The European Commission wants input on how to keep the...
The European Commission wants input on how to keep the Internet open and neutral, it said Monday. Its consultation (http://xrl.us/bnhv2m) seeks feedback on several issues that have emerged as key during the net neutrality debate, it said. These include: (1)…
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Internet traffic management, including congestion management, managed speeds and privacy. (2) Transparency about actual Internet speed and quality and restrictions on Internet access products. (3) The possibility for consumers to switch providers. (4) Internet interconnection issues between network operators. Comments are due Oct. 15. Responses will feed into a planned EC recommendation, it said. The EC also began a consultation (http://xrl.us/bnhv3i) on possible responses to cyberincidents that disrupt essential network and information systems, including the Internet. The inquiry will help the EC draft legislation on network and information security, which will be an important element of an upcoming EU cybersecurity strategy, it said. The measure under consideration would require organizations to adopt risk management practices and report security breaches affecting networks and information systems critical to the provision of major economic and societal services such as finance, energy, transport and health, the EC said. The only companies now required to take those actions are those in the e-communications sector, it said. Comments are due Oct. 12.