Council of Europe Media and information society division

Calendar 2010

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	- SEPTEMBER * 14-17/9 IGF (Vilnius) * 15/9 Meeting of the MC-S-CI * 27-28/9 Meeting of the MC-NM - OCTOBER * 12-13/10 Meeting of the MC-S-PG * 14-15/10 CDMC-BUREAU - NOVEMBER * 8-9/11 Meeting of the MC-S-CI * 16-19 13th CDMC meeting
Memos

	Journalism 2010 Retaining Professionalism, Regaining Credibility
	EPRA 31st meeting
	Public service media: future or funeral?
	“New Technologies: Your Life? Your Health? Your Privacy? Our Human Rights”

The recent achievements of the CDMC and of the Media & Information Society Division

Media and Information Society

The constant developments in the information society give Council of Europe the challenge of defending and maintaining its fundamental principles in new environments. While pursuing its important efforts in "traditional" media and their role in the democratic process, the Steering Committee on Media and New Communication Services (CDMC) is also working on freedom of expression in the complex context of the new communications services.

News

[22/06/2010] The 12th CDMC meeting addresses important issues on Internet governance

The Seering Committee on Media and New Communication Services (CDMC) held its 12th meeting in Strasbourg, from 8 to 11 June. It worked on several draft Committee of Ministers declaration, respectively on network neutrality, the management of the Internet protocol address resources in the public interest and on the Digital agenda for Europe. It also discussed creative rights in the Internet age in light of the Parliamentary Assembly Recommendation on the subject. As regards the work programme of the CDMC for the coming months, a hearing will be organised during the next meeting (16-19 November 2010) on "jurisdiction shopping" in respect of defamation; possible action or guidance to offer to member states will be explored for the implementation of their commitment to review national legislation and/or practice on a regular basis to ensure that any impact of anti-terrorism measures on the right to freedom of expression and information is consistent with Council of Europe standards.

[28/05/2010] Council of Europe more closely involved in Internet governance

A declaration on enhanced participation of member states in Internet governance matters – Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) was adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 26 May. The Committee of Ministers recognised the role that GAC can play in ensuring that activities carried out in connection with the management of Internet resources under the remit of ICANN take full account of international human rights law and other public policy objectives. It emphasised the contribution that the Council of Europe can make in encouraging due consideration of fundamental rights and freedoms in ICANN policy-making processes. Therefore, the Committee of Ministers encouraged all Council of Europe member states to actively participate in GAC and invited the Secretary General to make arrangements for the Council of Europe to participate as an observer in GAC’s activities. In consultation with GAC, ICANN and other relevant stakeholders, ways should also be explored for the Council of Europe to contribute to arrangement concerning GAC’s secretariat, subject to budget neutrality. ==>Link to the declaration

[26/05/2010] Internet Literacy Handbook - German version available
The Internet Literacy Handbook is a guide for parents, teachers and young people, with practical tips and suggestions for classroom activities. The guide explains on getting the most out of the Internet and how to protect privacy on websites and social networks. The german version of the handbook is now available in Flash and Html format.
==> Link to the handbook

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