The document discusses intellectual property, copyright, and related legal issues. It provides an overview of what is covered by copyright, including economic rights like reproduction and distribution rights, as well as moral rights of attribution and integrity. It outlines recent changes and developments in copyright law through international agreements and legislation in Australia. Current legal cases involving internet piracy and fair use of headlines are also summarized. Alternative approaches to copyright like copyleft and Creative Commons are mentioned.
Copyright, Open Science, and Challenges for Research LibrariesAndres Guadamuz
This document discusses open science and challenges for research libraries. It summarizes views from the European Commission and White House supporting open access to publicly funded research to benefit the economy and innovation. It also outlines recent legal developments regarding orphan works, open licensing like CC 4.0, and cases establishing that open licensing and self-archiving can preempt copyright disputes. Data mining and ensuring open repository policies and APIs were discussed as ongoing issues.
This document discusses the evolving landscape of intermediary liability for online services. It covers the following key points:
1. Early internet saw broad intermediary liability but DMCA and E-Commerce Directive established limited safe harbors. Recent cases like Viacom v YouTube have challenged these protections.
2. Blocking and filtering requirements have been considered in cases like iiNet in Australia, Scarlet v SABAM in Belgium, and blocking orders for sites like The Pirate Bay in the UK.
3. The "right to be forgotten" established in the Google Spain case now allows individuals to request removal of certain personal links from search results, shifting liability to search engines. This has resulted in Google granting
SOPA, OPEN, ACTA and parallel copyright reforms in Europe, The right way to t...beamatinet
Conference Jan. 23 2012, Stanford Law School on SOPA, OPEN, ACTA and parallel copyright reforms in Europe, The right way to tackle online infringement?
(by @beamartinet)
Australia has weaker "fair dealing" copyright laws compared to "fair use" laws in other countries. The government expanded fair dealing rights in 2006 but these new rights were limited. When Australia signed a free trade agreement with the US in 2004, it agreed to strengthen copyright protections in ways that reduced consumers' rights, such as extending the copyright term and criminalizing more infringements. The agreement also prohibited circumventing digital rights management technologies, preventing consumers from making use of their new fair dealing rights. Free trade agreements can hamstring future reforms to intellectual property laws by creating a patchwork of binding international obligations. Rights related to intellectual property influence fundamental rights and should not be modified through trade negotiations. Advocates propose adopting charters
Copyright law revision on both sides of the AtlanticMark Seeley
The document discusses ongoing discussions around copyright law reforms in both the European Union and United States to address the digital environment. In Brussels, the focus is on creating a digital single market in Europe, while in Washington the discussions center around more specific initiatives like modernizing the Copyright Office. Both regions agree more needs to be done to protect copyrighted works online and improve enforcement. Differences include the EU's focus on harmonizing exceptions across countries and issues around digital research, while the US does not have the same harmonization concerns.
The document summarizes issues around intellectual property, privacy and social media based on a presentation given to the Sydney University Ethics Committee. It discusses how social media like Facebook are now a major forum for online conversations but content is published more permanently without security. Key issues covered include which laws govern new media, risks of evidence recovery from social media data, legal standards for electronic documents, and jurisdictional challenges for social media cases. It also outlines relevant Australian privacy and copyright legislation as well as recent social media controversies around data collection and privacy settings.
This summarises my full report on the role and responsibilities of online intermediaries re copyright infringement, June 2011. The conclusion is that the rush to graduated response solutions is premature given their drawbacks and that legal attention should first go to creating better legal frameworks for facilitating legal online content delivery.
The document discusses intellectual property, copyright, and related legal issues. It provides an overview of what is covered by copyright, including economic rights like reproduction and distribution rights, as well as moral rights of attribution and integrity. It outlines recent changes and developments in copyright law through international agreements and legislation in Australia. Current legal cases involving internet piracy and fair use of headlines are also summarized. Alternative approaches to copyright like copyleft and Creative Commons are mentioned.
Copyright, Open Science, and Challenges for Research LibrariesAndres Guadamuz
This document discusses open science and challenges for research libraries. It summarizes views from the European Commission and White House supporting open access to publicly funded research to benefit the economy and innovation. It also outlines recent legal developments regarding orphan works, open licensing like CC 4.0, and cases establishing that open licensing and self-archiving can preempt copyright disputes. Data mining and ensuring open repository policies and APIs were discussed as ongoing issues.
This document discusses the evolving landscape of intermediary liability for online services. It covers the following key points:
1. Early internet saw broad intermediary liability but DMCA and E-Commerce Directive established limited safe harbors. Recent cases like Viacom v YouTube have challenged these protections.
2. Blocking and filtering requirements have been considered in cases like iiNet in Australia, Scarlet v SABAM in Belgium, and blocking orders for sites like The Pirate Bay in the UK.
3. The "right to be forgotten" established in the Google Spain case now allows individuals to request removal of certain personal links from search results, shifting liability to search engines. This has resulted in Google granting
SOPA, OPEN, ACTA and parallel copyright reforms in Europe, The right way to t...beamatinet
Conference Jan. 23 2012, Stanford Law School on SOPA, OPEN, ACTA and parallel copyright reforms in Europe, The right way to tackle online infringement?
(by @beamartinet)
Australia has weaker "fair dealing" copyright laws compared to "fair use" laws in other countries. The government expanded fair dealing rights in 2006 but these new rights were limited. When Australia signed a free trade agreement with the US in 2004, it agreed to strengthen copyright protections in ways that reduced consumers' rights, such as extending the copyright term and criminalizing more infringements. The agreement also prohibited circumventing digital rights management technologies, preventing consumers from making use of their new fair dealing rights. Free trade agreements can hamstring future reforms to intellectual property laws by creating a patchwork of binding international obligations. Rights related to intellectual property influence fundamental rights and should not be modified through trade negotiations. Advocates propose adopting charters
Copyright law revision on both sides of the AtlanticMark Seeley
The document discusses ongoing discussions around copyright law reforms in both the European Union and United States to address the digital environment. In Brussels, the focus is on creating a digital single market in Europe, while in Washington the discussions center around more specific initiatives like modernizing the Copyright Office. Both regions agree more needs to be done to protect copyrighted works online and improve enforcement. Differences include the EU's focus on harmonizing exceptions across countries and issues around digital research, while the US does not have the same harmonization concerns.
The document summarizes issues around intellectual property, privacy and social media based on a presentation given to the Sydney University Ethics Committee. It discusses how social media like Facebook are now a major forum for online conversations but content is published more permanently without security. Key issues covered include which laws govern new media, risks of evidence recovery from social media data, legal standards for electronic documents, and jurisdictional challenges for social media cases. It also outlines relevant Australian privacy and copyright legislation as well as recent social media controversies around data collection and privacy settings.
This summarises my full report on the role and responsibilities of online intermediaries re copyright infringement, June 2011. The conclusion is that the rush to graduated response solutions is premature given their drawbacks and that legal attention should first go to creating better legal frameworks for facilitating legal online content delivery.
This document analyzes the zero-price rule regarding Netflix's lawsuit against SK Broadband in Korea in 2021. It discusses how the zero-price rule aims to ensure fairness between content providers but may not achieve this due to the power of large companies. It also examines cases where eyeball ISPs have argued for paid peering, such as Comcast and Netflix, and provides an economic analysis of the SK Broadband vs. Netflix issue using the lens of complementary goods and how prices and surpluses would be affected if SK Broadband could charge Netflix.
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers should treat all Internet data as equal and not discriminate or charge differently based on user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or method of communication. The document discusses arguments for and against net neutrality regulation. Proponents argue it ensures equal access and innovation, while opponents counter that prioritization could boost efficiency and funding is needed for network upgrades. With new technologies, the debate has intensified around whether governments should intervene in network management practices.
The document discusses the topic of net neutrality and analyzes arguments for and against it. It begins by defining net neutrality as the principle that internet service providers should allow equal access to all legal online content without favoring some sources over others. The document then examines debates around whether net neutrality regulations in the US successfully create a truly equal internet or if they are an "illusion." It also explores the importance of net neutrality for minority communities and small businesses. Finally, the document outlines current US policies, including net neutrality rules passed by the FCC, and concludes that net neutrality needs to be protected to maintain equality and prevent large corporations from gaining control over internet access.
Data Protection and "Intermediary" Responsibility: An Historical PerspectiveDavid Erdos
These slides look historically at the tension between being in "control" of personal data and benefiting from certain freedom of expression shields when acting as an “intermediary” between an original content producer and an end user. It is show that these tensions emerged as early as the 1980s in European data protection, with both the French and certain Scandinavian Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) adopting a strict construction of law vis-à-vis provides of interactive services on the Minitel and various news archive and other public databases respectively. By the late 1990s when the e-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC was being negotiated a similar tension re-emerged in the form of the data protection “exemption” (art. 1(5)(b)) and the more general ambiguity as to whether “active” as opposed to “passive” services could benefit from the “host” shield (art. 14) in any case. A partial solution to the latter question was found in the reasonable “duties of care” preamble inserted in the instrument as recital 48. These early debates cast a new perspective on more contemporary developments in EU data protection and e-Commerce case law including C-131/12 Google Spain, C-507/17 Google v CNIL and C-18/18 Glawischnig-Piesczek.
This document discusses net neutrality and resource allocation efficiency from an economics perspective. It provides background on the net neutrality debate and definitions used in the US and Japan. It then analyzes issues around the "zero-price rule" which prohibits broadband providers from charging other parties to deliver content to consumers. The document analyzes several court cases and argues that in economic terms, the problem can be framed as one of restrictions on transactions imposed by internet service providers (ISPs) with market dominance. It also models the situation between Netflix and SK broadband as one of complementary goods and how pricing could impact the market equilibrium.
This document discusses the history of net neutrality debates and regulations. It provides background on how concerns about net neutrality began in the 1990s with mergers between cable and broadband companies. It also outlines some of the key issues in net neutrality debates, such as blocking, discrimination in quality of service, and charging practices by internet service providers. The document examines approaches to net neutrality regulation in different countries and regions over time. It raises outstanding questions about practices like zero rating and discusses the development of net neutrality laws and regulations internationally.
Sookman federal circuit_internet_and_copyright_bsookman
This document provides an overview of recent developments related to internet and copyright in Canada. It discusses Canada's legislative changes through the Copyright Modernization Act, including implementing protections for technological protection measures, expanding exceptions for format shifting and time shifting, and establishing safe harbors for internet service providers. It also summarizes some key Canadian judicial decisions related to copyright. The document analyzes how Canada's approaches to these issues compare to those of other countries like the United States and members of the European Union.
The document discusses electronic petitioning (ePetitions) and citizen participation. It provides examples of ePetition systems used in various governments and local authorities. Key points addressed include the purpose and benefits of petitions, how they can increase civic engagement, important considerations for managing an ePetition workflow and moderating petitions, and the role of a code of conduct. Implementing an ePetition system is presented as an achievable first step for local governments to enhance democratic participation.
Creative Commons and Government in AustraliaccAustralia
This document summarizes a lecture about Creative Commons and the digital economy given by Professor Anne Fitzgerald at Queensland University of Technology Law Faculty. It discusses the application of Creative Commons licensing to public sector information and government copyright materials. It provides background on how Creative Commons has come to be applied to public sector information in Australia over time, through various government reviews and reports recommending more open access and reuse of public data and content.
Peer To Patent Presentation To Ce Bit Conference 3 Nov 2010 2010v2pptPaulettePaterson
This document discusses a case study of Peer to Patent Australia, a pilot program that tested using public participation to assist in the patent examination process. It allowed registered reviewers to submit prior art to be considered by patent examiners for applications in business methods and computer software. The goals were to improve patent quality and information available to examiners. Key lessons learned included the need for risk minimization, change management, and flexibility. While still conservative, the patent office was able to conduct an innovative trial, laying the foundation for more improvements to the intellectual property system through collaborative governance and open data sharing.
Regulating Online Platform and Controlling Zero-RatingToshiya Jitsuzumi
This document summarizes a presentation on regulating online platforms and controlling zero-rating. It discusses the challenges posed by increasing online platforms and mobile broadband dominance. It defines online platforms and their economic characteristics like network effects. It outlines the impacts of platforms on businesses, consumers, and the economy. It shows data on the market share and performance of major platforms and search engines. It discusses challenges for competition authorities in regulating platforms, like defining market boundaries for multi-sided platforms. It proposes a market-based light-touch regulatory approach for Japanese policymakers.
Copyright and Open Content Licensing: the role of the Creative Commons licencesccAustralia
"Copyright and Open Content Licensing: the role of the Creative Commons licences", presented by Professor Anne Fitzgerald as seminar 1 of 4 in the Creative Commons and the Digital Economy series, 2012. For full details see event page at http://creativecommons.org.au/events/digitaleconomy
This document discusses internet intermediaries and cyber norms. It provides examples of internet governance organizations that follow multistakeholder and bottom-up models of governance like ICANN, IETF, APNIC and TWNIC. It also examines areas of international law that can help protect the core of the internet, such as law of the sea, air law, and international human rights law. Furthermore, it outlines different models of public goods governance and discusses how cyber norms, defined as collective expectations for proper behavior, can help regulate behavior in cyberspace along with law, market forces and architecture.
Creative Commons in Education (incl. OER and MOOCs) and ResearchccAustralia
"Creative Commons in Education (including Open Educational Resources and MOOCs", presented by Professor Anne Fitzgerald, seminar 3 of 4 in the Creative Commons and the Digital Economy series, 2012. For full details see event page at http://creativecommons.org.au/events/digitaleconomy
Going Digital seminar, Hobart, Tasmania, 27 June 2014 - Dr Anne Fitzgerald: "...Anne Fitzgerald
Presentation "Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Economy" by Dr Anne Fitzgerald at the "Going Digital - Law for the Digital Economy" seminar, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia on 27 June 2014, covering legal challenges and opportunities in the digital economy.
This document discusses network neutrality, which is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally without restrictions on content or platforms. It provides a brief history of net neutrality concerns, including legislation supporting net neutrality in 2007 and companies blocking or throttling traffic in 2007-2008. The document outlines arguments for and against net neutrality. Proponents believe it fosters innovation and open communication, while opponents such as cable and telecommunications companies argue they have invested in infrastructure and need mechanisms for upstarts to pay for network use.
This document defines net neutrality and discusses its legal issues. It provides an overview of net neutrality, defining it as the principle that internet service providers should treat all data equally without discrimination. It then discusses arguments for and against net neutrality, including debates around control of data, digital rights, bandwidth usage, and level of competition in the internet market. The document also reviews net neutrality laws and regulations in countries like the US, India, Chile, and the Netherlands.
Apresentação feita por Jeanette Hofmann, Diretora do Instituto Humboldt para Internet e Sociedade, durante abertura do IV Fórum da Internet no Brasil no dia 25 de abril de 2014.
Creative Commons use by Government in Australia 2012ccAustralia
"Creative Commons use by Government in Australia (2012)", presented by Professor Anne Fitzgerald, at the Creative Commons Asia Pacific conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 11 November 2012
The document discusses developments in product distribution and intellectual property related to satellite radio and Spotify. It describes how satellite radio companies like Sirius XM have overcome challenges to provide streaming services worldwide. Laws like the Satellite Home Viewer Act of 1988 and Performance Rights Act govern satellite radio by controlling broadcasting and requiring licenses. The document also examines Spotify, describing how it was founded in 2006 and offers both free, ad-supported streaming and paid subscriptions. Finally, it analyzes intellectual property challenges faced by satellite radio and Spotify from laws enacted by Congress, and how consumer and industry input could help address issues around copyrighted content.
The document discusses several topics related to intellectual property rights (IPR) regulation and legislation around the world, including:
1) An overview of IPR frameworks and debates around copyright protection on the internet in the EU, UK, France and Sweden.
2) Details of "three-strikes" copyright infringement laws implemented in France and proposals in the UK.
3) Controversies around restrictive IPR laws limiting access to knowledge and debates around their effectiveness in changing social attitudes towards piracy.
This document analyzes the zero-price rule regarding Netflix's lawsuit against SK Broadband in Korea in 2021. It discusses how the zero-price rule aims to ensure fairness between content providers but may not achieve this due to the power of large companies. It also examines cases where eyeball ISPs have argued for paid peering, such as Comcast and Netflix, and provides an economic analysis of the SK Broadband vs. Netflix issue using the lens of complementary goods and how prices and surpluses would be affected if SK Broadband could charge Netflix.
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers should treat all Internet data as equal and not discriminate or charge differently based on user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or method of communication. The document discusses arguments for and against net neutrality regulation. Proponents argue it ensures equal access and innovation, while opponents counter that prioritization could boost efficiency and funding is needed for network upgrades. With new technologies, the debate has intensified around whether governments should intervene in network management practices.
The document discusses the topic of net neutrality and analyzes arguments for and against it. It begins by defining net neutrality as the principle that internet service providers should allow equal access to all legal online content without favoring some sources over others. The document then examines debates around whether net neutrality regulations in the US successfully create a truly equal internet or if they are an "illusion." It also explores the importance of net neutrality for minority communities and small businesses. Finally, the document outlines current US policies, including net neutrality rules passed by the FCC, and concludes that net neutrality needs to be protected to maintain equality and prevent large corporations from gaining control over internet access.
Data Protection and "Intermediary" Responsibility: An Historical PerspectiveDavid Erdos
These slides look historically at the tension between being in "control" of personal data and benefiting from certain freedom of expression shields when acting as an “intermediary” between an original content producer and an end user. It is show that these tensions emerged as early as the 1980s in European data protection, with both the French and certain Scandinavian Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) adopting a strict construction of law vis-à-vis provides of interactive services on the Minitel and various news archive and other public databases respectively. By the late 1990s when the e-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC was being negotiated a similar tension re-emerged in the form of the data protection “exemption” (art. 1(5)(b)) and the more general ambiguity as to whether “active” as opposed to “passive” services could benefit from the “host” shield (art. 14) in any case. A partial solution to the latter question was found in the reasonable “duties of care” preamble inserted in the instrument as recital 48. These early debates cast a new perspective on more contemporary developments in EU data protection and e-Commerce case law including C-131/12 Google Spain, C-507/17 Google v CNIL and C-18/18 Glawischnig-Piesczek.
This document discusses net neutrality and resource allocation efficiency from an economics perspective. It provides background on the net neutrality debate and definitions used in the US and Japan. It then analyzes issues around the "zero-price rule" which prohibits broadband providers from charging other parties to deliver content to consumers. The document analyzes several court cases and argues that in economic terms, the problem can be framed as one of restrictions on transactions imposed by internet service providers (ISPs) with market dominance. It also models the situation between Netflix and SK broadband as one of complementary goods and how pricing could impact the market equilibrium.
This document discusses the history of net neutrality debates and regulations. It provides background on how concerns about net neutrality began in the 1990s with mergers between cable and broadband companies. It also outlines some of the key issues in net neutrality debates, such as blocking, discrimination in quality of service, and charging practices by internet service providers. The document examines approaches to net neutrality regulation in different countries and regions over time. It raises outstanding questions about practices like zero rating and discusses the development of net neutrality laws and regulations internationally.
Sookman federal circuit_internet_and_copyright_bsookman
This document provides an overview of recent developments related to internet and copyright in Canada. It discusses Canada's legislative changes through the Copyright Modernization Act, including implementing protections for technological protection measures, expanding exceptions for format shifting and time shifting, and establishing safe harbors for internet service providers. It also summarizes some key Canadian judicial decisions related to copyright. The document analyzes how Canada's approaches to these issues compare to those of other countries like the United States and members of the European Union.
The document discusses electronic petitioning (ePetitions) and citizen participation. It provides examples of ePetition systems used in various governments and local authorities. Key points addressed include the purpose and benefits of petitions, how they can increase civic engagement, important considerations for managing an ePetition workflow and moderating petitions, and the role of a code of conduct. Implementing an ePetition system is presented as an achievable first step for local governments to enhance democratic participation.
Creative Commons and Government in AustraliaccAustralia
This document summarizes a lecture about Creative Commons and the digital economy given by Professor Anne Fitzgerald at Queensland University of Technology Law Faculty. It discusses the application of Creative Commons licensing to public sector information and government copyright materials. It provides background on how Creative Commons has come to be applied to public sector information in Australia over time, through various government reviews and reports recommending more open access and reuse of public data and content.
Peer To Patent Presentation To Ce Bit Conference 3 Nov 2010 2010v2pptPaulettePaterson
This document discusses a case study of Peer to Patent Australia, a pilot program that tested using public participation to assist in the patent examination process. It allowed registered reviewers to submit prior art to be considered by patent examiners for applications in business methods and computer software. The goals were to improve patent quality and information available to examiners. Key lessons learned included the need for risk minimization, change management, and flexibility. While still conservative, the patent office was able to conduct an innovative trial, laying the foundation for more improvements to the intellectual property system through collaborative governance and open data sharing.
Regulating Online Platform and Controlling Zero-RatingToshiya Jitsuzumi
This document summarizes a presentation on regulating online platforms and controlling zero-rating. It discusses the challenges posed by increasing online platforms and mobile broadband dominance. It defines online platforms and their economic characteristics like network effects. It outlines the impacts of platforms on businesses, consumers, and the economy. It shows data on the market share and performance of major platforms and search engines. It discusses challenges for competition authorities in regulating platforms, like defining market boundaries for multi-sided platforms. It proposes a market-based light-touch regulatory approach for Japanese policymakers.
Copyright and Open Content Licensing: the role of the Creative Commons licencesccAustralia
"Copyright and Open Content Licensing: the role of the Creative Commons licences", presented by Professor Anne Fitzgerald as seminar 1 of 4 in the Creative Commons and the Digital Economy series, 2012. For full details see event page at http://creativecommons.org.au/events/digitaleconomy
This document discusses internet intermediaries and cyber norms. It provides examples of internet governance organizations that follow multistakeholder and bottom-up models of governance like ICANN, IETF, APNIC and TWNIC. It also examines areas of international law that can help protect the core of the internet, such as law of the sea, air law, and international human rights law. Furthermore, it outlines different models of public goods governance and discusses how cyber norms, defined as collective expectations for proper behavior, can help regulate behavior in cyberspace along with law, market forces and architecture.
Creative Commons in Education (incl. OER and MOOCs) and ResearchccAustralia
"Creative Commons in Education (including Open Educational Resources and MOOCs", presented by Professor Anne Fitzgerald, seminar 3 of 4 in the Creative Commons and the Digital Economy series, 2012. For full details see event page at http://creativecommons.org.au/events/digitaleconomy
Going Digital seminar, Hobart, Tasmania, 27 June 2014 - Dr Anne Fitzgerald: "...Anne Fitzgerald
Presentation "Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Economy" by Dr Anne Fitzgerald at the "Going Digital - Law for the Digital Economy" seminar, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia on 27 June 2014, covering legal challenges and opportunities in the digital economy.
This document discusses network neutrality, which is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally without restrictions on content or platforms. It provides a brief history of net neutrality concerns, including legislation supporting net neutrality in 2007 and companies blocking or throttling traffic in 2007-2008. The document outlines arguments for and against net neutrality. Proponents believe it fosters innovation and open communication, while opponents such as cable and telecommunications companies argue they have invested in infrastructure and need mechanisms for upstarts to pay for network use.
This document defines net neutrality and discusses its legal issues. It provides an overview of net neutrality, defining it as the principle that internet service providers should treat all data equally without discrimination. It then discusses arguments for and against net neutrality, including debates around control of data, digital rights, bandwidth usage, and level of competition in the internet market. The document also reviews net neutrality laws and regulations in countries like the US, India, Chile, and the Netherlands.
Apresentação feita por Jeanette Hofmann, Diretora do Instituto Humboldt para Internet e Sociedade, durante abertura do IV Fórum da Internet no Brasil no dia 25 de abril de 2014.
Creative Commons use by Government in Australia 2012ccAustralia
"Creative Commons use by Government in Australia (2012)", presented by Professor Anne Fitzgerald, at the Creative Commons Asia Pacific conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 11 November 2012
The document discusses developments in product distribution and intellectual property related to satellite radio and Spotify. It describes how satellite radio companies like Sirius XM have overcome challenges to provide streaming services worldwide. Laws like the Satellite Home Viewer Act of 1988 and Performance Rights Act govern satellite radio by controlling broadcasting and requiring licenses. The document also examines Spotify, describing how it was founded in 2006 and offers both free, ad-supported streaming and paid subscriptions. Finally, it analyzes intellectual property challenges faced by satellite radio and Spotify from laws enacted by Congress, and how consumer and industry input could help address issues around copyrighted content.
The document discusses several topics related to intellectual property rights (IPR) regulation and legislation around the world, including:
1) An overview of IPR frameworks and debates around copyright protection on the internet in the EU, UK, France and Sweden.
2) Details of "three-strikes" copyright infringement laws implemented in France and proposals in the UK.
3) Controversies around restrictive IPR laws limiting access to knowledge and debates around their effectiveness in changing social attitudes towards piracy.
The document discusses copyright issues in Hong Kong and the UK. It summarizes Hong Kong's 2006 consultation on strengthening copyright protection in the digital environment without mentioning fair use. It also summarizes the UK's 2006 Gowers Review which found the ideal IP regime balances incentives for innovation with consumer and follow-on innovator rights like strictly limited private copying. The rest of the document introduces Creative Commons licenses which offer creators copyright options between all rights reserved and no rights reserved through human, legal and machine-readable expressions.
This document discusses intellectual property rights (IPR) as they relate to JISC projects. It notes that most JISC projects will involve developing or adapting content and technology. Project teams will both use content created by others and generate their own content. The document outlines that project teams are subject to JISC's terms and conditions for funding, and are obliged to make project outputs openly available and license them back to HEFCE. It also discusses the various types of IPR that may be involved in projects, including copyright over different types of works. Project IPR will likely comprise a mosaic of rights from team members and third parties. Consortium agreements are important to define roles and responsibilities regarding IPR.
This document discusses how international trade agreements can threaten technological innovation and public interests if they are negotiated without transparency and take digital freedoms for granted. It argues that agreements are expanding copyright holder rights and limiting exceptions, while also pressuring internet service providers. If these issues are not addressed, agreements like ACTA, TPP, and CETA could impede innovation by overriding exceptions to copyright, requiring websites and ISPs to censor content, and forcing disclosure of customer identities. The document calls for citizens to get involved in policymaking to protect the open internet.
This document provides an overview and analysis of ethical issues related to Canada's Copyright Modernization Act. The summary discusses:
1) The Act aims to balance copyright holders' rights with public access to information but its provisions around digital locks and the public domain threaten this balance.
2) Digital locks could undermine fair use provisions and limit access to information, even for legal uses. They also do not prevent infringement.
3) The Act fails to adequately address works in the public domain and crown copyright, limiting access to important public information.
4) Restricting access to information through an overbroad use of digital locks and an unclear treatment of the public domain could negatively impact culture by limiting the creative works individuals can
Copyright in Software and Open Source licensingRowan Wilson
The document provides an overview of copyright in software and open source licensing. It discusses what copyright is and how it applies to software. It then describes several common open source licenses like the GPL, LGPL, BSD, Apache, and MPL licenses. For each license, it highlights significant features and notes. Finally, it briefly discusses some exploitation strategies for software licensed under open source licenses, such as trademarking, support services, and dual licensing.
This document discusses issues around internet corporate responsibility in Hong Kong, including users' rights, content censorship, and cases involving illegal file sharing. It raises concerns that internet service providers are not adequately protecting user privacy and defending customers when copyright owners like IFPI demand personal user information. There is also a lack of advocacy groups in Hong Kong focused on cyber rights issues to hold ISPs and the government accountable for potential privacy infringements. More transparency is needed from copyright owners and a balanced approach is important from the government and community on these digital copyright matters.
The document outlines the key topics to be covered in lectures on intellectual property rights (IPR) in the digital environment. The lectures will discuss 1) challenges posed by digital technologies to copyright, 2) complexities in applying copyright law digitally, 3) the extent to which existing copyright laws in India, UK and US have addressed these challenges, and 4) non-legislative solutions. It then provides an overview of relevant international treaties and domestic copyright laws. The rest of the document discusses in detail the impact of digital technologies on various aspects of copyright and analyses approaches taken in different jurisdictions.
This paper will discuss perceived attitudes and observed barriers to the release of Open Educational Resources (OER) within UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Further Education Colleges (FECs).
Through an OER pilot project involving seven partner institutions across the UK, a pattern of Intellectual Property Right (IPR)-related obstacles has arisen. The main issue faced by the project was academics' unfamiliarity with IPR when it came to releasing materials to the wider world outside of their institution and ‘normal’ publishing routes.
Piracy and file sharing: challenges and perspectives for the Digital Renaissa...Paolo Nesi
Piracy and file sharing: challenges and perspectives for the Digital Renaissancetechnical point of viewC.A.P.I. European Federation: slides for the forum discussion 23rd February 2010, 14.00 – 15.30, European Parliament, Room : JAN 6Q1
The document discusses copyright and its alternatives in the digital age. It analyzes how copyright has evolved over time and needs to adapt to changes brought by digital technologies. Alternatives like Creative Commons and Copyleft licenses provide more flexible options between full copyright and public domain by allowing authors to specify how their works can be used and shared. A new copyright model is needed that balances incentives for creation with access to information in the digital context.
How to Protect End Users‘ Personal Data and Enforce Copyright on the Internet...ovento
This paper was published in Transparenz/Transparency Tagungsband des 17. Internationalen Rechtsinformatik Symposions IRIS 2014, Österreichische omputer Gesellschaft,
Vienna 2014 pp. 549-556 eds. Erich Schweighofer Franz Kummer, Walter Hötzendorfer
A year at ICANN: The users' perspective. Gareth Dickson, Fordham IP Conferenc...Gareth Dickson
This document summarizes key topics from an upcoming presentation at the 2015 Fordham IP Conference on the user perspective regarding the past year at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The presentation will discuss the new .sucks top-level domain, reviews of rights protection mechanisms like the Uniform Rapid Suspension procedure and Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, ongoing discussions regarding GAC safeguards and geographical names, and implications of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation for ICANN's data retention waivers. It also briefly profiles presenter Gareth Dickson of Cooley LLP and his expertise in domain name and internet policy issues.
The document discusses alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms for standard essential patent (SEP) disputes in industries like telecommunications and information technology. It notes that ADR options like mediation and arbitration can provide global solutions within reasonable timeframes and costs, avoiding multiple litigations in national courts. The telecom industry desires certainty and efficiency in SEP royalty disputes. As technologies like the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 expand, SEP/FRAND disputes are also likely to increase regarding related standards. Mediation and arbitration are presented as options that could help minimize hold-up risks in this new landscape. The document also examines principles for arbitration and notes ongoing discussions around balancing stakeholder needs in SEP/FRAND disputes.
During the last years, file sharing of copyright-protected material, particularly in peer- to-peer (P2P) networks, has been a serious threat to the established business models of the content industry. There have been numerous discussions about possible counter- measures, some of which have already been implemented. This white paper aims to provide an as objective as possible assessment of the countermeasures for P2P from the perspective of a network device vendor with particular experience with Internet traffic management solutions.
The Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Marco Civil da Interne...Samuel Barros
What is the Marco Civil da Internet? This law establishes principles, guarantees and rights for Internet users: citizens, companies and government. Among other topics, this legislation establishes principles for freedom of speech, privacy protection, log file and network neutrality.
Charles Mok discusses various threats facing the internet, including digital repression, surveillance, misinformation, internet shutdowns, and data/cyber sovereignty. He notes that data, standards, infrastructure, and values are fragmenting. Regulatory fragmentation is also occurring as democracies seek backdoors, while authoritarians view cybersecurity as a means of regime security and push for more government control over internet governance through conferences like the World Internet Conference. Overall, Mok argues the vision of "One World, One Internet" is under threat from increasing fragmentation across many areas.
This document summarizes cyber risks in Hong Kong following the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020. It discusses how internet freedom has declined, with increased censorship and surveillance powers. New laws and proposals aim to further control the internet, such as requiring SIM card registration, strengthening anti-doxxing laws, and proposals to regulate crowdfunding and criminalize broad cybercrimes. Civil society has retreated amid arrests for online posts, media closures, and website blocking. Overall internet freedom has sharply declined and more restrictions are planned.
ICANN TWNIC TWIGF 2023: Compliance through CompulsionCharles Mok
This document discusses the trend of governments using access restrictions as a policy tool for compliance. It notes that censorship has existed as long as the internet, through methods like the Great Firewall of China. The document examines perspectives from 2011 that viewed access restrictions as minor inconveniences rather than censorship. It analyzes how the UK uses a protective DNS service to block malware while maintaining it is not censorship. Examples from Hong Kong and predictions for other Asian countries show how access restrictions have become mandated under national security laws. The document raises the question of whether similar trends could occur in other countries like the US and Taiwan.
全球數位威權趨勢及對台灣的挑戰和機遇
Digital Authoritarianism: Global Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Taiwan
Keynote for Open Culture Foundation
April 8 2023
Taipei, Taiwan
This document summarizes Charles Mok's discussion from a 2023 technology conference on issues related to AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, data governance, and internet fragmentation. Key topics included the rapid advancement of AI models from ChatGPT to GPT-4, the collapse of FTX shaking confidence in cryptocurrency and blockchain applications, ongoing debates around internet standards-setting and regulatory approaches, and increasing geopolitical tensions contributing to fragmentation across digital technologies, infrastructure, and values. Mok concluded by questioning if collaboration on these issues can overcome growing divisions.
Technology4democracy: The Potential of Web3 and Blockchain for DemocracyCharles Mok
- Web3 aims to decentralize the internet using blockchain technology, removing centralized intermediaries and allowing users to own their own data. This could enable new forms of direct participation like immutable voting. However, others are skeptical that people want to manage their own servers or infrastructure. There are also concerns that Web3 platforms could become controlled by venture capitalists like previous iterations. Some countries and organizations are experimenting with blockchain applications for areas like elections, funding, and transparency. Ensuring governance models are inclusive and address potential threats will be important as Web3 develops.
APAC Data Center Infrastructure ObservationsCharles Mok
Regulations in the APAC region are expected to favor edge data centers over solely cloud-based infrastructure due to data sovereignty requirements. Increased bandwidth availability in more APAC markets beyond major hubs could lead to greater data center distribution. While green data centers are important, regulations promoting them may not be top national priorities in all APAC countries at this time.
Charles Mok discusses China's repressive digital practices, including the Great Firewall that censors the internet, massive government surveillance through tools like facial recognition, and the social credit system. He notes that China is exporting this model of digital control through projects like the Digital Silk Road and by providing technologies to other countries. However, China faces pushback in some Western nations and its efforts to influence global technology standards have met resistance from organizations like IETF and IEEE. Overall, China is actively working to spread its model of internet governance and fragment the global internet while facing challenges to its vision from advocates of multistakeholder governance.
The document discusses issues around technology, data, and ethics for both the public and private sectors. It notes fragmentation of trust, truth, the internet, and data issues that regulators face. It argues regulations alone cannot solve most problems and that putting the pieces together requires data literacy for all stakeholders and joint data governance that empowers users, is consent-based, transparent, and holds organizations accountable. The document was presented by Charles Mok at an ISKO conference on data governance designed with user empowerment, consent, transparency, and accountability at its core.
Censorship, Surveillance and Cyber Threats in Hong Kong.pdfCharles Mok
This document summarizes the decline of internet freedom in Hong Kong over recent years. It describes how censorship was previously non-existent but increased after the national security law was passed in 2020. This allowed authorities to order taking down of online content and surveillance. Many websites and apps were blocked or self-censored in response. Real name registration for SIM cards was also introduced, tightening government control over online activities. The future may include further pressure on global internet platforms to censor in Hong Kong as well as local legislation increasing government powers over online speech.
Charles Mok looks at the impacts of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse. He discusses both benefits and concerns, such as privacy issues with facial recognition, mounting ethical concerns with the industrialization of AI, and debates around decentralization. He also examines implications of the Ukraine conflict, including hacker activity and big tech's response, as well as what the future internet may look like in regards to issues like social credit, censorship, and online freedom.
Why open and interoperable Internet infrastructure is key to the Internet's c...Charles Mok
The document discusses why an open and interoperable Internet infrastructure is key to the continued success of the Internet. It notes issues like fragmentation, misinformation, censorship and surveillance that have arisen and questions how to re-empower users through technology and multistakeholderism while ensuring regulations lead to an improved Internet.
Misinformation, Fake News and Harmful Content Laws in the WorldCharles Mok
Charles Mok discusses the challenges with laws around misinformation, fake news, and harmful content globally. He notes that determining what is fake news or misinformation is difficult, as is deciding who should make that judgment. Laws introduced in Germany to stop hate speech have been copied by authoritarian regimes to censor dissent. Similarly, India's new IT rules give the government broad powers to censor content deemed unlawful on social media. Attempts to regulate disinformation raise issues around freedom of expression and the risk of increased censorship. Overall, the presentation cautions that establishing authorities to determine disinformation is problematic and enforcing such rules is not straightforward.
From Re-Opening to Recovery: Post-COVID Security and Privacy Issues and TrendsCharles Mok
The document discusses post-COVID security and privacy issues and trends as countries move from pandemic response to recovery. It summarizes contact tracing and exposure notification apps used in various countries and debates around balancing privacy and public health. Issues around vaccine passports and digital identity are also examined, including standards, privacy, inequality and implications. Emerging technologies could advance vaccine tracing but also enable health surveillance. Overall balances in these issues will be important for societies post-pandemic.
Charles Mok discusses the potentials and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI). While AI shows promise in areas like diagnosing diseases, fighting climate change, and translating languages, it also faces limitations. AI may struggle with tasks requiring "System 2" thinking like abstract reasoning, planning, and understanding cause and effect. It can also replicate and even amplify the biases of its human creators. To realize AI's full potentials, Mok argues we must know its limitations, impose proper oversight and controls, ensure ethics and equality are incorporated, and take a realistic approach focused on specific tasks rather than assuming it can solve all problems.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Digital Marketing Trends in 2024 | Guide for Staying AheadWask
https://www.wask.co/ebooks/digital-marketing-trends-in-2024
Feeling lost in the digital marketing whirlwind of 2024? Technology is changing, consumer habits are evolving, and staying ahead of the curve feels like a never-ending pursuit. This e-book is your compass. Dive into actionable insights to handle the complexities of modern marketing. From hyper-personalization to the power of user-generated content, learn how to build long-term relationships with your audience and unlock the secrets to success in the ever-shifting digital landscape.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Salesforce Integration for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions A...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on integration of Salesforce with Bonterra Impact Management.
Interested in deploying an integration with Salesforce for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
1. Digital Content and Copyright – A User's View Charles Mok Chairman Internet Society Hong Kong @ IIC Hong Kong Telecommunications and Media Forum June 10 2010