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The media is an effective source for us to search necessary information for learning, business activities or for daily life. However, with the development of the Internet, communication has a stronger influence and is the leading tool that we often use to find information. #Adverse_media_screening #adversemediascreening #Researching_a_companys_reputation #researchingacompanysreputation https://lnkd.in/gPyjKCkS

What makes a good service? 🤔 Whether you want to develop a digital service or simply learn about what makes a good service, check out our free digital course starting this October! 🚀 Available to Third Sector organisations across Wales. #Newid 💡 Link in comments ⬇️

The Digital Services Act is coming into practice in Germany!   This week, the German parliament has laid the legal groundwork for the national implementation of the #DSA. Good to see that the legislation grants independence to the German coordinator Bundesnetzagentur, foresees an advisory board and provides a much-needed research budget.   Over the last few months, our team at Possible (ehem. PUBLIC Deutschland) had the opportunity to conduct a study to support the German DSC Bundesnetzagentur in preparing for its duties. Our three main outputs: 1. A typology that differentiates between nine types of digital services under the DSA and maps corresponding business models. (see picture) 2. A decision-tree to assist service providers in assessing where their service falls within DSA regulation. 3. A screening that identifies relevant companies providing digital services for DSA oversight in Germany. We identified 4.501 relevant companies for Germany, a large proportion of which are more regulated types such as hosting and online platforms. This means: there is significant work ahead for DSCs across the EU to oversee and coordinate, for companies to enhance transparency, and for civil society to make use of new mechanisms with the aim of user protection.   You can find our study here: https://lnkd.in/e5rYMW8r Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss our findings/methodology further! #DigitalServicesAct Pia Sienz Carl J. Niederste Frielinghaus Luca Niermann

🔗 Digital Trust Index tested 260k websites across Europe, a year before the European Accessibility Act goes into effect. They found a lot of issues, that are barriers to people to PWD. Let's fix our sites! “The most common [automatically findable] issues are insufficient colour contrast and a lack of descriptive text for images, links, and buttons.” (https://lnkd.in/eUTpvSPB) See my two posts on fixing common issues: - Common accessibility issues you can fix today: https://lnkd.in/eAi5sSZk (includes contrast, alternative text, missing labels, language indication) - Part 2: https://lnkd.in/ez5XAmp8

A new interactive digital map from CSIS tracks #digital competition policy movements around the world. Check out the map & learn how #DMA-like policies across the globe may have adverse effects:

EN 301 549 is Europe’s digital accessibility regulation for the public sector. Each member nation is required to ensure accessibility measures in the EAA are being followed by June 28, 2025. Are you subject to the EAA regulations? Learn more about EN 301 549’s far reaching influence in accessibility policy. #EuropeanAccessibilityAct #Accessibility #A11y https://lnkd.in/gJ3samwh

W𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? IDOM supported Ayuntamiento de Bilbao in developing the 'Smart Cities Study 2023: Cities as Innovation Ecosystems that Contribute to Achieving the SDGs'. This report was conducted as part of the city's participation in the UCLG network - United Cities and Local Governments.   The elaboration of the study, which was coordinated by our Competitiveness, Innovation and Health team, identifies trends, barriers, enablers, and good practices on how cities contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through their innovation projects. A broad participatory process was undertaken to develop the analysis throughout 2023, involving 20 cities in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The full report is available for download at: 

I'm looking forward to presenting at STM 's webinar focusing on the European Accessibility Act on Monday, 10 June at 12 noon UK / 1pm CET / 7am Eastern alongside Cristina Mussinelli. I'll be talking about the main requirements of the EAA for publishers and how Elsevier are approaching it. Please join us using hte link below. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) - what do STM publishers need to know and prepare for? - STM members only webinar - STM (stm-assoc.org) #EAA #publishingforeveryone #accessibility

Iceland 4th in eGovernment Benchmark! Iceland ranks fourth in the annual survey of digital public services (eGovernment Benchmark) by the European Union, but in recent years Iceland has risen rapidly up the list. The most gratifying thing is to see the increase that has taken place in digital public services and especially the satisfaction of users. #DigitalIceland

Free Internet service offered through federal program https://lnkd.in/gMenx7nB Bridging the Digital Divide: Unveiling Free and Discounted Internet Options The internet has become an indispensable utility, weaving itself into the fabric of our daily lives. From education and employment to healthcare and communication, a reliable internet connection is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. However, for many low-income households, the cost of internet service can be a significant barrier. Fortunately, the federal government offers programs to help bridge the digital divide by providing free or discounted internet access. Lifeline: A Lifeline for Communication Needs The Lifeline program, spearheaded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is a longstanding initiative...