The Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School is a leader in the study of the law and policy around the Internet and other emerging technologies.
Architecture and Public Policy
CIS explores how changes in the architecture of computer networks affect the economic environment for innovation and competition on the Internet, and how the law should react to those changes. This work has lead us to analyze the issue of network neutrality, perhaps the Internet's most debated policy issue, which concerns Internet user's ability to access the content and software of their choice without interference from network providers.
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Digital Switzerlands (Past Event)
U.S. technology companies are increasingly standing as competing power centers, challenging the primacy of governments. This power brings with it the capacity to bolster or undermine governmental authority, and also increasing public demands for the companies to protect users from governments. The companies’ power raises serious questions about how to understand their role, including suggestions that they are public utilities, information fiduciaries, surveillance intermediaries, or speech governors. Read more about Digital Switzerlands
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Public Interest Careers in Law, Policy, and Technology (Past Event)
Interested in working in public interest technology law and policy? Want to find out what you can do now to build a career in this growing area? Join the Stanford Center for Internet and Society and the Levin Center to discuss the broad range of available options and how to identify and evaluate prospective employers, plus how to make the most of your time at SLS to position yourself for the future. Read more about Public Interest Careers in Law, Policy, and Technology
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SF ISACA Fall Conference (Past Event)
Since its start in 2001, the SF ISACA Fall Conference continues to be the premier education event for information technology audit, security, governance, risk and compliance professionals in Northern California. The SF ISACA Fall conference features five tracks packed with top flight speakers and cutting edge topics. CIS's Riana Pfefferkorn and Ryan Singel will be speaking at the event.For more information visit the conference website.
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