Digital media experts discuss internet regulation
30 April 2018
The Communications Committee hears evidence from internet media experts and the Open Rights Group for its inquiry The Internet: to regulate or not to regulate?.
- Parliament.TV: The Internet: to regulate or not to regulate?
- Inquiry: The Internet: to regulate or not to regulate?
- Select Committee on Communications
Background
In the first of two evidence sessions, the Committee explores with internet and media experts issues which include whether there should be a regulatory framework for the internet and the processes platforms use to moderate the content that they host.
In the second evidence session, the Committee questions representatives from the Open Rights Group. This is a digital campaigning organisation working to protect the rights to privacy and free speech online.
Witnesses
Tuesday 1 May, Committee Room 2, Palace of Westminster
At 3.30pm
- Dr Damian Tambini, Associate Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science
- Mark Bunting, Partner, Communications Chambers
At 4.30pm
- Myles Jackman, Legal Director, Open Rights Group
- Javier Ruiz Diaz, Policy Director, Open Rights Group
Possible questions
Over the course of both sessions the Committee is likely to ask questions including:
- What measures should online platforms adopt to ensure online safety and protect the rights of freedom of expression and freedom of information?
- What media regulatory regime should be applied to the platforms for TV-like content?
- Does the GDPR, in your view, provide sufficient protection for individuals in terms of transparency in the collection and use of personal data or do we need further regulation?
- Is competition law effective in regulating the activities of online platforms?
Further information
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