Jointly organised with IT Law and Media and LSE Department of Law

In his address, Julian Huppert Lib Dem MP will highlight the importance of both internet freedom and data security, by drawing together the positive impact which internet freedom has had on society and the inherent risks posed by the increasing amount of personal data which Governments can retain as a result of technological advances. Julian will discuss Government attempts, especially here and in the US, to curb internet freedom as they tackle piracy; focusing on why legislation such as the Digital Economy Act are badly drafted, the problems with web-blocking and 'letter writing' and the worrying principle of default censorship for certain material.

Finally, Julian will outline the positive steps which Governments can take to tackle piracy and protect children without abusing basic rights; and the lack of data protection here in the UK, why the Government must tackle its lack of data security for personal information and the means by which the British Government can take action now.

 

Julian Huppert is the Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge. He gained a PhD in biological chemistry at Cambridge, eventually becoming a research scientist. Julian's work in science involved research into the structures of DNA. His team were developing a new understanding of how cancer works, which helped to produce new anti-cancer drugs. The other part of Julian's work used DNA to make nano-technological objects. Ultimately, his team hopes to use DNA templates to make large objects, such as improved solar panels. Julian was also CEO of a small biotech company.

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