by TheISPA | Jan 13, 2015 | News, Press Releases
As calls are made for new wide-ranging internet surveillance powers following the horrific events in Paris, ISPA is concerned that politicians are taking the easy way out by demanding greater surveillance powers without explaining how they can effectively help to...
by TheISPA | Dec 8, 2014 | Awards News, Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
8 December 2014 – The 2015 ISPA Awards, the 17th annual premier UK internet industry awards, launched today with new and revamped categories for ISPA’s 20th anniversary year. The new Best SME Broadband and Best Enterprise Broadband reflect how ISPs continue to invest...
by TheISPA | Nov 25, 2014 | Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
There are existing legal processes for law enforcement to access communications data so it is wrong to suggest that the Internet is a “safe haven for terrorists”. It is for the intelligence agencies and not service providers to identify potential subjects, and when...
by TheISPA | Nov 24, 2014 | Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
ISPA is disappointed that the Home Office has not consulted with industry on proposals for IP matching, but we will work with our members to scrutinise and inform the legislation when it is published. IP addresses can generally only be used to identify a subscriber...
by TheISPA | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog, News, Press Releases
ISPA, the voice of the UK internet industry, has listed five principles to underpin reform of surveillance laws and regulations on how communications data is collected, accessed and overseen. Whilst we support reasonable access to communications data, any regime...
by TheISPA | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases, Uncategorized
ISPA responded to today's report by Citizens Advice on broadband contracts. The UK broadband market is hugely competitive, with hundreds of providers providing internet connectivity to consumers, at low cost compared to neighbouring countries. The cancellation...