Networks

eco: New Funding Policy of the BMVI is Not a Mega-Upgrade for Broadband Expansion

The BMVI has just published its new funding policy for Germany’s broadband development program. From the point of view of eco, the reconfiguration of the funding program is an important, but by no means major, step on the road to implementing gigabit networks. An urgent need for action nonetheless remains.

date 2018/07/11

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Policy & Law

EU Decision Against Upload Filters & EU Ancillary Copyright

"The EU has taken the opportunity today to maintain the open and decentralized structure of the Internet. This is a victory for freedom of expression on the Internet."

date 2018/07/05

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Policy & Law

eco Association Criticizes EU Plans for Upload Filters

In considering the final declaration of last week’s EU summit, eco – Association of the Internet Industry cautions once again against the legal introduction of upload filters in Europe.

date 2018/07/02

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German Bundestag Establishes Commission of Inquiry into Artificial Intelligence

The German Bundestag has established a Commission of Inquiry to clarify ethical questions regarding Artificial Intelligence. eco welcomes the decision and hopes that the commission recognizes the opportunities and potential of AI.

date 2018/06/28

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Domains

Hamburg to Welcome ICANN Conference 2020

The City of Hamburg, as joint hosts with the eco Association and DENIC, to welcome the international Internet community for the 2020 conference and AGM of ICANN, the global coordinator of domain name administration.

date 2018/06/27

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Networks

Internet Broadband Expansion: South Korea Already Leading by 1:0

The World Cup viewing really goes to show just how strongly the demands on digital infrastructures in Germany are growing, but fiber optic expansion in South Korea far further along than in Germany.

date 2018/06/26

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Policy & Law

eco on EU Parliament Copyright Decision: “The Internet will be fundamentally changed”

The EU Parliament’s legal affairs committee (JURI) has today voted on the planned copyright reform, and is following the Council of Ministers, which in May presented a joint proposal of the EU Member States as a basis for negotiation on the reform.

date 2018/06/20

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Policy & Law

eco: EU Must Overhaul Copyright Directive

On 20 June, the JURI Committee of the European Parliament will vote on the Copyright Directive, setting the course for the final negotiations in the trilogue with the Commission and the Council.

date 2018/06/19

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Policy & Law

Model Declaratory Action is Coming, German Coalition Wants to Make Cease-and-Desist Letters More Difficult

In the course of consultations for the introduction of model declaratory action, the German Bundestag has also come to an agreement on a resolution on “cease-and-desist” letters.

date 2018/06/14

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Policy & Law

Companies Demand: German Federal Government Must Develop Strategy for Strengthening Germany as a Digital Location

New study demonstrates poor political framework conditions for operators of digital infrastructures in Germany - Considering their economic importance for Germany, the operators of digital infrastructure here are currently afforded no adequate political support or subsidization.

date 2018/06/12

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Policy & Law

eco: Plan by Ministers of the Interior to Delete Terrorist Content Is Unrealistic and Will Promote an Indiscriminate Culture of Deletion on the Internet

In a letter to the EU Commission made public yesterday, the Ministers of the Interior of Germany and France called for legislation to combat terrorist propaganda on online platforms. For Oliver Süme, Chair of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, the proposal for such legislation is inexplicable.

date 2018/06/05

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How Companies Meet the GDPR Requirements: eco Association Answers the Most Important Questions

Today, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enters into force in order to strengthen the legal rights of European citizens to have their personal data protected. For companies, it means that they have to adhere to stricter requirements when it comes to customer data and its further processing.

date 2018/05/28

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Policy & Law

eco Criticizes the EU Commission’s Proposal for Platform Regulation

The EU Commission's proposal on platform regulation for commercial business is regarded by the eco Association as representing an encroachment on contractual freedom and as introducing unequal treatment for platform operators and search engine providers.

date 2018/04/26

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Association of the Internet Industry Supports Broad Alliance Against European Ancillary Copyright Law

An open letter issued by a broad alliance of stakeholders calls for a move away from plans to introduce a European ancillary copyright law for press publishers. The signatories of the letter, who include representatives of quality media, argue that the ancillary copyright law is absolutely unnecessary for press publishers and completely contradicts the basic idea of free access to opinions and information on the Internet.

date 2018/04/25

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German Blanket Data Retention Not Compliant with EU Law: eco-Supported Lawsuit Wins

A key ruling made by the Administrative Court of Cologne on a suit taken by SpaceNet AG and supported by the eco Association has determined that blanket data retention infringes fundamental European rights.

date 2018/04/20

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