Government & Policy
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EuroDig 2022 – Cybersecurity Standards For Trustworthy Digital Technologies
Highlights International standards are developed to build resilience to cyber threats and to deliver implementation benefits for global citizens and businesses. The key is to help identify and implement trustworthy digital technologies.IEEE workshops at EuroDig 2022 explored how collaborative standards development can help support the European Cybersecurity Strategy and how…
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8 Examples of Protecting Children’s Data Privacy and Fostering a Positive Experience
Highlights Globally, 1 out of every 3 Internet users is a child under the age of 18.The 2021 release of the UK’s Age-Appropriate Design Code is a step in setting a regulatory framework.IEEE SA is at the forefront of the discussion and action around designing trustworthy digital experiences for children…
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WSIS Forum 2022: Designing A Sustainable Future
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2022 was held 15 March through 3 June. The 12 week-long event began with virtual sessions and culminated with the final week being held in person with remote options in Geneva, Switzerland. WSIS is co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD,…
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Rebuilding Trust: A Path Toward More Holistic Cybersecurity
Often, the general public thinks of cybersecurity as “IT security”, yet it covers much more than that. Data collection, transparency, trust, communication, and collaboration have become increasingly vital in a world exploding with ever more connected devices. IEEE addressed this topic during an Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2021 Lightning Talk…
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Global Standards Professionals Get a View into the IEEE Standardization Process and an Opportunity to Connect
IEEE highly values learning with and learning from national and regional standards professionals from around the world. Our IEEE SA Standards Fellowship program forms a part of IEEE’s outreach on that front. This program is open to standards professionals interested in observing and learning about the IEEE standards development process…
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Actions for Clean Energy, Clean Materials & Energy Efficiency: A COP26 Discussion with IEEE, BCSE, and e5
At COP26, IEEE co-hosted a panel discussion, together with representatives from the European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5) and International Business Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE). COP, or “The Conference of the Parties,” is a yearly conference that began in 1994 with 197 countries signing the UN Framework Convention…
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Vaccine Passports and Databases: Privacy vs. Public Health
Today, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the eyes of the world are on the subject of vaccination tracking. To discuss pathways forward, IEEE hosted a side session at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) called “Vaccine Passports and Databases: Privacy vs. Public Health.” The session discussed the…
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What A Smart City is All About
With the human population expected to grow from the current 7.9 billion to almost 10 billion by 2050, it is estimated that approximately 70% of the planet’s inhabitants will also be living in an urban setting. To achieve the highest potential for humanity, smart cities strive to bring together government,…
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How Organizations Can Create Inclusive and Positive Online Experiences for Children
Technology is now permanently intertwined with children’s lives almost from the beginning – from smart baby monitors to playing with connected toys, watching online videos, social media, using voice activated assistants, online education, and mobile apps. An elementary-aged child’s day looks very different than even a decade ago, with technology…
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Data Sovereignty and Trusted Online Identity
COVID-19 has intensified privacy, security, and sovereignty concerns. The current vaccination passport discussions show that identity is at the center of the current debate. While online IDs are the key for many digital services, the question is who should design and control them? IEEE SA co-organized a discussion panel at…