The Hague Declaration
Adopted and proclaimed by the founders of the Digital Standards Organization in The Hague on 21 May 2008. Whereas almost 60 years ago the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, established in...
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The Digital Standards Organization defines free and open standard as follows: A free and open standard is immune to vendor capture at all stages in its life-cycle. Immunity from vendor capture makes...
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The EU Commission announced on June 25 that EIF/2.0 (The European Interoperability Framework which defines the rules for software used in e-Government) will hold the line as regards patents on...
View ArticleIs Net Neutrality Really a Threat to the Internet?
Is Net Neutrality Really a Threat to the Internet? On December 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal the Obama-era net neutrality rules put into place two years...
View ArticleThe Hague Declaration in the Digital Age
The Hague Declaration in the Digital Age The Hague Declaration is about the discovery of knowledge during the digital age. The declaration is capable of shaping the practice of ethical research,...
View ArticleMicrosoft and the Government’s Open Standards
Microsoft and the Government’s Open Standards In 2010, the United Kingdom began the arduous process of reforming its digital strategy. The UK Department for Business, Innovation, and Skills launched...
View ArticleUnderstanding Open Standards
Understanding Open Standards A Brief Look At Open Standards and More What is an open source? Open source is defined as any open material on the web which is publicly accessible by anyone. What is an...
View ArticleA Quick Guide to the FDA’s Deeming Regulations for Vaping, Cigars, and All...
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration completed a ruling that expands their authority to all tobacco related products including e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes and hookah. These regulations were...
View ArticleGambling Commission Sets Out Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards
How An Online Casino Is Regulated In the United Kingdom, the Gambling Commission has set forth remote technical standards that apply to any operator of an Online Casino. These rules, written by the...
View ArticleThe Gambling Commission Announce New Plan For Standards To Protect Children
In light of a new report stating that 450,000 children in England and Wales are gambling every week, the Gambling Commission has announced new plans to defend children against the dangers of gambling...
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