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Open data a scuola: T4T 2013 Dip. Informatica Università di Torino
by Barbara Demo Sept. 15, 2013

Sept. 15, 2013

Buongiorno a tutti, segnalo e prego diffondere la seconda edizione del Workshop Teachers for teachers, T4T-2013, che la commissione "Didattica dell'informatica nelle scuole" del Dipartimento di Informatica dell'Università di Torino organizza il 23 e 24 settembre prossimi. L'iniziativa è gratuita ed il suo programma si trova in rete sul sito del Workshop http://t4t.di.unito.it/. T4T è pensato per insegnanti di ogni livello e tipo di scuola: si articola in una mattina di presentazioni in aula, cui seguono varie unità svolte interamente in laboratorio. A seconda delle esigenze di ciascun partecipante, è possibile frequentare le unità selettivamente (anche una sola) oppure seguendo percorsi che si articolano in più unità. Per avere accesso alle attività in laboratorio è necessario registrarsi sul sito. Grazie molte. Cordiali saluti, Barbara Demo e la commissione "Didattica dell'informatica nelle scuole" Dipartimento di Informatica dell'Università di Torino. ___________________________________________________ /G. Barbara Demo / Dipartimento di Informatica - Universita' di Torino c.so Svizzera 185, 10149 Torino, Italy /Coordinatrice del gruppo di lavoro Informatica e scuola del // //GRIN - Associazione Italiana dei Ricercatori e Docenti di Informatica //nelle università/

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Chiusi: "Fact-checking del discorso di Casaleggio a Cernobbio"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 14, 2013

Sept. 14, 2013

Fabio Chiusi (che, lo dico in anteprima, sarà uno dei relatori della conferenza annuale Nexa di sabato 30 novembre 2013) analizza il discorso di Casaleggio a Cernobbio: http://www.valigiablu.it/fact-checking-del-discorso-di-casaleggio-a-cernobb… juan carlos

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Roma, 4-6 ottobre, W3C, "Internet Identity Eco-system Seminar"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 2013

Segnalo, tra gli altri, Morozov, Rodotà e Zimmerman. juan carlos http://www.w3.org/2013/05/iie-seminar/Overview.html The primary purpose of this seminar is to develop a common background for understanding the new forms of production and valorisation based on the Internet and the emerging identity eco-system. In particular, this workshop wants to investigate the emergence and expansion of the "identity marketplace." and focusing on its implications and consequences on the economy and shifting relationships of power. During the last few years, the Internet economy has mainly developed using a business model that offers services for free to the end users, but at the same time creates profits by aggregating, exchanging, and selling personal data with implications on the users' privacy and digital rights. The principal purpose of this work is to develop a common background for understanding the new forms of production and valorisation based on the Internet. In particular, this workshop wants to investigate the emergence and expansion of the the new identity marketplace and focus on both the social and economic implications. The huge financial and technical resources needed for the worldwide processing, and managing of such a massive amount of personal information, leads naturally to the formation of global oligopolies. For example, already the internet is increasingly dominated by a small number of platforms: Google controls nearly 82% of the global search market and 98% of the mobile search market, Facebook is dominates over 90% of social networking, and Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft dominant the mobile market and cloud-based services platforms. Given this trajectory, it seems that the new identity eco-system will also likely globally be dominated by a single company or handful of competitors. Another possibility is state intervention, but so far this has not been forthcoming, although it has been revealed that state intelligence agencies like the NSA have been gathering vast amounts of personal data. Due to the complexity of the internet and the emerging identity ecosystem, much analysis so has been limited to specific disciplinary backgrounds. We are facing the difficulty of grasping this pervasive system in an holistic way where the actors involved in the production and shaping of this system (such as developers, hackers, and designers), often perceive only a very limited role, while those who develop socio-economic approaches do not understand the technical details. This initiative aims at activating a process of recomposition of subjectivities from various disciplines that will raise awareness of the stakes of the political economy of the Internet, resulting in a common vision that can lead to the creation of a constituency to work on awareness, rights, claims, self-governance issues, and technical standards: the kind of work necessary in order to preserve an open multi-stakeholder governance in the new identity eco-system.

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Benkler: "Time to tame the NSA behemoth trampling our rights"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 2013

Ecco l'ultimo articolo di Yochai Benkler (Garante Nexa) sulla vicenda NSA. juan carlos Time to tame the NSA behemoth trampling our rights /From leaks and Fisa court papers, it's clear the NSA is a bloated spying bureaucracy out of control. It can't be reformed by insiders/ Yochai Benkler theguardian.com, Friday 13 September 2013 08.15 EDT The spate of new NSA <http://www.theguardian.com/world/nsa> disclosures substantially raises the stakes of this debate. We now know that the intelligence establishment systematically undermines oversight by lying to both Congress <http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/18/rand-paul-clapper-lying-nsa-su…> and the courts <http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/nsa-violated-privacy-rules-aud…>. We know that the NSA infiltrates internet <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/internet> standard-setting processes to security protocols <http://www.propublica.org/article/the-nsas-secret-campaign-to-crack-undermi…> that make surveillance <http://www.theguardian.com/world/surveillance> harder. We know that the NSA uses persuasion, subterfuge, and legal coercion to distort software and hardware product design <http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/05/nsa-gchq-encryption-codes-secu…> by commercial companies. We have learned that in pursuit of its bureaucratic mission to obtain signals intelligence in a pervasively networked world, the NSA has mounted a systematic campaign against the foundations of American power: constitutional checks and balances, technological leadership, and market entrepreneurship. The NSA scandal is no longer about privacy <http://www.theguardian.com/world/privacy>, or a particular violation of constitutional or legislative obligations. The American body politic is suffering a severe case of auto-immune disease: our defense system is attacking other critical systems of our body. [...] Continua qui: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/13/nsa-behemoth-trampling…

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BoF: Letter to the Commission about net neutrality
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 2013

URL di questa lettera: https://www.bof.nl/live/wp-content/uploads/20130913-ODonohue.pdf BIT OF FREEDOM - https://www.bof.nl/ European Commission Mr Pearse O'Donohue Cabinet of Vice-President Neelie Kroes per e-mail: pearse.o'donohue(a)ec.europa.eu Re: European Commission proposal on net neutrality Dear Mr O'Donohue, We are very concerned about the net neutrality provisions in the draft Regulation. Our meeting of 12 September could not allay our concerns. Firstly, during the meeting we expressed our concerns regarding the prominent role for 'specialized services' in the draft Regulation. We used the example of a 'Facebook only' mobile subscription as an undesirable service that could be offered to consumers under the draft. We explained the reasons behind this specific concern and asked you to confirm whether or not such a service would be allowed under Article 23(2) of the draft proposal. We were disappointed that you could not exclude this possibility. This has increased our concerns over the limited scope of the actual net neutrality provision in Article 23(5). Furthermore, the requirement that impairment of the general quality of internet access services should be “substantial”, although deleted in the final proposal of Article 23(2), is still present in recital 50 of the proposal, thus further confirming the concerns we shared with you during our meeting. Secondly, we asked you whether you could confirm the guarantee by your colleague Mr. Heath, via Twitter on 11 September as well as in person prior to our meeting, that the Dutch net neutrality law can remain in place as is, if the draft were to be adopted unamended. When asked for such a confirmation, you noted that Mr. Heath, an official EU spokesperson, merely 'talks to journalists', suggesting that his statements are not to be taken seriously. You also claimed that it was impossible for the Commission to issue a binding statement on this matter. We were shocked to learn that promises issued to the press and the general public by a spokesperson on behalf of the Commission on this matter are apparently deemed worthless by you. We hereby kindly ask the European Commission to confirm in writing that it considers Dutch net neutrality law to be compatible with the current draft proposal, thus guaranteeing that it will not initiate infringement proceedings against the Netherlands in relation to this law. Another issue, which we sadly did not have time to discuss, is Article 23(5)(a) of the draft proposal, which mentions the prevention or impediment of serious crimes as a ground for applying traffic management measures. This addition is already worrisome in itself, as it may have grave consequences for freedom of expression online. However, Dutch net neutrality law does not recognize crime prevention as a reason to restrict internet traffic. We would therefore appreciate if the Commission's statement regarding the compatibility of Dutch net neutrality law is extended to include this specific paragraph. Finally, as regards the tone of the meeting, in response to our sincere concerns, you acted in a rude and condescending manner. We trust you will provide us with a more constructive response in writing. We look forward to your swift reply. We will publish this letter and your response on our website. Regards, Janneke Slöetjes Ot van Daalen Cc Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs

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Apple’s Fingerprint ID May Mean You Can’t ‘Take the Fifth’
by gianluca Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 2013

Apple’s Fingerprint ID May Mean You Can’t ‘Take the Fifth’ by Marcia Hofmann There’s a lot of talk around biometric authentication since Apple introduced its newest iPhone, which will let users unlock their device with a fingerprint. Given Apple’s industry-leading position, it’s probably not a far stretch to expect this kind of authentication to take off. Some even argue <http://www.marketwatch.com/story/will-passwords-soon-be-all-thumbs-2013-09-…> that Apple’s move is a death knell for authenticators based on what a user knows (like passwords and PIN numbers). While there’s a great deal of discussion around the pros and cons <https://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram-9808.html#biometrics> of fingerprint authentication — from the hackability <http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/09/what-if-apples-new-phone-has-fingerpri…> of the technique to the reliability <http://weblog.invasivecode.com/post/57447455012/will-a-fingerprint-sensor-b…> of readers — no one’s focusing on the /legal/ effects of moving from PINs to fingerprints. continua qui http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/09/the-unexpected-result-of-fingerprint-a…

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Fw: 10 premi alle migliori tesi su "ETIC" da AICA e ROTARY International
by Mariella Berra Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 2013

----- Original Message ----- From: AICA-COMUNICAZIONI To: ml-aicanewsletter Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:32 PM Subject: 10 premi alle migliori tesi su "ETIC" da AICA e ROTARY International PREMI ETIC 2013-2014 AICA e ROTARY INTERNATIONAL (Distretti 2031, 2032, 2041, 2042, 2050, 2080, 2100, 2110 e 2120), con il patrocinio della Fondazione CRUI, promuovono la quarta edizione del bando per l'assegnazione di 10 Premi (1 premio nazionale dell'importo di Euro 3.150, 9 premi distrettuali dell'importo di Euro 2.650 ciascuno) per tesi di laurea o di dottorato su argomenti concernenti l'area dell'ETIC (Etica e Tecnologie dell'Informazione e della Comunicazione). Possono partecipare al concorso laureati che abbiano conseguito il titolo presso una Università italiana o dottori di ricerca che abbiano consegnato formalmente la tesi o superato l'esame finale di dottorato nel periodo 1 aprile 2013 - 28 febbraio 2014. La domanda di partecipazione dovrà essere presentata entro il 7 marzo 2014 per via telematica, accedendo al sito di AICA www.aicanet.it In allegato si inoltra la locandina del bando con invito a diffonderla a quanti possono essere interessati. Il bando verrà presentato al Congresso AICA 2013, in programma dal 18 al 20 Settembre a Fisciano (SA) dove si svolgerà anche la premiazione dei vincitori della precedente edizione del premio. Con i migliori saluti Giulio Occhini Direttore AICA ____________________________________ AICA Piazzale Rodolfo Morandi, 2 - 20121 Milano Tel. +39 02 7645501 comunicazioni(a)aicanet.it - www.aicanet.it

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Paper: "Evaluating Graduated Response"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 12, 2013

Sept. 12, 2013

Evaluating Graduated Response Rebecca Giblin <http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=656650> Monash University - Faculty of Law September 6, 2013 http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2322516 *Abstract: * It has been more than three years since the first countries began implementing 'graduated responses', requiring ISPs to take a range of measures to police their users' copyright infringements. Graduated responses now exist in a range of forms in seven jurisdictions. Right-holders describe them as 'successful' and 'effective' and are agitating for their further international roll-out. But what is the evidence in support of these claims? After providing a detailed snapshot of the structure and application of graduated response schemes in France, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, the U.K., Ireland and the U.S., the paper synthesizes the available evidence regarding the efficacy of the various arrangements, and then evaluates the extent to which they are actually achieving the copyright law's aims. Of course, as the work acknowledges, it is impossible to identify any one unifying target or rationale. Accordingly, the paper evaluates the extent to which the global graduated response is helping to achieve any of several distinct aims that are often put forward to justify the grant and expansion of copyright (while being agnostic as to which, if any, should be preferred). Thus, it asks: 1. To what extent does graduated response reduce infringement? 2. To what extent does graduated response maximize authorized uses? 3. To what extent does graduated response promote learning and culture by encouraging the creation and dissemination of a wide variety of creative materials? The analysis demonstrates that, judged against these measures, there is little to no evidence that that graduated responses are either 'successful' or 'effective'. The analysis casts into doubt the case for their future international roll-out and suggests that existing schemes should be reconsidered. *Number of Pages in PDF File:* 61 *Keywords:* copyright, ISP liability, tertiary liability, infringement, United Kingdom, South Korea, New Zealand, United States, Taiwan, Ireland, France, Hadopi, infringement notices, enforcement *JEL Classification:* O34, K00 working papers series Date posted: September 8, 2013

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Pagamenti elettronici nella PA
by Diego Giorio Sept. 12, 2013

Sept. 12, 2013

http://www.digitpa.gov.it/notizie/linee-guida-sui-pagamenti-elettronici-del… Dopo il parere positivo della Banca d'Italia, sono state pubblicate le linee guida per i pagamenti elettronici nella PA Saluti a tutti Diego

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I codici della democrazia
by Giulio De Petra Sept. 12, 2013

Sept. 12, 2013

Venerdì comincia a Milano una tre giorni importante. http://codicidellademocrazia.partecipate.it/ Non l'ennesimo convegno per esperti dell'ultimo minuto, ma un incontro laboratorio tra chi ha prodotto strumenti e, soprattutto, li ha anche usati, e ha voglia di mettere in comune esperienza e competenza. Spero che saremo in tanti Giulio Inviato da iPad

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