Business unit separation, data sharing and stress tests could work for platforms The idea that technology platforms could be regulated in ways similar to those imposed on banks after the 2008 financial crash is explored in the Economist. Large tech companies are held in similar disrepute to the way banks were then, argues the magazine. Approaches such… [Read More]
AGCOM: A Survey to map the Digital Ecosystem is launched
On February 4th, 2021, the Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM – the Italian Regulatory Authority for the communications sectors) adopted Resolution No. 44/21/CONS, launching a survey relating to the services provided by online platforms, identifying Commissioners Laura Aria and Elisa Giomi as Rapporteurs. The survey is part of an enduring commitment taken by AGCOM… [Read More]
Summary Report on the IIC Australia Chapter: Unpacking the Media Reform Green Paper
A summary report on the IIC Australia Chapter in-person event which took place on 1 March 2021. During this meeting, panellists discussed their views on the Federal Government’s Media Reform Green Paper and it’s direction. Access the report here.
IIC/BEREC Telecommunications & Media Forum 2021
Date: 26th – 27th May 2021Location: Online Strengthening Europe’s digital communications capability, resilience and inclusivity Following the success of the joint conference held in Riga in 2019 celebrating the IIC’s 50th anniversary and BEREC’s 10th anniversary, the two organisations agreed to continue collaborating biennially. We are therefore delighted to be arranging this joint event as… [Read More]
Twelve months and counting…
IIC Director General Lynn Robinson took up her post in March 2020, just as the Covid-19 outbreak began turning into a pandemic. Here she reflects on her first 12 months leading the institute. 1. Your first year at the IIC obviously hasn’t been what you were expecting, but what’s been the hardest part? When I… [Read More]
Chris Chapman on International Women’s Day 2021
A message from IIC President, Chris Chapman on International Women’s Day 2021. Watch here.