)polito.it>: > > https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2018-07-10/ > how-artificial-intelligence-will-reshape-global-order > <https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2018-07-10/how-artificial-int…> > > How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Global OrderThe Coming > Competition Between Digital Authoritarianism and Liberal Democracy > Jul 10, 2018 > > <http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//www.foreignaffairs.co…> > > > Read the full article on ForeignAffairs.com > <https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2018-07-10/how-artificial-int…> > > > (Sent from my wireless device; please excuse brevity and typos (if any)) > > _______________________________________________ > nexa mailing list > nexa(a)server-nexa.polito.it > https://server-nexa.polito.it/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nexa > >

July 11, 2018

How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Global Order | Foreign Affairs

by J.C. DE MARTIN

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2018-07-10/how-artificial-int… How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Global Order The Coming Competition Between Digital Authoritarianism and Liberal Democracy Jul 10, 2018 Read the full article on ForeignAffairs.com (Sent from my wireless device; please excuse brevity and typos (if any))

July 11, 2018

Re: [nexa] Facebook fined for data breaches in Cambridge Analytica scandal | Technology | The Guardian

by Giacomo Tesio

> In the first quarter of 2018, Facebook took £500,000 in revenue every five and a half minutes. Because of the timing of the breaches, the ICO said it was unable to levy the penalties introduced by the European General Data Protection (GDPR), which caps fines at the higher level of €20m (£17m) or 4% of global turnover – in Facebook’s case, $1.9bn (£1.4bn). The £500,000 cap was set by the Data Protection Act 1998. 500.000 £ = 5 minuti e 30 secondi di profitto = 0.001% del profitto di Facebook in un anno 17.000.000 £ = 3 ore e 7 minuti di profitto = 0.035% del profitto di Facebook in un anno Non so se sia più ridicolo o più deprimente. Giacomo 2018-07-11 8:39 GMT+02:00 Alberto Cammozzo <ac+nexa(a)zeromx.net>: > <https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/11/facebook-fined-for-data-…> > > Facebook is to be fined £500,000, the maximum amount possible, for its part > in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the information commissioner has > announced. > > The fine is for two breaches of the Data Protection Act. The Information > Commissioner’s Office (ICO) concluded that Facebook failed to safeguard its > users’ information and that it failed to be transparent about how that data > was harvested by others. > > “Facebook has failed to provide the kind of protections they are required to > under the Data Protection Act,” said Elizabeth Denham, the information > commissioner. “Fines and prosecutions punish the bad actors, but my real > goal is to effect change and restore trust and confidence in our democratic > system.” > _______________________________________________ > nexa mailing list > nexa(a)server-nexa.polito.it > https://server-nexa.polito.it/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nexa >

July 11, 2018