new media commissioner
Red tape hampering tech research
News The information society and media commissioner warned that Europe faces serious challenges in energy, health and with an ageing population, and said these areas can only be tackled by innovative use of ICT. [05 Sep 2008]
"Shambolic" security behind Home Office data breach
News The key to lasting cultural change must… lie in the role of the Information Commissioner and in particular, the effective roll out (expected by the end of this year) of his new power to fine for deliberate or reckless serious breaches of data... [27 Aug 2008]
Legal Eye: Europe's copyright controversy
Comment This grievance, coupled with the huge variations in the implementation of the levy, has prompted a number of consumer electronics companies to sign a letter to EU internal markets commissioner Charlie McCreevy saying they were willing to "explore... [18 Jun 2008]
Orange cuts voice and data roaming costs
News Earlier this year, the European information society and media commissioner Viviane Reding threatened the mobile industry with regulation if it did not voluntarily reduce the costs of mobile data roaming by 1 July and make fees "transparent" to the... [20 May 2008]
Europe embracing speedy fat pipes
News EU Commissioner for information society and media, Viviane Reding, said the fact all 27 EU states are promoting IT is helping Europe to compete internationally, while also modernising every day life for European citizens. [18 Apr 2008]
In-flight mobiles to take off over Europe
News But the EC's information, society and media commissioner, Viviane Reding, has already sounded a pre-emptive warning to operators about sky-high prices. The commissioner has previously made it her mission to slay rip-off mobile roaming rates - for... [08 Apr 2008]
Data Protection Commissioner Inspection: Are You Ready?
White Paper The powers of the Data protection commissioner and more to the point the likelihood of inspection have however increased. This was demonstrated by Prime time media coverage in 2006 regarding alleged breaches. [28 Mar 2008]
We need more tech training, says small business
News There will be an increased funding rate for SMEs," said Rudolf Strohmeier, who heads the cabinet office of information society and media commissioner Viviane Reding. SMEs are the primary source of new jobs, driving innovation and creativity," said... [09 Mar 2008]
Mobile World Congress 2008 Diary - Monday
Comment This was an event being held by the mobile operator body the GSM Association (GSMA), who may not be the Mighty Finn but they had promised to rustle up Viviane Reding - European Union commissioner for information society and media and witchfinder... [12 Feb 2008]
Data security a top priority for Europe
News Also speaking at the event in Brussels, the European Commissioner for information society and media, Viviane Reding, said the software industry has a large role to play in Europe. He said: "New technology brings new challenges but technology can... [05 Dec 2007]
Facebook founder tops Agenda Setters list
News Viviane Reding (10), the European commissioner for information society and media was a new entry for playing a leading role cutting mobile roaming rates in Europe this year. Reflecting the increasing role of web 2.0, the BBC's director of future... [17 Oct 2007]
Techie shortage costing us billions, says Europe
News European Commissioner for the Information Society and Media Viviane Reding said that it is no longer possible to waste the talents of millions of Europeans by leaving them out of the information society. [11 Sep 2007]
EU to open up mobile spectrum
News European telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding said the EU needs to remove regulatory barriers and allow new tech to share the spectrum. Mike Grant, head of broadband and media at consultancy Analysys told silicon.com: "This is an interesting move... [27 Jul 2007]
EC warns on data roaming costs
News UK operators have this week been announcing the new rates they will be charging customers for using mobile phones in other European countries, after Viviane Reding, the commissioner for information society and media, won her crusade for lower-cost... [20 Jul 2007]
Row over European mobile TV standards
News Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for the Information Society and Media said Europe needs to take the lead with mobile TV by backing a single standard - as it did with GSM in the 1990s - or risk other regions getting ahead. [19 Jul 2007]
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