CIPIL Spring Conference 2018

The creation of open and responsible digital markets is a major policy priority across the globe, linking critically to both economic dynamism and to protecting core societal values in a challenging socio-technological environment. Amongst the most vexed and controversial aspects of this is the multi-faceted issue of ‘intermediary’ liability and responsibility. How active can an information society service be whilst still falling within an intermediary shield (safe harbour)? What potential liability and ongoing responsibilities (or duties of care) should such shielded intermediaries have for potential illegalities on their service? To what extent should the answer to this question depend on the type of intermediary (e.g. host vs conduit) and/or on the type of potential illegality? These are among the questions that are confronting us within this space. This year’s one-day conference will provide a unique opportunity to explore where we are in this broad and important area, as well as where we might be going in the future.

Further links:

• Online booking
• Further information available at the CIPIL site

For further information please email CIPIL Administrator, Mr. James Parish (cipil@law.cam.ac.uk)