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The May issue of the Digital Watch newsletter, which rounds up the Internet governance and digital policy developments of the month, is available. The highlights include:

• An analysis of the top trends in May, including  the increase in ransomware cyber-attacks, the CJEU's impact on the future of the sharing economy; a possible U-turn in USA net…

February has been a busy month for digital policy, with yet again many developments unfolding.

We've seen negotiations between the EU and USA on a post-Safe Habour agreements inching closer to a deal with the newly announced 'EU-US privacy shield'; zero-rating services being blocked in India; an encryption/privacy battle between Apple and FBI; and more encryption debates in the UK, to mention just a few. These developments will undoubtedly shape future updates, and…

Today the world is marking Safer Internet Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness on the safe and responsible use of Internet and technology, especially among children and young people. The event, which started around 12 years ago in Europe, is now celebrated in over 100 countries worldwide.

This year's theme is 'Play your part for a better…

Friends, hope you can join us on Tuesday 25th August for our next webinar appointment on developments in July/August. Announcement below or at http://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/webinar-internet-governance-august-2015

[Briefing] Internet governance in August 2015…

Friends, the second issue of the Digital Watch newsletter is out. The newsletter provides updates on Internet governance and digital policy developments, with a special focus on Geneva. Here's a break-down of the contents of this month's newsletter:

• The…

Friends, hope to e-see you on Tuesday 30th, for another round-up of Internet governance and digital policy developments in June. Jovan Kurbalija and Vlada Radunovic will summarise the main developments for June and explore upcoming events and possible developments. Read more below, or at http://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/webinar-internet-governance-june-2015, and don't forget to register!…

The Global Conference on Cyberspace is around the corner! If you will be at The Hague this week, please let us know: we are planning a get-together for Diplo alumni and friends, and look forward to seeing you in person. The get-together will also be an opportunity for us to share the latest on new publications and courses, the IG Observatory and the Geneva Internet Platform.



Please post a message below, or e-mail Stephanie and…

Civil society is invited to comment on the outcome document of the upcoming Global Conference on Cyberspace, which will take place at The Hague next week.

Comments must be submitted by end of the day - apologies for the short timeframe. There will be another (short) opportunity to comment on the consolidated response next week.

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Dear friends,

[Apologies for cross-posting]

We would like to bring to your…

The message below is an update following the successful Geneva Internet Conference which took place on 17-19 November. The outcome document, Strengthening Internet Governance: the message from the Geneva Internet Conference, is also available on the GIC website at giplatform.org/gic

Dear colleagues,



With…

Colleagues, the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) of the IGF for 2015 has been renewed. The group is made up of 55 members, 25 of whom are new. The members are from all stakeholder groups and regions, representing governments, civil society, the private sector and technical community.

A special thanks to all those who participated in the Diplo community IGF MAG nominee…

The Civil Society Coordination Group (CSCG) has announced the names of the CS nominees who are being endorsed by the CSCG, and sent to the IGF Secretariat as candidates for the 2015 MAG. We thank everyone who participated in the selection process: first, those who offered their names for consideration, then those involved in the discussions, encouragement and endorsement processes around the world. You can read more about Diplo's MAG member endorsement process…

Colleagues, thank you for participating in the MAG nomination process on this IG community space, and especially, thank you to our nominees for…

Colleagues, the nomination period for Diplo community endorsement for the 2015 IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) ended yesterday evening with 15 nominees. Thank you for your nominations!

Chaudhuri Abhik…

Colleagues, the nomination period for Diplo community endorsement for the 2015 IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) has just ended. Nominations posted after this time will not be considered.

The poll will open later on today (Thursday). More details in a few hours...

Meanwhile, you can read more about the renewal process…

Colleagues, we now have 13 nominations for Diplo community endorsement (see original call: MAG renewal process for 2015 is now open):…

Colleagues, as you know, the Multistakeholder Advisory Group renewal process is now underway. In order to facilitate a more inclusive selection, Diplo is calling on individuals to volunteer to represent their regions and communities, especially those that need more inclusive, multistakeholder global Internet governance. The nomination period on this community…

The Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) established by the UN Secretary General carries out the important task of advising on the programme and schedule of the Internet Governance Forum meetings. The MAG, which…