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The Week in Internet News: ‘Five Eyes’ Demand Access to Encrypted Information
Technology
10 September 2018
The Week in Internet News: ‘Five Eyes’ Demand Access to Encrypted Information
Prying eyes: The so-called Five Eyes – the surveillance alliance of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K. and the...
Even Better MANRS During August
Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS)
8 September 2018
Even Better MANRS During August
We already discussed the MANRS activities during SANOG 32 where we organised a Network Security Workshop and signed an...
We Need a Common Language for the Internet of Things
Internet of Things (IoT)
7 September 2018
We Need a Common Language for the Internet of Things
When someone tells me they have bought smart light bulbs, an Internet-connected pet cam, or any other Internet of...
From Imagination to Action: In Latin America, Building the Internet That Women Want
Internet Governance
6 September 2018
From Imagination to Action: In Latin America, Building the Internet That Women Want
In 1843, Ada Lovelace published “Sketch of the analytical engine invented by Charles Babbage” in the book Scientific Memoirs. But because...
Our Right to Protect Our Autonomy and Human Dignity
Encryption
5 September 2018
Our Right to Protect Our Autonomy and Human Dignity
“We are entering a new world in which data may be more important than software.” – Tim O’Reilly In...
My Experience As an APrIGF18 Fellow
Internet Governance
4 September 2018
My Experience As an APrIGF18 Fellow
The 2018 Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) took place last month in Vanuatu. Tripti Jain, who attended as an...
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European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 1 – 7 September 2018
Internet Access EU: Lobbying intensifies ahead of key vote on EU Copyright Directive Both sides of the debate on...
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European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 25 – 31 August 2018
Internet Access EU: Commission blames Member States for being behind target on broadband coverage The European Commission has responded...
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Highlights from ISOC Africa – August 2018
Africa Regional Bureau Newsletter for August 2018
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LAC Newsletter – August 2018 Edition
The regional community gathered in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 2018 edition of LACIGF, while the Regional Bureau for...
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Digital Accessibility Guidelines – Building an Accessible Internet
Introduction The United Nations estimates that one in six people live with disability – that is a total of...
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Middle East Newletter – August 2018 Edition
Hello World, and Marhaba from the Middle East! Thank you for reading our very first Middle East member newsletter.