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18 March 2017 by Heather Burns

Policy calendar

9 October: Lords Communications Committee on internet regulation
9 October: Lords debate on the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill
10 October: Possible Commerce Committee hearing on consumer privacy
26 October: Second reading, Online Forums Bill

Open consultations

UK Government

Consultation on the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
Closes: 5 September

Call for evidence on sustainable high-quality journalism in the UK
Closes: 14 September

Parliamentary Committee enquiries

Algorithims in decision-making
Fake news
Impact of Brexit on UK Creative industries, tourism and The Single Digital Market
Digital currencies
Impact of social media and screen-use on young people’s health inquiry
Regulation of the internet
An immigration system that works for science and innovation

Information Commissioner's Office

Call for views on updating the data sharing code of practice
Closes: 10 September

Call for evidence – Age Appropriate Design Code
Closes: 19 September

EC Digital Single Market

No open consultations
Past consultations

Scottish Government

Consultation on enhanced oversight of biometric data for justice and community safety purposes
Closes 1 October

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