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The Icelandic Computer Society, Ský, has successfully renewed its certification under the CEPIS DiversIT Charter, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across Iceland's digital sector. Ský was the first CEPIS member society to achieve DiversIT Charter Gold status in 2021 and continues to demonstrate leadership in creating a more inclusive technology community. The post Icelandic Computer Society (Ský) Successfully Recertifies for CEPIS DiversIT Gold Status appeared first on CEPIS.

Just before its summer recess, the European Parliament has approved a renewed temporary derogation from the ePrivacy Regulation, extending the framework commonly known as "Chat Control 1.0". Although more MEPs voted against the proposal than in favour, opponents failed to reach the absolute majority required to reject the Council's position under the second reading procedure. An amendment adopted during the vote ensures that encrypted communications remain excluded from the measure. The post ‘Chat Control’ Regulation: Status Update appeared first on CEPIS.

CEPIS invites ICT professionals, researchers, educators, managers and practitioners across Europe to participate in a new survey exploring perceptions of digital sustainability and the relative importance of its environmental, economic and social dimensions. The study aims to better understand how digital sustainability is interpreted and prioritised within the IT profession and education sector. The post Have Your Say: CEPIS Survey on Digital Sustainability Perceptions appeared first on CEPIS.

The European standardisation body CEN recently published a new reference document on AI professions: CWA 18398 "AI Professional Role Profiles and Educational Profiles". The purpose of the agreement is to provide a common language for roles, competences and educational needs in the AI workforce, The post CEN Develops Workshop Agreement on AI Professional Role and Educational Profiles appeared first on CEPIS.

Throughout June and July, the Informatics Association of Turkiye (IAT) co-oraganised and participated in various events on crucial aspects of the digital society. The post IAT Joins Events on AI, Digital Education, and Research appeared first on CEPIS.