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WG: [IRPCoalition] CoE on Risks to Fundamental Rights stemming from Digital Tracking and other Surveillance Technologies
by Wolf Ludwig June 16, 2013

June 16, 2013

Let me forward this link on a recently adopted CoE Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on Risks to Fundamental Rights stemming from Digital Tracking and other Surveillance Technologies -- it's worth to read and spread it. It's a useful reference to defend and underline user rights in our EURALO and ALS work all over Europe. Best regards, Wolf michael gurstein wrote Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:40: >https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc.jsp?Ref=Decl%2812.06.2013%29&Language=lanEnglish >&Ver=original&Site=CM&BackColorInternet=C3C3C3&BackColorIntranet=EDB021&Back >ColorLogged=F5D383 > >http://tinyurl.com/ks8szl5 > > >_______________________________________________ >IRP mailing list >IRP(a)lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org >http://lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/irp > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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Confirmation: Nominations for At-Large Delegates to the 2014 NomCom
by Wolf Ludwig June 15, 2013

June 15, 2013

Dear all, our current regional selected candidate - Veronica Cretu - can stand/go for a second term at the NomCom. I have already asked Veronica and she is willing to go for a 2nd term. The nomination announcement for RALO selected NomCom candidates for 2014 was circulated by Staff on the EURALO list before and no (other) suggestions were made so far. Therefore let me suggest to nominate Veronica Cretu - the incumbent - for a 2nd term. Please read this as my nomination for her. Thanks for your consideration and kind regards, Wolf >Gisella Gruber wrote Sun, 9 Jun 2013 09:46 >>Dear Wolf, >> >>We have not had any nominations for EURALO. The nominations closed on Friday >>7 June 2013. >> >>https://community.icann.org/x/H5pwAg >> >>Please advise on how you wish to proceed with this. >> >>Thank you. >>Kind regards, >>Gisella >> >>From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >>Date: Monday, 27 May 2013 21:54 >>To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, Afri-Discuss >><afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, APAC-Discuss >><apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, Discussion for At-Large Europe >><euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, >>"lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" >><lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, NA-Discuss >><na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >>Cc: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com>, At-Large Staff >><staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Joette Youkhanna <joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org> >>Subject: NOW OPEN: Nominations for At-Large Delegates to the 2014 NomCom >> >>Dear All, >> >>On behalf of the Chair of the ALAC, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, we would like to >>inform you of the schedule for the process of appointing the regional >>At-Large Delegates to the 2014 Nominating Committee (NomCom). >> >>1. Nominations Open: 27 May 2013 >>2. Nominations Close: 7 June 2013 >>3. Nomination Acceptance Deadline: On or before 14 June 2013 >>4. RALO nominee prioritization period: Between 14-24 June 2013 (this may >>include a vote if desired) >>5. ALAC Notification: RALOs to transmit all accepted nominations with a >>recommendation for a preferred candidate if the RALO wishes to provide one >>by 25 June 2013 >>6. ALAC Review of RALO Recommendations/Additional List of Nominations >>Accepted: 25 June - 2 July 2013 >>7. ALAC selection and endorsement vote: Carried out on-line between 2 July - >>8 July >>8. Notification to NomCom of Appointees: No later than 12 July 2013 or as >>arranged with NomCom Secretariat >> >>Please note that the ICANN Bylaws (see: XI-2.4.e) >><http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI-2.4> state: The ALAC shall, >>after consultation with each RALO, annually appoint five voting delegates >>(no two of whom shall be citizens of countries in the same Geographic >>Region, as defined according to Section 5 of Article VI to the Nominating >>Committee. >> >>Voting members of the 2014 NomCom are appointed for a one year term, >>starting after the close of the Annual General Meeting 2013 and ending at >>the close of the Annual General Meeting 2014. >> >>An At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 >>Workspace >><https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ALAC+and+RALO+Election >>s%2C+Selections+and+Appointments+2013> has been created for these, and >>other, positions. Please feel free to add your nominations and comments >>directly to the workspace or by posting a message on your RALO mailing list. >> >>The NomCom¹s charge is as follows: >> >>The NomCom is responsible for the selection of eight ICANN Board Members and >>for other selections as are set forth in the Bylaws. (See Bylaws Article >>VII, Section 1 <http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII-1> .) >>The NomCom is charged with populating a portion of the ICANN Board as noted >>above, as well as the ALAC, the ccNSO Council and the GNSO Council. The >>NomCom complements the other means for filling a portion of key ICANN >>leadership positions achieved within the Supporting Organizations and >>Advisory Committees. >>The Bylaws also state that the NomCom shall adopt such operating procedures >>as it deems necessary, which shall be published on the ICANN website. >>The NomCom is designed to function independently from the Board, the >>Supporting Organizations, and Advisory Committees. NomCom members act only >>on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the >>scope of the ICANN mission and responsibilities assigned to it by the ICANN >>Bylaws. >>Members contribute to the NomCom both their understanding of the broad >>interests of the Internet as a whole and their knowledge and experience of >>the concerns and interests of the Internet stakeholders that have appointed >>them. The challenge for the NomCom is to integrate these perspectives and >>derive consensus in its selections. Although appointed by Supporting >>Organizations and other ICANN bodies, individual NomCom members are not >>accountable to their appointing constituencies. Members are, of course, >>accountable for adherence to the Bylaws and for compliance with the rules >>and procedures established by the NomCom. >> >>Regards, >> >>Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie >>Peregrine and Julia Charvolen >>ICANN Policy Staff in support of the ALAC >>E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> >> >> >> >> > >EuroDIG Secretariat >http://www.eurodig.org/ >mobile +41 79 204 83 87 >Skype: Wolf-Ludwig > >EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation >http://euralo.org > >Profile on LinkedIn >http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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ICANN - EURALO pre-events in Lisbon
by Wolf Ludwig June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear all, as announced before, this is just another reminder for ICANN - EURALO organized pre-events at the upcoming EuroDIG next week -- before and after our GA: 15:00 - 16:30 EURALO meets ICANN Staff with Fadi Chehade, ICANN President and CEO and Nigel Hickson, VP Europe, co-moderated by Sébastien Bachollet, ICANN Board and Olivier Crepin-Leblond, ALAC Chair; 17:00 - 19:30 EURALO GA (as specified before); 19:30 - 21:00 ICANN - EURALO Outreach reception for the local and broader community where you are all invited to (please see the attached invitation flyer). We are please to meet you in less than a week in Lisbon. Wish you save travels. Best regards, Wolf EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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Final preparations for Lisbon GA -- last inputs needed
by Wolf Ludwig June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear all, we just completed our last monthly call before the upcoming Lisbon GA in June and discussed some last organisational points (among others). Please note: Hotel rooms are booked for all registered participants for 19-20 June or two nights at the Altis hotel (what is the EURALO GA and EuroDIG venue): http://www.altishotels.com/EN/ and https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+ALSes+Representatives+to+… As you may have noticed, I circulated a draft of the Board report 2012-13 FYI today what needs to be approved as a regular part of our GA. We are on the way to finalize our Agenda for Lisbon with three parts: a) a formal one reflecting usual Bylaw requirements (quorum, report and re-/elections of officers) b) key and intro speakers (Sébastien, Nigel and Olivier) and c) the *content part* on org. assessment (strength and weaknesses), definition of EURALO’s key themes and priorities, and how to improve and strengthen our member’s involvement in regular activities. Your suggestions for the agenda parts are welcome! See: https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2013+EURALO+General+Assembly As we need to conduct re-/elections for Officers and functions at the Lisbon GA (see point 6 of the Board report), we need to follow some procedural requirements fixed in our Bylaws. The regional officer selections will be held at the GA, the proposed schedule, Draft Election Timetable is as follows: 1. Nominations Open: 27 May 2. Nominations Close: 14 June 3. Nomination Acceptance by candidates: On or before 18 June 4. Listing of candidates for the GA: Between 18-19 June 5. Voting Results announced: 19 June at the GA and meeting minutes. Last but not least: Please don’t forget to get registered for EuroDIG what you have to do by yourself ASAP (some of you did already) to provide some planning security for the organizers – see: http://www.eurodig.org/eurodig-2012/information/registration Thanks for your support and I am pleased to welcome most of you soon in Lisbon. Kind regards, Wolf EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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arrest in Ukraine
by Oksana Prykhodko June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear all, My colleague on At-Large at National Regulator on Broadcasting is under arrest (on the charge of bribery). I can be engaged as a witness. I have no idea what it can mean for me, but if i will be blocked in Ukraine, please do understand that I did not do any wrongdoing. Hoping for ypur understanding, Best regards, Oksana

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Reminder- Nominations for EURALO Officers are open until June 14th
by At-Large Staff June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear All, Upon the request of the EURALO Chair, Wolf Ludwig, we are sending a reminder of the 2013 EURALO Officers selections: Open Positions: EURALO Chair : Currently held by Wolf Ludwig. Wolf is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 19 June 2013. New term start 20 June 2013 and ends 30 June 2014. EURALO Secretariat: Currently held by Oksana Prykhodko. Oksana is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 19 June 2013. New term starts 20 June 2013 and ends 30 June 2014. *** EURALO Officers Selection Schedule: *** Nominations should be made on the EURO - Discuss Mailing list (see: apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:apac-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> ) by 14 June 2013. Self-nominations are welcome. When received and posted, self-nominations will be deemed to also act as formal acceptance of 'nomination'. The 2013 EURALO Selection wiki page is available at: (see: https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Elections%2C+Selections+an d+Appointments+2013) Thank you, Kind regards Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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WG: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Statement on the Importance of Open Global Dialogue Regarding Online Privacy
by Wolf Ludwig June 12, 2013

June 12, 2013

Just FYI -- as this will be an issue of a brand new Flash session at EuroDIG on Friday morning. Best, Wolf _______ Wende Cover/ISOC sent Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:28: >[Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland] The Internet Society has noted recent revelations regarding the apparent scope of U.S. government efforts to gather large amounts of end user information from U.S. Internet and telecom service providers for intelligence purposes. We are deeply concerned that the unwarranted collection, storage and potential correlation of user data will undermine many of the key principles and relationships of trust upon which the global Internet has been built. The impact of this action is not limited to U.S. users or companies, but has implications for Internet users around the globe. > >While government plays an important role in protecting its citizens and there is a need for better approaches to address online security, the Internet Society strongly believes that real security can only be realized within a broader context of trust and the respect of fundamental rights, such as privacy. The Internet Society, along with many other organizations and individuals around the world, expect governments to respect and protect the basic rights of their citizens - including the right to privacy both offline and online - as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. > >The U.S. Government has previously taken an active role in championing these rights in the international sphere. For example, the U.S. played a leadership role in the adoption of the Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/20/8, which re-affirmed that fundamental rights are applicable to individuals' activities in the online environment as well, including privacy and freedom of expression. This means that restrictions of rights should be exceptional and conform to internationally accepted criteria such as: provision by law; pursuing a legitimate purpose; proven as necessary and the least restrictive means required to achieve the purported aim. Users naturally have higher expectations of governments who have adopted these international standards. > >The Internet must be a channel for secure, reliable, private communication between entities and individuals. Consensus for internationally recognized data protection standards has been formed through agreements constituting key building blocks of online trust, including the OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data, the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data, the EU Data Protection framework, and the APEC Privacy Framework and Cross Border Privacy Rules system. > >Emerging revelations about alleged U.S. programs to gather information about Internet users raise clear questions about the extent to which individuals' expectations of privacy have been compromised. This kind of collection of user information is at odds with the commitments governments around the world have made with respect to protection of personal data and other human rights. We would expect any government signing onto these principles to fully engage with its citizens in an open dialogue when seeking to achieve both the protection of individual rights and national security. We also need to challenge the view that there always has to be a trade-off between ensuring security and protecting users' rights. > >The Internet Society is also deeply concerned that alleged programs and similar efforts by other governments will have a chilling effect on the deployment and adoption of technical solutions for establishing trusted connections online. This kind of trust-enabled infrastructure is needed to maintain global interoperability and openness. The Internet is global - the impact of programs like these is not limited to the specific country in question but rather reverberates across the globe to users everywhere. > >The revelations of recent days underscore the importance of an open global dialogue regarding online privacy in the realm of national security and the need for all stakeholders to abide by the norms and principles outlined in international agreements on data protection and other fundamental rights. Trusted interactions in cyberspace are critical not only for the future of the Internet, but also for continued innovation, economic and political progress and a vibrant global community. Users need clear and realistic expectations of online privacy that are respected by governments and enterprises alike, so that they can continue to use the Internet in ways that enhance all of society. > >http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-statement-importance-o… > > > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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Nomination Acceptance
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

Dear members of EURALO, it is with pleasure that I accept the nomination. I am thankful of the trust you are putting in me. Kindest regards, Olivier Crépin-Leblond

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REMINDER-CORRECTION - Nominations for EURALO Officers are open until June 14th
by At-Large Staff June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

Dear All, We are resending this reminder with the correct expiration of the New term for EURALO¹s Chair and Vice Chair. Kindly note that the terms will expire on June 30th 2015. Open Positions: EURALO Chair : Currently held by Wolf Ludwig. Wolf is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 19 June 2013. New term start 20 June 2013 and ends 30 June 2015. EURALO Secretariat: Currently held by Oksana Prykhodko. Oksana is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 19 June 2013. New term starts 20 June 2013 and ends 30 June 2015. *** See the EURALO Officers Selection Schedule: 1. Nominations Open: 27 May 2. Nominations Close: 14 June 3. Nomination Acceptance Deadline: On or before 18 June 4. RALO selection: Between 18-19 June 2013 (this may include a vote if desired) 5. Result Announced: June 19 or shortly thereafter *** Nominations should be made on the EURO - Discuss Mailing list (see: euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org) by 14 June 2013. Self-nominations are welcome. When received and posted, self-nominations will be deemed to also act as formal acceptance of 'nomination'. The 2013 EURALO Selection wiki page is available at: (see: https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Elections%2C+Selections+an d+Appointments+2013) Thank you, Kind regards Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Julia Charvolen, ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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ALAC Selection Schedule for 2014 ALAC Representatives - Proposed by the ALAC
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

Dear All, As Chair of the ALAC, I would like to announce the proposed timetable for the selection of ALAC representatives in your regions. The regional officers have approved this timetable. *_ALAC Selection Schedule for 2014 ALAC Representatives - Proposed by the ALAC:_* *3 June - ALAC Chair announces call for nominations and Statements of Interest* *3 June - 14 June - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 2 weeks).* *21 June - Deadline for nomination acceptances* *28 June - 5 July - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline).* *8 July - RALO Chairs to inform ALAC Chair of Selection Results. ALAC Chair to inform NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect of ALAC Selection Results* *2013 AGM [ 17th - 21st November ] - Newly elected ALAC representative shall be seated on the ALAC at the close of the 2013 AGM on Thursday, 21st November 2013.* Please post your nominations or self-nominations to your regional mailing list. Staff will then post the candidates' names on the *At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ALAC+and+RALO+Election…>. * *2013 Open Positions (for 2013-2015 term):* AFRALO: ALAC Representative from AFRALO currently held by Yaovi Atohoun <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Yaovi+Atohoun+SOI>. Yaovi is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 20 November 2013 at the end of the 2013 AGM. New term starts on 21 November 2013 through the end of the 2015 AGM. EURALO: ALAC Representative from EURALO currently held by Olivier Crépin-Leblond. Olivier is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 20 November 2013 at the end of the 2013 AGM. New term starts on 21 November 2013 through the end of the 2015 AGM. LACRALO: ALAC Representative from LACRALO currently held by Natalia Enciso and is not eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 20 November 2013 at the end of the 2013 AGM. New term starts on 21 November 2013 through the end of the 2015 AGM. NARALO: NARALO ALAC Representative position. Currently held by Eduardo Diaz. Eduardo is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 20 November 2013 at the end of the 2013 AGM. New term starts on 21 November 2013 through the end of the 2015 AGM. Candidates are requested to send their Statements of Interest to At-Large staff <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by 21 June. Kind regards, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair

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