Information Society

An information society is a society where the usage, creation, distribution, manipulation and integration of information is a significant activity. Its main drivers are information and communication technologies, which have resulted in rapid information growth in variety and is somehow changing all aspects of social organization, including education, economy, health, government, warfare, and levels of democracy. The people who are able to partake in this form of society are sometimes called either computer users or even digital citizens, defined by K. Mossberger as “Those who use the Internet regularly and effectively”. This is one of many dozen internet terms that …

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Greens/EFA: The Greens/European Free Alliance · 3 August 2024 English

A study by Martin Sas, KU Leuven, Centre for IT & IP Law, Leuven, Belgium Jan Tobias Mühlberg, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Ecole Polytechnique,Brussels, Belgium

ISPs: Internet Service Providers 9 • ISS: Information society services • JuSchG: Jugendschutzgesetz • European law, which would compel providers of information society services (ISS) [111] to verify or estimate


UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme · 29 May 2024 English

On 29 May 17:00–17:45 (UTC+02:00) during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event, UNEP is hosting a session on the future of digital public infrastructure for environmental

(UTC+02:00) during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event, UNEP is


World Bank Group · 8 May 2024 English

(P173373) Project Implementation agency: Rwanda Information Society Authority Date of the Procurement Plan: August IDA / 70000 Executing Agency(ies): Rwanda Information Society Authority WORKS Activity Reference No. /


World Bank Group · 7 May 2024 English

(P173373) Project Implementation agency: Rwanda Information Society Authority Date of the Procurement Plan: August IDA / 70000 Executing Agency(ies): Rwanda Information Society Authority WORKS Activity Reference No. /


RIA: Research ICT Africa · 2 May 2024 English

The concept of financial inclusion underscores the importance of access to, the use of, and the quality of financial products and services. [...] The analysis highlights the importance of demand-side …

South Africa towards a dynamic, connected information society and a knowledge-based economy. However, persistent including developing a dynamic and connected information society and a vibrant knowledge economy. The NDP objectives, build equitable participation in the information society and knowledge economy, and become globally development of a more inclusive and equitable information society in South Africa. It focuses on promoting


EU: European Union · 30 April 2024 English

Communication, Audiovisual Services and Information Society Telecommunication) Annex XVI (Procurement)


EU: European Union · 30 April 2024 English

COMMUNICATION, AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION SOCIETY List provided for in Articles 17 and 24 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce of technical regulations and of rules on Information Society services (OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1).


EU: European Union · 30 April 2024 English

COMMUNICATION, AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION SOCIETY List provided for in Articles 17 and 24 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce of technical regulations and of rules on Information Society services (OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1).


EU: European Union · 29 April 2024 English

8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce surveillance authorities is imposed on information society service providers under Article 7(2) of Regulation


CASS: Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies · 29 April 2024 English

On the other hand, the study identifies concentration of IT exports to a few destination markets; limited portfolio of IT products and types of domestic startups; supply and demand mismatch …

Khalid Mahmood, “Indicators of the Emerging Information Society in Pakistan,” Information Development 24


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