Tag archive: Regulation
Global Policy Review Podcast | What Needs to Change?
Bridging the Gap Between Game-Changing Technologies and Regulatory Impediments for Equitable Societal Benefits Game-changing technologies are emerging with ever-greater frequency,...
Independent Thinkers on Digital | Are Low Rates of Return Really a Problem for Mobile Operators?
Unpacking the Telecom Industry: Debating Returns on Investment and Market Signals with Richard Feasey William has a fascinating discussion with...
Independent Thinkers on Digital | Regulation of the digital industry, is it still fit for purpose?
“William talks with internet economist and widely published expert Roslyn Layton about regulation of the digital industry” It feels that...
ConsumoTIC | Regulation of ‘space junk’, a debate that cannot be postponed
This article was originally published in ConsumoTIC on 20 January 2023. The impact of mega-constellations of satellites that will result...
Brazil and the Future of Democracy in the Age of Disinformation
Fake news is far from new. That said, digital tools such as social media and online bots have changed the...
The future of drones: how will public perception change for future generations?
The common yet intrusive sound of flying insects buzzing towards our personal space is what gave drones their name. It...
Policy and regulatory decision-making under uncertainty
Policy and regulatory decisions involve more uncertainty than we would care to admit. In terms of prominent ‘macro’ events, in...
Access Alert | Ecuador Digital Transformation Bill Advances in Congress
On 23 November, President Guillermo Lasso sent the bill for Audiovisual and Digital Transformation to the National Assembly (NA). This...
Access Alert | Brazilian telecom regulator approves Strategic Plan for 2023-2027; Peruvian government begins reorganisation of 800 MHz band
Two key Latin American countries have demonstrated a strong interest in expanding broadband coverage, fostering investment, and maintaining industry dynamism....
Access Alert | Brazil’s Upcoming Agenda for Tech and Privacy Regulation
On 4 November, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launched its 2023-2024 Regulatory Agenda following a consultation process from August...
Türkiye Amends Internet Law and Brings OTTs Under Regulation
The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye passed a long-awaited bill titled “The Law Amending Press Law and Other Laws” on...
Access Alert | CITC Publishes Whitepaper on Blockchain as a Regulatory Tool
On 12 October 2022, the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a whitepaper addressing the role of blockchain...
Access Alert | Introducing Saudi Arabia’s Draft Regulations on Net Neutrality
Saudi Arabia’s technology and telecommunications regulator, the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), has launched a public consultation to provide...
E-commerce in Iraq: Exploring Untapped Markets in the Middle East
Despite the economic and political turbulence of the last two years, the Iraqi entrepreneurial scene has not slowed down. In...
Access Alert | Introducing Saudi Arabia’s Whole of Government Platforms Policy & the Governance and Compliance Policy
The Saudi Digital Government Authority (DGA) recently published the “Whole of Government Platforms Policy” and the “Government and Compliance Policy”,...
Access Alert | Kenya Will Now Regulate Digital Lenders
On Tuesday 7th December, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Amendment Bill 2021 into law. According...
Commentary: Redpilling, rabbit holes and how far-right ideology spreads in online spaces
Article published by CNA (13 February 2021) SINGAPORE: The Internal Security Department (ISD) recently announced the detention of a 16-year...
Tackling the public safety threat of 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ in Singapore
Article published by Today Online (3 February 2021) 3D printing technology is often heralded for its potential to democratise manufacturing...
Report: Data Beyond Borders
Research report commissioned by Salesforce (June 2019).
Battling Fake News in India’s 2019 General Elections
Social media has been increasingly misused to misinform people in times of delicate political transition.
South Korea’s Digital Policy Landscape
An overview of key changes taking place in 2019