Opinion
What Does Covid-19 Mean for EU Tech Policy?
On 13 May, Access Partnership held an online discussion with Werner Stengg, Cabinet Expert for Digital Policy to European Commission…
14 May 2020
Events
Fair Tech and Democracy: Thoughts on Content, Misinformation and Elections
The stratospheric growth of the Internet over the last ten years has led to a range of challenges for governments...
11 May 2020
Opinion
Call for Harmonisation of Drones Regulation
Given the range of applications and technology available, the corresponding requirements are equally broad to allow for a harmonised regulatory…
7 May 2020
Opinion
Is Digital Tax the Way for Fair Tech?
Thinking about the benefits that technology brings to our life - not least the possibility to keep on working, studying,…
6 May 2020
Opinion
Wi-Fi: A Pre-Requisite for Economic Activity in Times of COVID-19 and Beyond
All governments must tackle the challenge of broadband scarcity so that their economies and government services remain operational and competitive.
30 Apr 2020
Opinion
Flash Alert: Poland to Tax Streaming Services
The Polish Government has announced its plans to tax streaming services. This will be part of the third economic stimulus…
29 Apr 2020
Opinion
Fair Tech in the Global South: Realities and Perceptions
The emergence of new business models and services, increased efficiency and productivity across industries, improved living standards, direct job creation…
27 Apr 2020
Opinion
TRPC Digital Bytes April 2020
“Bite-sized” updates from TRPC on tech-related developments in APAC. For April 2020, we look at how governments in APAC have...
27 Apr 2020
Opinion
Regulatory Responses to COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues its spread across the globe, there is uncertainty around about how the crisis will develop, and governments…
23 Apr 2020
Opinion
Regulatory Risks for Small Satellite Operators
This deep dive article aims to highlight the main regulatory challenges of small satellites and provide a high-level overview of…
22 Apr 2020
Opinion
Access to Infrastructure in a Fair Tech World
Infrastructure is the foundation of technology, creating and providing the platform for connectivity that enables consumers, businesses and governments to…
21 Apr 2020
Opinion
Trans-Atlanticism: The First Step in Fair Tech
An American might marvel at the explosion in free services online over the last two decades: Gmail, Yahoo!, Facebook, Reddit,…
14 Apr 2020
Opinion
Fair Tech and Why We Want It
Fairness is not usual, it is not spread around equally despite a kinship to the notion of equity, it is…
6 Apr 2020
Opinion
From the Frontline: Tech Response to COVID-19
Our firm is unusual: we support the technology sector but sit in the wider service economy. If we don’t want…
25 Mar 2020
Opinion
The Flavours of Ethical AI in Asia
The potential harm associated with AI has spurred global discussions among policy-makers in recent years regarding the need to regulate…
23 Mar 2020
Opinion
Brexit Brief: A Healthy Start to a Productive Day
As the first round of negotiations come to a close on the future relationship, we explore the opening moves of the UK…
5 Mar 2020
Opinion
US Privacy Legislation: What’s Coming and What Should Companies Do To Prepare?
On 13 February, US Senator and former Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Kristen Gillibrand introduced legislation (the Data Protection Act) that…
2 Mar 2020
Opinion
DoD’s New Ethical Principles for AI: Implications for Tech Companies
On 24 February, the US Department of Defence officially adopted a series of ethical principles for the use of artificial…
28 Feb 2020
Opinion
Key Takeaways from Oracle OpenWorld Europe 2020 London Conference
The Oracle OpenWorld Europe 2020 Conference, held from 12-13 February at London’s Excel Centre, allowed business and tech leaders to…
24 Feb 2020
Opinion
The Future of Transportation: Eight Steps to Achieve the Smart City Vision
Convening key international, state and local technology and civic leaders across multiple industries, the 4th annual Smart Cities International Symposium…
14 Feb 2020
Opinion
WEF 2020: Can Tech Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future?
In late January, over two-and-a-half-thousand political and industry leaders descend upon the World Economic Forum (WEF) in beautiful Davos to discuss…
7 Feb 2020
Events