by TheISPA | Feb 5, 2018 | News, Press Releases
Cyber security is of paramount importance to ISPA members as the delivery of secure, high quality and reliable connectivity and online services is at the core of their business. Our members are fully aware of the vital role they play in maintaining cyber security...
by TheISPA | Feb 2, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Parliamentary Questions Margot James MP answered many written questions on broadband in her capacity as Digital Minister, including: Regarding potential for an independent consumer advocate for the telecoms industry - as called for by Citizens’ Advice...
by TheISPA | Feb 1, 2018 | ISPA Newsletter, News
ISPA kicks off 2018 on the front foot with two events ISPA has kicked off 2018 on the front foot with a GDPR workshop held with ISPA Legal Forum Member Kemp Little in central London. The event included a detailed overview of the new requirements with practical steps...
by TheISPA | Jan 30, 2018 | News, Press Releases
In response to the Court of Appeal ruling on the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act (DRIPA) case, which has ruled that the UK’s data retention framework was “inconsistent with EU law” because of the lack of safeguards, please find below a short statement from...
by TheISPA | Jan 26, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Fibre rates relief bill passes through Parliament The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill was passed through Parliament and will now become an Act. Newly appointed Local Government Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, welcomed the...
by TheISPA | Jan 22, 2018 | News
Registration to enter ISPA Awards closes on 31st January. Please enter the awards here. Written entry deadline is on 29th March 2018. Please find all the categories and links to forms here. For information on everything about ISPA Awards and how to sponsor please...
by TheISPA | Jan 19, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Consideration of Amendments to the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill expected on 23rd January The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill 2017-19 has passed through the House of Lords with...
by TheISPA | Jan 12, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Parliamentary Question Speaking prior to his promotion to Culture Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, reiterated the Government’s support for a free and open internet as the “bedrock for a thriving and innovative digital economy”, when asked on plans to maintain net...
by TheISPA | Jan 5, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS announces Broadband USO decision DCMS has announced its decision to reject BT’s offer to fulfil the Universal Service Obligation, instead settling on the regulatory route. The decision comes after the consultation published earlier this year and a...
by TheISPA | Dec 21, 2017 | ISPA Newsletter, News
A busy 12 months of internet policy draws to a close In what has been another dramatic year, with a surprise General Election result and the first phase of Brexit negotiations concluding, internet policy has continued to be a significant policy area. From ensuring the...