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New IEEE Position Statement Supports Strong Encryption
On 24 June, the IEEE Board of Directors adopted a position statement in support of strong encryption for confidentiality and data integrity. The essence of the position is that: “IEEE supports the use of unfettered strong encryption to protect confidentiality and integrity of data and communications. We oppose efforts by governments to restrict the... Read more →
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Options and Challenges in Providing Universal Internet Access
On 7 June (11:00 a.m. ET), the authors of the IEEE Internet Technology Policy Community white paper: “Options and Challenges in Providing Universal Access” will highlight their research and conclusions regarding five barriers to universal internet access: infrastructure, cost, digital literacy, availability and disinterest. For more information or to register for the free webinar... Read more →
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EU AI Policy Groups Note IEEE’s Work on Ethical Design of Autonomous Systems
Dr Clara Neppel, senior director for IEEE’s European Business Operations, reports that EU entities charged with developing European policy on AI are taking positive note of IEEE’s work in addressing ethical design of AI and autonomous systems. The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE), which is an independent advisory body... Read more →
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April 26 Webinar On IEEE’s Global Public Policy Activities and Processes
Dr. Gordon Day, Chair of IEEE’s Global Public Policy Committee (GPPC), delivered a webinar briefing for IEEE Technical Activities volunteer leaders on IEEE’s Global Public Policy activities and the new IEEE policies and processes that govern public policy activity by IEEE’s technical societies, councils and other TA organizations. The webinar was held on 26 April... Read more →
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Engineering Convocation Livestream Looks at Cybersecurity and Grid Resiliency
The U.S. National Academy of Engineering’s 2018 Convocation of Professional Engineering Societies, held in concert with the American Association of Engineering Societies, is being webcast on Monday, April 23. The Convocation features panels of experts including many IEEE notables, addressing “Cybersecurity – Challenges for the Engineering Profession and Society”, and “Enhancing the Resilience of the... Read more →
Technology Policy For The Public Good
IEEE and its organizational units engage in coordinated public policy activities at the national, regional and international levels in order to advance our mission and vision of securing the benefits of technology for the advancement of society. Our goals include:
- Encouraging the multiple and beneficial uses of technology to advance the interests of humanity and serve the public good.
- Educating policy-makers, the public, and our members on the social implications of technology, including technology-related opportunities, threats and barriers.
- Providing non-partisan public fora for exploration and communication of how public policy can best capture and increase the public benefits derived from technology.
The IEEE Global Public Policy website provides a window into these activities in order to support these goals, as well as to engage and inform our IEEE members, the public and policy-makers around the world on technology-related aspects of public policy issues.