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New study: Improving access to and reuse of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes
The European Commission has published a study aimed at improving access to and reuse of research results, including publications and data for scientific purposes
Award ceremony IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” writing competition at CPDP
We received many great and diverse stories in this years’ IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” writing competition. On 23 May a festive award ceremony will take place at the Computer, Privacy & Data Protection (CPDP) conference in Brussels.
Extended deadline 10th of May! Call for Abstracts: European Privacy Law Scholars Conference
We are excited to announce a call for abstracts for the European Privacy Law Scholars Conference, which will be hosted at the University of Amsterdam, 24-25 October 2024. Following the format of PLSC in the United States, PLSC Europe is a conference for discussing work in progress. In the PLSC format, discussants, rather than authors,… Continue reading Extended deadline 10th of May! Call for Abstracts: European Privacy Law Scholars Conference
Upcoming events
Spui 25: Postmortem Privacy
An Event with Anita L. Allen
Amsterdam, The Netherlandshttps://spui25.nl/programma/post…Computers, Privacy & Data Protection (CPDP) International Conference 2024
Brussels, Belgiumhttps://www.cpdpconferences.org/2024 European Copyright Society Conference
Conflict and Trust in the European Copyright System
Frankfurt, Germanyhttps://www.jura.uni-frankfurt.d…IViR Lecture Series: Big Speech
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2024 Annual Conference: The Future of Public Law: Resilience, Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence
Madrid, Spainhttps://www.icon-society.org/ico…International Legal Ethics Pre-Conference 2024
Theme: The AI Act and its Implications for Legal Practice: A European Perspective
Amsterdam, The Netherlandshttps://www.ilec2024.com/wiki/10…Latest publications
Improving access to and reuse of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes: Study to evaluate the effects of the EU copyright framework on research and the effects of potential interventions and to identify and present relevant provisions for research in EU data and digital legislation, with a focus on rights and obligations external link
Stančiauskas, V., Kazlauskaitė, D., Dėlkutė-Morgan, R., Ŝiaulytytė, G., Kublashvili, A., Voronecki, T., Senftleben, M., Szkalej, K., Buijs, D., van Eechoud, M., Irion, K., Buri, I., Frigeri, M., Karabuga, E., King, L., Margoni, T., Schirru, L., Stähler, L., Sganga, C., Turan, P., Contardi, M., Signoretta, C. & Edwards, E.
2024
Abstract
The European Commission has published a study aimed at improving access to and reuse of research results, including publications and data for scientific purposes. The study has identified barriers and challenges to access and reuse of publicly funded research results, evaluated effects of the EU copyright framework on research, and identified relevant provisions for research in EU data and digital legislation. On this basis, it presents options for legislative and non-legislative measures to strengthen the free circulation of knowledge and thereby contribute to reinforce the European Research Area
academic research, Copyright
Bibtex
Report{nokey,
title = {Improving access to and reuse of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes: Study to evaluate the effects of the EU copyright framework on research and the effects of potential interventions and to identify and present relevant provisions for research in EU data and digital legislation, with a focus on rights and obligations},
author = {Stančiauskas, V. and Kazlauskaitė, D. and Dėlkutė-Morgan, R. and Ŝiaulytytė, G. and Kublashvili, A. and Voronecki, T. and Senftleben, M. and Szkalej, K. and Buijs, D. and van Eechoud, M. and Irion, K. and Buri, I. and Frigeri, M. and Karabuga, E. and King, L. and Margoni, T. and Schirru, L. and Stähler, L. and Sganga, C. and Turan, P. and Contardi, M. and Signoretta, C. and Edwards, E.},
url = {https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/633395},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.2777/633395},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-05-16},
abstract = {The European Commission has published a study aimed at improving access to and reuse of research results, including publications and data for scientific purposes. The study has identified barriers and challenges to access and reuse of publicly funded research results, evaluated effects of the EU copyright framework on research, and identified relevant provisions for research in EU data and digital legislation. On this basis, it presents options for legislative and non-legislative measures to strengthen the free circulation of knowledge and thereby contribute to reinforce the European Research Area},
keywords = {academic research, Copyright},
}
Opinion of the European Copyright Society on certain selected aspects of Case C-227/23, Kwantum Nederland and Kwantum België external link
van Eechoud, M., Quintais, J., Metzger, A. & Rognstad, O.A.
Kluwer Copyright Blog, 2024
Copyright
Bibtex
Online publication{nokey,
title = {Opinion of the European Copyright Society on certain selected aspects of Case C-227/23, Kwantum Nederland and Kwantum België},
author = {van Eechoud, M. and Quintais, J. and Metzger, A. and Rognstad, O.A.},
url = {https://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2024/05/02/opinion-of-the-european-copyright-society-on-certain-selected-aspects-of-case-c-227-23-kwantum-nederland-and-kwantum-belgie/},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-05-02},
journal = {Kluwer Copyright Blog},
keywords = {Copyright},
}
Quantum Computing and the Global South download
AWO
2024
Abstract
Governments and researchers across the Global South are important stakeholders in quantum computing, a technology that will likely have global opportunities and ramifications. While quantum computing discussions within the Global North often limit their Global South focus to China, India, and Singapore, quantum computing activity is underway in a wide range of countries across the G-77, from Brazil to South Africa.
Through desk research and supplementary expert interviews, this report documents quantum computing activity within the G-77; creates a typology of G-77 states engaged with quantum computing; and analyses initial trends and potential impacts of the technology including reliance on commercial cloud computing infrastructure, knowledge transfer, environmental impact, and possible new geopolitical dynamics. It concludes with preliminary recommendations to support more equitable global technology development.
Bibtex
article{nokey,
title = {Quantum Computing and the Global South},
author = {AWO},
url = {https://www.ivir.nl/publications/quantum-computing-and-the-global-south/quantum-computing-and-the-global-south/},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-04-29},
abstract = {Governments and researchers across the Global South are important stakeholders in quantum computing, a technology that will likely have global opportunities and ramifications. While quantum computing discussions within the Global North often limit their Global South focus to China, India, and Singapore, quantum computing activity is underway in a wide range of countries across the G-77, from Brazil to South Africa.
Through desk research and supplementary expert interviews, this report documents quantum computing activity within the G-77; creates a typology of G-77 states engaged with quantum computing; and analyses initial trends and potential impacts of the technology including reliance on commercial cloud computing infrastructure, knowledge transfer, environmental impact, and possible new geopolitical dynamics. It concludes with preliminary recommendations to support more equitable global technology development.},
}
Annotatie Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens 14 februari 2023 (Luxleaks) download
Nederlandse Jurisprudentie, iss. : 11, num: 108, pp: 2760-2762, 2024
Links
Freedom of Speech, klokkenluiders
Bibtex
Case note{nokey,
title = {Annotatie Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens 14 februari 2023 (Luxleaks)},
author = {Dommering, E.},
url = {https://www.ivir.nl/publications/annotatie-europees-hof-voor-de-rechten-van-de-mens-14-februari-2024-luxleaks/annotatie_nj_2024_108/},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-04-25},
journal = {Nederlandse Jurisprudentie},
issue = {11},
number = {108},
keywords = {Freedom of Speech, klokkenluiders},
}
FutureNewsCorp, or how the AI Act changed the future of news
Computer Law & Security Review, vol. 52, num: 105915, 2024
Abstract
Inspired by scenario writing methods to foster discussion on the societal implications of technology and regulation, the paper develops a ‘legal fiction scenario’ to anticipate the impact of the proposed European AI Act and examine some of the regulatory choices made. The paper tells the story of FutureNewsCorp – the largest news media company in Europe in the year 2043. The story of FutureNewsCorp is used for a critical analysis of the most recent draft of the AI Act and here, in particular, of the role of standardisation bodies and the division of responsibility between providers of AI systems and their professional users. Using the scenario method, the paper demonstrates that regulations like the planned AI Act can result in a shift of the power to decide what responsible use of AI is - from regulators and editors to technology developers and standardisation bodies - and that in doing so it may contribute to changing the structure and workings of an entire sector.
Links
AI Regulation, Journalism
Bibtex
Article{nokey,
title = {FutureNewsCorp, or how the AI Act changed the future of news},
author = {Helberger, N.},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsr.2023.105915},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-04-23},
journal = {Computer Law & Security Review},
volume = {52},
number = {105915},
pages = {},
abstract = {Inspired by scenario writing methods to foster discussion on the societal implications of technology and regulation, the paper develops a ‘legal fiction scenario’ to anticipate the impact of the proposed European AI Act and examine some of the regulatory choices made. The paper tells the story of FutureNewsCorp – the largest news media company in Europe in the year 2043. The story of FutureNewsCorp is used for a critical analysis of the most recent draft of the AI Act and here, in particular, of the role of standardisation bodies and the division of responsibility between providers of AI systems and their professional users. Using the scenario method, the paper demonstrates that regulations like the planned AI Act can result in a shift of the power to decide what responsible use of AI is - from regulators and editors to technology developers and standardisation bodies - and that in doing so it may contribute to changing the structure and workings of an entire sector.},
keywords = {AI Regulation, Journalism},
}