Europe's Digital Sovereignty: Is the Political Will Ever Coming?
Eight years ago, Europe declared digital sovereignty a priority, but is it now out of reach?
Audrey Hingle
Shaping a Profession, Building a Community
Exploring how practitioners define public interest technology, and what it takes to sustain and grow the field.
How Internet Applications Geolocate Users and Why It Needs a Rethink
Internet apps often use IP addresses to estimate user location. This post covers standards work to improve IP address privacy, their geolocation approach, and whether routing protocols should reveal location data.
Is It True Nobody Reads the T&Cs?
Also known as Terms of Service, Terms of Use, User Agreements or Service Agreements, it is true that most are a case of clicked-accept-but-didn’t-read but they may matter more now than ever.
Four Responses on the Future of Internet Governance
Submitted as part of the WSIS+20 review process, which marks twenty years since the original World Summit on the Information Society.
Big Tech Redefined the Open Internet to Serve Its Own Interests
Big Tech companies have redefined terms like “openness” and “free expression” to support business models built on centralization and data monetization.
The UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom’s Age Checks Raise Concerns
New UK rules require “highly effective” age checks for adult content online, but the proposed methods risk undermining privacy, excluding vulnerable users, and expanding surveillance infrastructure.