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This is ORG's Policy Update for the week beginning 24/10/2016.
If you are reading this online, you can also subscribe to the [https://lists.openrightsgroup.org/listinfo/parliamentary.monitor email version].
==ORG's work==
*We’ve been busy with the DEBill this week preparing briefings and helping out with amendments on copyright, data sharing and age verification.
*ORG has produced several videos of MPs debating DEBill in the Committee. Watch them here: Louise Haigh on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeTFmbuBSC0 age verifica-tion] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOw9blM04Ao data sharing] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtkQZo278g0 Kevin Brennan] on copyright.
*ORG Cambridge is organising their [https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Cambridge/events/233081536/ monthly meet up] on 1 November to discuss the current state of digital rights, what they've done in the past month and what they are planning to do in the upcoming month.
*ORG London is organising a meeting on 7 November on [https://www.meetup.com/ORG-London/events/234732775/ Digital Dystopias: Orwell’s 1984 and the Internet Age]. We will be discussing surveillance and totalitarianism in literature.
*Tom Chiverton (Local Organiser for ORG Manchester) will be giving a talk at the Festival of Social Science on how technology can be used in communities and activism. The event will take place on 11 November in Manchester. You can find out more [https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Manchester/events/232777448/ here].
*CryptoParties are a great way for anyone to learn how to install and use tools to help se-cure their online communications. [https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Northeast/events/235102246/ Join ORG North East] on 12 November to learn why we need to use these tools. All are welcome.
==Parliament==
===DEBill===
===IPBill===
The Report stage of the IPBill concluded last week. The Bill is due to move on to the Third Reading on 31 October followed by “ping pong” on 1 November.
Last week’s Report sittings showed still [http://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2016/10/ipb-stop-peddling-myth-labour-opposed-surveillance/ strong opposition from Liberal Democrats]. Labour continued to be criticised for their inaction. [https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/19/investigatory-powers-bill-snoopers-charter-lib-dem-labour Lord Paddick] and [https://leftfootforward.org/2016/10/jeremy-corbyn-and-shami-chakrabarti-should-oppose-the-snoopers-charter/ Baroness Jones] both explained why Labour opposition is needed.
To understand what implications IPBill might have on minorities, in this case LGBT people, read [http://smartgaylife.com/lgbt-online-privacy-should-you-worry/ this piece] by [http://lozkaye.com/ Loz Kaye].
Full transcripts of both Report sittings last week can be found below:
[https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2016-10-17/debates/D0B8B4B1-27F0-412B-97C0-B992C09ADF6F/InvestigatoryPowersBill Second Day] (17 October)
[https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2016-10-19/debates/E48829E1-69FB-444C-A27B-0B914F56CFFA/InvestigatoryPowersBill Third Day] (19 October)
===Question on data protection===
[[Chi Onwurah MP]] [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2016-10-19.49468.h&s=%28internet+OR+cyber+OR+computer+OR+web+OR+surveillance+OR+copywrite+OR+%22data+sharing%22%29#g49468.r0 asked] the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the Government has been doing to assess levels of awareness of the sensitivity of personal data and the important of protecting it among consumers and small businesses.
[[Matthew Hancock MP]], the Minister of State for Digital Policy, responded that The Cyber Aware campaign aims to drive behaviour change amongst small businesses and individuals to adopt simple secure online behaviours.
===Question on cybercrime===
[http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/drew-hendry/4467 Drew Hendry] [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2016-10-19.49374.h&s=%28internet+OR+cyber+OR+computer+OR+web+OR+surveillance+OR+copywrite+OR+%22data+sharing%22%29#g49374.r0 asked] the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support the Government provides to businesses to prevent and recover from cyber-attacks.
[[Matthew Hancock MP]] responded that the new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) aimes to reduce risks by working with businesses to improve their cyber security. The NCSC also runs a Security Incident Response scheme helping businesses recover from a cyber incident.
===Question on open data===
[[Chi Onwurah MP]] [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2016-10-12.48304.h&s=%28internet+OR+cyber+OR+computer+OR+web+OR+surveillance+OR+copywrite+OR+%22data+sharing%22%29 asked] the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what future role the Government expects open source software to have in industrial strategy for the digital economy and as an enabling platform.
[[Nick Hurd MP]] responded that the Government's Open Standard Principles are already helping to level the playing field for open source and proprietary software.
===Question on open registers===
[[Chi Onwurah MP]] [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2016-10-21.49759.h&s=%22open+data%22#g49759.r0 asked] the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what social and economic value his Department estimates the government data program will have on the economy of the open registers.
[[Chris Skidmore MP]] responded that open registers will transform how government uses data to drive benefits to citizens. Skidmore also expects open registers to stimulate a wide marketplace of products and services.
===Surveillance Camera Commissioner consultation===
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-national-surveillance-camera-strategy-for-england-and-wales launched a consultation] on their [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/561520/NSCS_Strategy_FINAL.pdf draft national surveillance camera strategy].
The consultation aims to provide direction and leadership in the surveillance camera community, enable system operators to understand best practice and their legal obligations and to demonstrate compliance with the principles of the surveillance camera code of practice and other guidance.
The consultation runs until 6 December. To respond to the consultation follow the [http://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/YXZ2T/ link].
===Consultation on EU draft copyright reform===
The [[Intellectual Property Office]] launched a [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-views-modernising-the-european-copyright-framework consultation] regarding the [[European Commission]]'s draft legislation attempting to modernise the European copyright framework.
The government in particular is seeking vies on the costs and benefits of the proposals and suggestions for how to improve the language of the proposals. In their statement, the [[IPO]] emphasized they would appreciate comments on the possible impacts the legislation may have in light of the planned Brexit.
The EU draft of the Copyright Reform includes:
* a draft [https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/proposed-regulation-cross-border-exchange-between-union-and-third-countries-accessible-format Regulation] and [https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/proposal-directive-permitted-uses-works-and-other-subject-matter-protected-copyright-and Directive] implementing the Marrakesh Treaty granting exception to visually impaired people to be better able to access copyright content,
*a draft [https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/proposal-regulation-laying-down-rules-exercise-copyright-and-related-rights-applicable-certain Regulation] on the exercise of copyright in certain online transmissions by broadcasting organisations,
*a draft copyright [https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/proposal-directive-european-parliament-and-council-copyright-digital-single-market Directive] on adapting exceptions and limitations to the digital and cross-border environment, ensuring wider access to copyright content and achieving a well-functioning marketplace for copyright.
The consultation will run until 6 December. More information on submitting evidence can be found [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/510985/Guide_to_evidence_for_policy.pdf here].
===MPs’ letter to Obama to stop Love’s extradition===
More than [https://freelauri.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lauri-Love-Letter-to-Obama-final.pdf 100 MPs signed a letter] asking president Barack Obama to block Lauri Love's extradition to the US over alleged charges of hacking the FBI, American central bank and the US missile defence agency.
Love was told at a [http://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2016/10/lauri-love-hacking-suspect-obama-halt-extradition-us/ hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court] in September that he was fit to be extradited to the US to face trial. His defence has been arguing that Love has several conditions (Asperger Syndrome and depression) that would cause him to struggle in the US prison system and would make it more likely he would commit suicide while abroad.
MPs who added their names to the letter seek an “act of compassion” from Obama before he leaves the office. They are hoping he will stop the extradition order and Love will be able to face trial in the UK.
==Europe==
===European Data Protection Supervisor’s opinion on GDPR===
The [[European Data Protection Supervisor]], Giovanni Buttarelli, published his [https://secure.edps.europa.eu/EDPSWEB/webdav/site/mySite/shared/Documents/Consultation/Opinions/2016/16-10-20_PIMS_opinion_EN.pdf opinion] on the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) focusing on the Personal Information Management Systems (PIMS).
In his statement, Buttarelli [https://secure.edps.europa.eu/EDPSWEB/webdav/site/mySite/shared/Documents/EDPS/PressNews/Press/2016/EDPS-2016-16-PIMS_EN.pdf acknowledged] that most privacy policies serve the interests of providers. This systems makes it difficult for people to exercise their rights or manage their personal data online. PIMS is a system that will allow people to manage and control their online identity. The opinion outlines technology behind PIMS and principles it will operate on.
===Campaign to protect citizens’ data in trade agreements===
EDRi together with other 20 civil rights organisations sent a [https://edri.org/files/TiSA/TISA_open_letter_20161021.pdf letter] to the [[European Commission]] and Member States urging them to not “sacrifice citizens’ fundamental rights”.
The letter points out [https://edri.org/files/TiSA/TISA_open_letter_20161021.pdf negative impacts] the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) could have on personal data and its transfer and processing. These clauses are likely to be included in TiSA. Suggestions made by the civil rights groups encourage implementation of clauses ensuring that EU can suspend the flow of personal data if other parties to the agreement do not respect fundamental rights.
==ORG media coverage==
''See [[ORG Press Coverage]] for full details.''
;2016-10-21-The Sun-[https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2024667/government-will-add-porn-viewers-to-a-national-pervert-database/ BIG BONKER IS WATCHING British porn lovers’ sexual preferences to be ‘collected on national database’]
:Author: Jasper Hamill & Will Grice
:Summary: Jim Killock quoted on age-verification proposals creating a database of sensitive data.
;2016-10-23-Sputnik News-[https://sputniknews.com/europe/201610231046630866-uk-monitor-porn-viewing/ Who Watches the Watchers: UK Makes Plans to Monitor Porn-Viewing Habits]
:Summary: ORG quoted on age-verification proposals creating a database of sensitive data.
;2016-10-26-Metro-[http://metro.co.uk/2016/10/26/the-government-wants-to-make-a-list-of-everyone-who-uses-porn-in-britain-6217019/ The government wants to ‘make a list’ of everyone who uses porn in Britain]
:Author: Rob Waugh
:Summary: ORG quoted on the evidence submitted to the DEBill Committee on age-verification proposals creating a database of sensitive data.
==ORG Contact Details==
[http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff Staff page]
* [http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff#jim Jim Killock, Executive Director]
* [http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff#javier Javier Ruiz, Policy]
* [http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff#ed Ed Johnson-Williams, Campaigns]
* [http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff#pam Pam Cowburn, Communications]
* [http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff#lee Lee Maguire, Tech]
* [http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff#myles Myles Jackman, Legal Director]
* [http://www.openrightsgroup.org/people/staff#charlie Charlie Tunmore, Supporter Officer]
* Slavka Bielikova, Policy Officer
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