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Network Neutrality: Laissez Faire Approach Or Not?, Rebecca Wong Dr
Network Neutrality: Laissez Faire Approach Or Not?, Rebecca Wong Dr
Dr Rebecca Wong
The paper discusses the topical subject of network neutrality, from a US and European legal perspective. Whilst acknowledging the plethora of literature on network neutrality, it argues that regulation in favour of network neutrality should not be confined with the US/European borders but that network neutrality should be addressed from a global perspective through the OECD/WTO. The article will begin by defining network neutrality, before discussing the technology underpinning network neutrality. It will compare the different legal approaches adopted by Europe and the US to the regulation of network neutrality. In Europe, there is an existing electronic communications regulatory framework, …
All Or Nothing: This Is The Question?: The Application Of Art. 3(2) Data Protection Directive To The Internet, Rebecca Wong, Joseph Savirimuthu
All Or Nothing: This Is The Question?: The Application Of Art. 3(2) Data Protection Directive To The Internet, Rebecca Wong, Joseph Savirimuthu
Dr Rebecca Wong
The Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC (hereinafter the “Directive”) was passed in 1995 to harmonize the national data protection laws within the European Community. The aim of the directive was in protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, including their privacy as set out under Article 1 of the Data Protection Directive. The rules governing the processing of personal data are deemed to be inapplicable in the two instances outlined by Article 3(2). The processing of personal data falls outside of community law and is thus excluded from the DPD. The Directive is also inapplicable if the processing of personal …