House of Lords committee for "Regulating The Internet" is seeking submissions before 11 th May.

The House of Lords Communications Committee has opened an inquiry into the regulation of the internet. We’re inviting the community to take part in and help us formulate a submission to assist in the formulation of policy around this topic.

Workshop Leaders: Helen Keegan (Mobile Marketing), Eva Pascoe and Ben Greenaway (Cybersalon)

Speakers:
Carl Miller (Demos)
Wendy Grossman (Open Rights Group)

Prior to the event, join in the conversation and have your say on the Google Doc below. We’ll utilise your thoughts and comments on the document to inform our reply to the enquiry.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gVlOXSnk8_ACKt7XBBtfCtK_0h3GsAHBtZ160Ng13ZI/edit?usp=sharing

Workshop Agenda

6.30PM Doors Open

7.00PM Introductory talks discussing the questions posed in the inquiry

• Carl Miller, Demos

• Wendy Grossman

• Ben Greenaway

7.30PM Breakout into groups to discuss the following questions posed in the inquiry

• Is there a need to introduce specific regulation for the internet? Is it desirable or possible?
  
  

• How effective, fair and transparent are online platforms in moderating content that they host? What processes should be implemented for individuals who wish to reverse decisions to moderate content? Who should be responsible for overseeing this?
  
  

• What role should users play in establishing and maintaining online community standards for content and behaviour?
  
  

• What is the impact of the dominance of a small number of online platforms in certain online markets

8.15PM Ten minute break

8.25PM Come back together and feedback on your group’s discussion

9.00PM Wrap up & drinks

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