The Data Localization Paradox
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision to invalidate the Safe Harbor agreement on October 6, 2015, and the subsequent legal uncertainty surrounding data transfer between the United States and European Union (EU), have sparked conversations about data localization. As...
Can the EU beat Big Data and the NSA? An Overview of the Max Schrems saga
The decision in the famous and controversial Schrems case (press release) delivered last month has created confusion with respect to the rules applicable to companies transporting data out of the EU and into the USA. The case arose in light of Edward Snowden’s revelations regarding data handling by companies like Google and Facebook in the face […]
La Constitución debe asegurar el desarrollo pleno de cada niño
La Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Chile cerró el ciclo de discusiones "Proceso Constituyente y Nueva Constitución Política", organizado por su Departamento de Derecho Público, con una ceremonia de clausura encabezada por el Rector Ennio Vivaldi, el decano de la Facultad, Davor Harasic, y el ex Presidente Ricardo Lagos.
Tres de cada cuatro enfermedades al esófago se produce por reflujos
Los reflujos gastroesofágicos son responsables del 75% de las afecciones al esófago, pero muchas veces esta patología se confunde con una acidez nimia o una reacción ante un festín, cuando esos síntomas podrían esconder un problema médico que, si no se trata, puede generar serias consecuencias, tal como describe el Dr. Ítalo Braghetto, experto en el tema citado por la American College of Surgeons (ACS) y académico de la Facultad de Medicina de la U.
U. de Chile lidera adjudicación de proyectos Fondecyt de Postdoctorado
Con un 26,5% del total de los seleccionados, la Casa de Bello es la institución con más proyectos elegidos para cursar especializaciones en los Postdoctorados, iniciativa que este año comprometió recursos por más de 21 mil millones de pesos, un 5,8% más que el año pasado. A su vez, la U.
Libro analiza factores clave para mantención de resultados de colegios
"Nadie dijo que era fácil", coordinado por el profesor Cristián Bellei, y que reúne a investigadores del Centro de Investigación Avanzada en Educación (CIAE), fue lanzado el sábado 7 de noviembre en Feria del Libro de Santiago, y representa al trabajo de observación realizado por diez años entre el 2002 y el 2012 en catorce escuelas por parte del equipo del CIAE.“Esta es una mirada a largo plazo de lo que están haciendo nuestras escuelas”.
VID participa en la mayor feria de innovación científica de Chile
"Open Science" es el nombre de la primera convocatoria de innovación abierta en el país, liderada por LabSpace, Start-Up Chile y Austral Incuba, que reunió a 60 expositores entre el 9 y 10 de noviembre, con el objetivo de mostrar adelantos e innovaciones tecnológicas para acercar la ciencia a la comunidad.Como parte de un movimiento que pretende concientizar a la sociedad e industria sobre la importancia de la ciencia para la resolución de problemáticas nacionales, se realizó la Feria OpenScience, una iniciativa organizada por LabSpace, Start-Up Chile, Austral Incuba y el a
Ballet Folclórico Antumapu: exitoso retorno a la Casa Central
Con la exhibición de la obra "Pica, Flor del Desierto", la compañía de baile fundada en la Universidad de Chile hace 44 años, retomó la antigua tradición de presentarse de forma gratuita para toda la ciudadanía en los patios de la Casa Central. Tres funciones a tablero vuelto marcaron las jornadas de baile y música.
WTI managing director discusses WTO Annual Report
The World Trade Organization released its flagship World Trade Report on 26 October in Geneva. Professor Joseph Francois of the WTI acted as discussant.
Does crowdsourcing citizen initiatives affect attitudes towards democracy?
Policy and Internet Blog on 22 November 2015 at 20:30PM Crowdsourcing legislation is an example of a democratic innovation that gives citizens a say in the legislative process. In their Policy and Internet journal article ‘Does Crowdsourcing Legislation Increase Political Legitimacy? The Case of Avoin Ministeriö in Finland’, Henrik Serup Christensen, Maija Karjalainen and Laura Nurminen [...]
Media Law Roundup: November 20, 2015
Turkey Bans Reddit under Controversial Internet Law On November 13, the US-based social media site Reddit was banned in Turkey under the controversial Internet Law No. 5651. Reddit is a popular user-policed discussion site where fora vary from breaking news...
A New Starting Point for Understanding Online Harassment
If you're a platform designer or a researcher just starting to look into the issue of online harassment, where is a good place to start? To help you out, we have created an Online Harassment Resource Guide, which covers academic research on the topic.
Technical Partnership Provides Catalyst for Internet in Nigeria
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Date: Fri, 11/20/2015Internet Society collaborates with the IXPN to enhance the use of Internet Exchange Points [Abuja, Nigeria] The Internet Society, in partnership with the Internet eXchange Point in Nigeria (IXPN), held its “Internet Routing Technologies and IXP interconnection” workshop this week to increase local technical capacity and enhance the use of Internet exchange points (IXPs) in Nigeria. The five-day workshop complements the Internet Society’s access, connectivity and infrastructure work to support the growth of IXPs across Africa.
Jurisdicionalização do Direito Internacional
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Perante uma realidade tecnológica que não conhece «fronteiras», que implica uma desterritorialização do plano da ação, onde o espaço (ciber) é partilhado por “inimigos” e “aliados”, cabe questionar se ainda podemos assumir o Estado como a referência produtiva do Direito?
Radio Berkman 232: Technology on Trial
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What happens when technology becomes a central part of a criminal trial? That's what happened with the trial of the founder Silk Road, and is happening more often. And that's why we need guides, like journalist and lawyer Sarah Jeong.
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You've likely heard of Silk Road - the black market e-commerce hub that was shutdown in 2013 for becoming a magnet for vendors of illicit goods. But the story of its shutdown, and the investigation and trial that followed, is complicated enough that we need a guide.
The Zombie of the author–In Memoriam Remko Scha (September 15, 1945 – November 9, 2015)
By Eric Kluitenberg
Yesterday afternoon a large group of family, friends, colleagues and co-travellers in free spirit said goodbye to Remko Scha, distinguished professor in computer linguistics, machine artist, composer and co-founder of the Institute of Artificial Art Amsterdam (IAAA). A dreary day at the ‘Nieuwe Ooster’ cemetery befitting for this sad occasion.
How are the African nations of Mauritania and Rwanda doing when it comes to human rights online?
Right now the United Nations Human Rights Council is holding its 23rd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) working group session (November 2nd-13th, 2015). The Universal Periodic Review is the cooperative process by which the Human Rights Council reviews the human rights...
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