This book highlights policy lessons in using ICTs to provide information, opportunities for consultation and public participation in policy-making. It includes numerous examples of current practice from 12 OECD member countries (Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Italy, Mexico,...

The Digital Economy Bill received royal assent on 12 April 2010. It was introduced in November 2009. At that time, it was much criticized for the changes that it sought to implement, namely a requirement under clause 10 for Internet service providers (ISPs) to keep a list of copyright infringers...