20 years ago, what is now regarded as one of the major threats facing the developed world was then confined to sci-fi movies. In a fascinating recent talk on the evolution of the internet, Dr Bob Pepper of Facebook produced some slides from a presentation he gave in 1997, when he was at the FCC…. [Read More]
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SHORTCOMINGS OF THE EU PROPOSAL FOR FREE FLOW OF DATA
On 19 September 2017, the European Commission published a proposal for a new regulation prohibiting mandatory localisation requirements for non-personal data in the EU.1 The importance of this proposal to achieving a competitive data economy in Europe is reflected by the member states’ decision to prioritise it for legislation. On 19 December 2017, the European… [Read More]
NYT: DON’T GIVE UP ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
It has been over six years since I last floated in zero gravity through the tunnel that connects the space shuttle to the International Space Station. I visited this orbiting laboratory on four occasions between 2001 and 2011. Every time I approached the station, I was in awe of its complexity and its beauty. But… [Read More]
BLOG: INTERNET COMPANIES CAN HELP CHILDREN, AND THEMSELVES
There has been much discussion recently about the obligations of major internet players, particularly social media networks, to make more strenuous efforts to monitor the activity on their platforms. Welcome as they are, however many moderators the social networks hire, the idea that they can provide full protection for children is no more realistic than… [Read More]
UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL DISRUPTION: AUSTRALIA NEEDS TO MOVE FASTER
The Australian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IICA) kicked off its seminar and events series with a session this week on Connectivity and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, in partnership with UTS’ Centre for Media Transition. As part of its drive to reinvigorate quality dialogue in Australia about global media, telecommunications and technology trends… [Read More]
NEW IIC AUSTRALIA COMMITTEE TO REIGNITE AND LEAD COMMUNICATIONS POLICY DISCUSSION
In light of the ever changing communications landscape the new committee of the Australian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IICA) plans to reinvigorate in Australia and regionally global media, telecommunications and technology policy discussion and debate through a series of focused events and projects. The new committee will work in close collaboration… [Read More]