Blogposts with: e-commerce
Sharing the facts: how to move forward with copyright law in the Netherlands?
On September 5, 2011 the second symposium 'e-Commerce for Copyright' will take place, organized by ECP-EPN in collaboration with the NVPI.
Three years ago, during the symposium, the economic and legal aspects of the digital distribution of music, film and games were debated. Now, after the publication of the report 'Facts to Share' by Considerati, ECP-EPN and NVPI organize a sequel.
The report "Facts to Share" provides an overview of the market for legal and illegal content on offer, consumer behavior, the impact of filesharing and downloading from illegal sources on the legal sales and the broader economic and social consequences. The findings provide sufficient material for discussion and leads for government policy. In light of the Priorities Letter Copyright Law 20@20 that will be discussed in the Parliament this autumn, the discussion is very current.
During the symposium on September 5 at Sociëteit De Witte in The Hague different speakers from the field of science, government and industry discuss on various topics and issues in the report. Also Robert Levine, author of the recently published book 'Free Ride', will explain his ideas.
View the full program here.
Participation in the symposium is free. You can register for the symposium through the online registration form.
Considerati presents study 'Freedom in the days of the Internet' to European Commissioner Reding
On February 9th, Considerati presented the study “Freedom in the days of the Internet” to Mrs Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Justice and Human Rights. The study was commissioned by the Centre for European Studies (CES), the scientific institute of the European People's Party (EPP). The EPP is currently the largest fraction in the European Parliament and consists of Christian Democratic and conservative parties from EU member states.
Considerati describes the ethical and legal issues that surface when regulating the Internet is considered. The Commissioner congratulated Considerati with the way they managed to explain complicated matters clearly and concisely.
Following the presentation, there was a panel discussion with Commissioner Reding, Ambassador Philip Verveer (U.S. coordinator for international ICT policy), Antonio Isturiz-Lopez White (Secretary General of the EPP), Len Cali (senior vice president and director of wireless and global policy of AT&T International), Mr. Hökmark and Mr. Saudargas (MEPs for the EPP) and Bart Schermer. The various participants underlined the importance of the Internet in the democratic process and the necessity of seeking a careful balance between the various interests involved when regulating the Internet.
The EPP will use this comprehensive study as a basis for further policy development and discussions on their party's position on freedom and regulation of the Internet.
The report can be downloaded here.
About the report:
“Freedom in the days of the Internet” outlines the main dilemmas that politicians will face in relation to the unprecetented development of the information age we currently live in. In the coming years, important policy choices have to be made in the areas of privacy, freedom of speech, intellectual property and with regard to encouraging innovation. The digitalisation of our society affects so many aspects of our daily life that it is not easy to identify which of these factors are key developments that can pose threats or be opportunities for Europe. Moreover, the evaluation of these factors depends also strongly on personal and political beliefs.
The rapid pace of digitalisation, however, make both the call for regulation of the digital domain, and the need to ensure the freedom of the world wide web stronger. (European) Politicians thus experience increasing pressure to develop clear views. This study offers the reader guidance in this complex issue and itemises different aspects in a way that enables understanding and facilitates well-informed choices. In addition, the study outlines the advantages and limitations of possible regulatory approaches.
International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) discusses cross-border enforcement
Consumer Authorities from all over the world are gathering for the annual International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network Conference (ICPEN). The conference focusses on creating a safe environment for consumers and strengthening cross border enforcement. This year, the ICPEN is organized by the Netherlands Consumer Authority (Consumentenautoriteit) and takes place in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. More then 35 Consumer Authorities from all over the world sent representatives to ICPEN, acknowledging the importance of and investing in cross-border cooperation.
Consumer protection
Ton Wagemans, specialist in internet regulation and public private cooperations and consultant at Considerati, was invited to the I
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