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Council of Europe Conference, 18-19 April: Internet freedom – from principles to global treaty law?
The conference brought together over 150 representatives of Council of Europe member and non-member states, and members of the business and technical communities, as well as civil society activists from both Europe and beyond. Discussions provided a comprehensive insight into Internet freedom and the normative frameworks that are needed to support it internationally. A set of ten draft principles on Internet governance, proposed by a Council of Europe group of experts, were considered by conference participants as reflecting the spirit of principles developed by the Internet community. The Internet’s sustainability was considered a sine-qua-non condition for Internet freedom. Citizens’ reliance on and confidence in the network, as well as states’ mutual expectations regarding a stable and functioning Internet, give rise to state responsibilities to preserve the Internet. At present these principles can be formalised in a soft law framework. A deeper reflection on the global nature of the Internet and the legal constructs that could support it internationally, as well as on roles of stakeholders, should continue. (more)
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Data protection -
Modernisation of Convention 108
 The public consultation on the
modernisation of Convention 108 led to high quality
contributions of nearly 50 actors, for a total compiled content
of circa 400 pages, originating from state actors (including
non-European ones) as well as other stakeholders (NGOs, academia
and private firms) and individuals. The outcome of this
consultation will be instrumental in the modernisation of
Convention 108 entrusted to the Consultative Committee of the
Convention.
Link to Convention for the protection of individuals with regard to
automatic processing of personal data
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Is an online identity protected by freedom of expression or is it a form of publicity subject to trademark law? Is online privacy a commercial service or a public right? What are the limits of consent when dealing with privacy as a service? What are "free", "open", or "public" services on the Internet and how can citizens use them effectively? What policy initiatives can ensure that the digital networks deliver the goods, spectacles and services for our everyday activities that improve our quality of life? What role for governments, the private sector and civil society? What frameworks for international policy instruments to achieve a fair, inclusive and balanced governance of the media as they go digital? Link to Council of Europe online bookshop More about Divina Frau-Meigs (in French)
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Helping to make the internet accessible to disabled
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Access and
diversity
The Council of Europe’s
CultureWatchEurope Platform (CWE) promotes culture as "the soul
of democracy" by offering an innovative and evidence-based
overview of culture, heritage and media developments in Europe.
CultureWatchEurope adds value to the Organisation’s existing
information tools, programmes and methods by linking them and by
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is a non-profit organisation based in Malta, with offices in Geneva and Belgrade. "Diplo works to strengthen the meaningful participation of all stakeholders in diplomatic practice and international relations." |
Publication Filtering the Internet for copyrighted content in Europe Set up in December 1992, the European Audiovisual Observatory's goal is to gather and distribute information on the audiovisual industry in Europe. The Observatory is a European public service body comprised of 35 member states and the European Community. It operates within the legal framework of the Council of Europe and it works alongside a number of partner organisations, professional organisations from within the industry and a network of correspondents. In addition to its contribution in conferences other major activities are the publication of statistics and newsletters, compilation of databases and information readily available on the web portal. |
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