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14-08-2024![The CPLP Charter of Rights and Principles in Digital Environments](/fotos/blog/280_barra_cplp_122378948966bcbfcb37071.png)
![Second Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation](/fotos/blog/280_barra_2relat_dados_protect_91273097066bb245c3727c.png)
![What to do in case of Ransomware?](/fotos/blog/banner_blog-ransomware_45058561966a37560b7c32.png)
![EuroDIG 2024: Balancing Innovation and Regulation](/fotos/blog/pt_blog-banner_1865875468667bf4e93e79c.png)
![ICANN80 Policy Forum...We were there!](/fotos/blog/pt-blog_banner_icann80_policy_forum__6313353066672b149c3ea3.png)
![Online Company 2.0: Innovations in Online Company Formation](/fotos/blog/280_barra_empresaonline2_10317155216660364f20208.png)
![Netmundial: 10 Years Later](/fotos/blog/280_barra_netmundial_3014551336639f9fb381f3.png)
![World Design Day](/fotos/blog/pt_blog-dia_mundial_do_design_banner__1190698500662bbc5c87852.png)
![Interoperable Europe Act](/fotos/blog/pt_blog-regulamento_europa_interopera_vel_banner__4858159356628dbb620861.png)
![THE 17!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_17_411691253662630b87e579.png)
![Data Act](/fotos/blog/280_barra_data_act_1858901783660428f2eb09d.png)
![World Consumer Rights Day](/fotos/blog/280_barra_consumidor2_71890201065f461b73f900.png)
![Is anybody there?](/fotos/blog/280_barra_alguem_208767858165e85ecf79ee2.png)
![THE (DIS)CONCERTATION OF DATA](/fotos/blog/280_barra_desconcertacao_128326863265b7cf13e0ab2.png)
![Buy online with security and trust](/fotos/blog/280_barra_compraronline_2_1039141066568629734aa4.png)
![Rolling the dice for the future](/fotos/blog/280_barra_dados_futuro_1124580979655dde2bcf3df.png)
![The role of Zero Trust in the future of cybersecurity](/fotos/blog/280_barra_zerotrust_1776829318655b6b0eaa9f6.png)
![Portugal's connections with Europe](/fotos/blog/280_barra_centr_126925046665437d272ceb0_856241147654e433f969e8.png)
![Cybersecurity is common sense!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_sensocomum_2101846720653674b3c0714.png)
![I've just arrived at .PT: excited about this new challenge as Key Account Manager](/fotos/blog/key_account_manager_53733097364faf8f29cd6a.png)
![We'll stay connected!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_connected_30115078264df4281295e4.png)
![The European Commission's Web 4.0 and metaverse strategy](/fotos/blog/pt-blog-21jul-banner-site_104069872764ba89696be13.png)
![Digital at the UN](/fotos/blog/280_barra_onu_5219331066489d661a063e.png)
![Global Digital Compact: as another framework for the achievement of the 17 SDGs](/fotos/blog/280_barra_global_103570499964707aa68ab8d.png)
![International Human Resources Day](/fotos/blog/280_barra_rh_26730288764678c245a973.png)
![.PT, the “language” of Portugal on the internet](/fotos/blog/280_barra_linguapt_4901378464551a68528da.png)
![From navigators to hackers](/fotos/blog/280_barra_piratas_1388855607644a4305ae2ac.png)
![Portuguese Internet gets a new home](/fotos/blog/280_barra_nova_casa_931696920644272436fa16.png)
![NIS and NIS2: what will change. Cybersecurity in the sights of the EU legislator](/fotos/blog/280_barra_nis2_1__11786439516426f2390f3dd.png)
![Business without a website is like tennis without a racket!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_estorilopen_154376652864219de678d74.png)
![The importance and the role of a domain for SEO](/fotos/blog/280_barra_seo_83194747363dba736216fb.png)
![The home of the portuguese internet](/fotos/blog/280_barra_casa_184998450063b4121f49be2.png)
![Modern-day Tuaregs](/fotos/blog/280_barra_tuaregues_11682843263930b58516aa.png)
![17TH GLOBAL INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM](/fotos/blog/280_barra_governanceforum_1383761707638efa6e4eba4.png)
![Let's go Portugal! We count with your domain under .pt](/fotos/blog/280_barra_portugal_1304174116380d0b198117.png)
![The Portuguese language and Internet governance](/fotos/blog/280_barra_lingua_portuguesa_684347112637cd7f010878.png)
![Digital literacy and its impact on digital ethics](/fotos/blog/280_barra_etica_digital_868251647634d6f2332d07.png)
![CONFIO News](/fotos/blog/280_novidades_confio_9339666746332fe4dc5fe6.png)
![Green, the colour of fashion](/fotos/blog/280_barra_verde_9860349346329c9c91d78b.png)
![Agarrados à Net](/fotos/blog/280_barra_agarradosnet_104994476963172bba90bbe.png)
![Can we still say that this is the "silly season"?](/fotos/blog/280_barra_sillyseason_1245390113630f431c64047.png)
![The CPLP Charter of Rights and Principles in Digital Environments](/fotos/blog/280_barra_cplp_122378948966bcbfcb37071.png)
The CPLP Charter of Rights and Principles in Digital Environments
On July 19, 2024, the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) Charter of Rights and Principles in Digital Environments was signed in São Tomé. This document, which is declaratory and non-binding, is a necessity. On the one hand, it reaffirms Member States' commitment to implement declarations made in the past and, on the other hand, it validates their commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals....
02-08-2024![Second Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation](/fotos/blog/280_barra_2relat_dados_protect_91273097066bb245c3727c.png)
Second Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation
Portugal is highlighted in the Report as one of the Member States where people are most familiar with the national supervisory authority for data protection (Portuguese Data Protection Authority)....
26-07-2024![What to do in case of Ransomware?](/fotos/blog/banner_blog-ransomware_45058561966a37560b7c32.png)
What to do in case of Ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malware (such as virus, trojans, etc.) that infects and manipulates users' computer systems so that they are unable to use some or all the data stored....
26-06-2024![EuroDIG 2024: Balancing Innovation and Regulation](/fotos/blog/pt_blog-banner_1865875468667bf4e93e79c.png)
EuroDIG 2024: Balancing Innovation and Regulation
It is noteworthy that in this edition, .PT financially supported the travel and accommodation of a young computer engineering student from IST, who actively participated in the event along with the YouthDIG community....
19-06-2024![ICANN80 Policy Forum...We were there!](/fotos/blog/pt-blog_banner_icann80_policy_forum__6313353066672b149c3ea3.png)
ICANN80 Policy Forum...We were there!
From June 10 to 13, Kigali hosted the 80th edition of the Policy Forum, which included 109 sessions, 1581 participants (957 in person and 624 online), representing 123 countries/territories....
31-05-2024![Online Company 2.0: Innovations in Online Company Formation](/fotos/blog/280_barra_empresaonline2_10317155216660364f20208.png)
Online Company 2.0: Innovations in Online Company Formation
Online Company 2.0 allows for reducing bureaucracy and simplifying the process of creating companies....
07-05-2024![Netmundial: 10 Years Later](/fotos/blog/280_barra_netmundial_3014551336639f9fb381f3.png)
Netmundial: 10 Years Later
The document resulting from Netmundial+10 identifies principles and maps out a potential guide for what internet and digital governance could or should be, and should be seen as a possible path to follow for the processes being conducted by the United Nations in the context of the GDC and WSIS+20. It was another example of the multistakeholder model at work....
27-04-2024![World Design Day](/fotos/blog/pt_blog-dia_mundial_do_design_banner__1190698500662bbc5c87852.png)
World Design Day
Today, April 27th, we celebrate the World Design Day by sharing a personal reflection on the importance of including accessibility and equality in design as mandatory criteria in the creative process. I will also try to convey my personal experience at the “Multimodal solutions to foster accessibility in digital products and services” workshop by DIGITALEUROPE....
24-04-2024![Interoperable Europe Act](/fotos/blog/pt_blog-regulamento_europa_interopera_vel_banner__4858159356628dbb620861.png)
Interoperable Europe Act
The project involves the creation of the "European Interoperable Portal", a one-stop shop to encourage the sharing and reuse of reliable, high-quality interoperability solutions between the various public administrations, as well as reinforced mechanisms to support innovation and policy development, including training and regulatory test environments to develop, test and extend solutions. ...
22-04-2024![THE 17!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_17_411691253662630b87e579.png)
THE 17!
Now imagine sharing a house with these 16! There are days when they realise that we're going backwards and our spirits are only calmed by repeating one of our great pledges: "We will leave no one behind, We will leave no one behind" - believe me, it helps after 10 times....
27-03-2024![Data Act](/fotos/blog/280_barra_data_act_1858901783660428f2eb09d.png)
Data Act
The Data Act now establishes that connected products (IoT), as well as the provision of their related services, must be designed, manufactured and provided in such a way that data relating to that product and/or service is accessible, by default and in an easy, secure and free way to the user, who can share this same data with third parties....
15-03-2024![World Consumer Rights Day](/fotos/blog/280_barra_consumidor2_71890201065f461b73f900.png)
World Consumer Rights Day
Being a more informed consumer is becoming more and more important, online shopping is where we are most exposed and vulnerable and therefore requires our utmost attention so that we don't fall victim to fraudulent sales and cyber-attacks, which can jeopardise the privacy of our data. It's important to check that the website is credible, that the organisation is identified, that it has Terms and Conditions, return policies and mechanisms for mediation and out-of-court arbitration of conflicts....
06-03-2024![Is anybody there?](/fotos/blog/280_barra_alguem_208767858165e85ecf79ee2.png)
Is anybody there?
Hello?? Listen!! Hmm…I don't think anyone is listening… this universe is so big, and my closest neighbor Mercury is always talking to the Sun and doesn't have time for me....
29-01-2024![THE (DIS)CONCERTATION OF DATA](/fotos/blog/280_barra_desconcertacao_128326863265b7cf13e0ab2.png)
THE (DIS)CONCERTATION OF DATA
Yesterday, January 28, 2024, Data Protection Day was celebrated, established by the Council of Europe in reference to the date of signing of the first international legal instrument on data protection, Convention 108 of the Council of Europe, which took place on January 28, 1981...
22-01-2024Long Live AI
The next big challenge for AI could be the data quality processing and the ability of companies to develop AI models with longevity and flexibility....
30-11-2023![Buy online with security and trust](/fotos/blog/280_barra_compraronline_2_1039141066568629734aa4.png)
Buy online with security and trust
By being aware of your rights and the precautions you need to take, you will be better prepared to shop online with confidence and security. Take advantage of the convenience offered by online shopping, but always be careful to protect your personal and financial information....
22-11-2023![Rolling the dice for the future](/fotos/blog/280_barra_dados_futuro_1124580979655dde2bcf3df.png)
Rolling the dice for the future
This is the key for Portugal to position itself, with clarity and strategic thinking, at the heart of this objective that should belong to all Europeans. This will ensure that we help define a path of greater opportunities and gains for all. In this way, we ensure that we are, in the way that best defends our interests, laying the foundations for the future we want....
20-11-2023![The role of Zero Trust in the future of cybersecurity](/fotos/blog/280_barra_zerotrust_1776829318655b6b0eaa9f6.png)
The role of Zero Trust in the future of cybersecurity
The implementation of Zero Trust will be absolutely critical in the coming years for organizations to ensure that they can mitigate the severe impacts of cyberattacks....
02-11-2023![Portugal's connections with Europe](/fotos/blog/280_barra_centr_126925046665437d272ceb0_856241147654e433f969e8.png)
Portugal's connections with Europe
Our participation in CENTR is fundamental as it allows us to be at the forefront of best practices in domain registration and management, benefiting all .pt Registrants, Registrars, and partners....
23-10-2023![Cybersecurity is common sense!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_sensocomum_2101846720653674b3c0714.png)
Cybersecurity is common sense!
If 2022 was the year of "Stolen house, locked doors", 2023 and the following years will have to be about "Prevention is better than cure"....
08-09-2023![I've just arrived at .PT: excited about this new challenge as Key Account Manager](/fotos/blog/key_account_manager_53733097364faf8f29cd6a.png)
I've just arrived at .PT: excited about this new challenge as Key Account Manager
We have reinforced the Business Service team, with a Key Account Manager profile, which assumes commitments that it will seek to deepen, through a close relationship, with the aim of creating a solid foundation for this collaboration, through an approach focused on four main dimensions...
18-08-2023![We'll stay connected!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_connected_30115078264df4281295e4.png)
We'll stay connected!
And in the end, what remains? Above all the friendships, the times well spent, the knowledge acquired and the systems well managed. ...
21-07-2023![The European Commission's Web 4.0 and metaverse strategy](/fotos/blog/pt-blog-21jul-banner-site_104069872764ba89696be13.png)
The European Commission's Web 4.0 and metaverse strategy
This new generation will enable integration between digital and real objects and environments, and enhanced interactions between humans and machines, so the EC's goal is to enable open, interoperable and innovative virtual worlds that can be used safely and with confidence by all. This new strategy also aims to accelerate the European Union's (EU) technological transition and to leverage EU leadership in virtual worlds....
14-06-2023![Digital at the UN](/fotos/blog/280_barra_onu_5219331066489d661a063e.png)
Digital at the UN
EuroDIG 2023 offers a unique opportunity for the EuroDIG multi-stakeholder community to discuss and reflect on the impact that two key UN processes (GDC and WSIS+20) will have on digital transformation...
25-05-2023![Global Digital Compact: as another framework for the achievement of the 17 SDGs](/fotos/blog/280_barra_global_103570499964707aa68ab8d.png)
Global Digital Compact: as another framework for the achievement of the 17 SDGs
On 5 June, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, will present the UN Secretary-General's Policy Brief on the Global Digital Compact - an Open, Free and Secure Digital Future for All....
19-05-2023![International Human Resources Day](/fotos/blog/280_barra_rh_26730288764678c245a973.png)
International Human Resources Day
In this sense, the greatest value that any organisation can have is in its people. They are the true leader, they are the ones who "wear the jersey" and foster the values and philosophy by which an organisation is governed. As such, it is essential to create cultural foundations that link these same people to the organisational culture and business objectives....
05-05-2023![.PT, the “language” of Portugal on the internet](/fotos/blog/280_barra_linguapt_4901378464551a68528da.png)
.PT, the “language” of Portugal on the internet
Today is the World Portuguese Language Day, having been celebrated for the first time in 2020, after consecration by UNESCO in November 2019. .PT is associated with Portuguese culture and language....
27-04-2023![From navigators to hackers](/fotos/blog/280_barra_piratas_1388855607644a4305ae2ac.png)
From navigators to hackers
Taking the example of the theft of a car vs the illegal viewing of a football match, how many of us know a car thief? Exactly...none. And pirates who illegally access audiovisual content? Right... The idea to retain should be that it is not because it is not aimed at a tangible good or that it is a matter of large organisations that it is less criminal, or because it is a victimless crime as it is commonly said, which is not even true, there are thousands of people who live from audiovisual production, this assimilation of principle comes from the base, it comes from digital education. ...
21-04-2023![Portuguese Internet gets a new home](/fotos/blog/280_barra_nova_casa_931696920644272436fa16.png)
Portuguese Internet gets a new home
The new facilities of the association that manages the .pt domain are sustainable, modern, and open to society, creating new dynamics in the digital ecosystem in Portugal....
31-03-2023![NIS and NIS2: what will change. Cybersecurity in the sights of the EU legislator](/fotos/blog/280_barra_nis2_1__11786439516426f2390f3dd.png)
NIS and NIS2: what will change. Cybersecurity in the sights of the EU legislator
We start by identifying where both directives intersect, understanding the rationale behind the process which presided over the revision of the NIS, and which resulted in the publication of the NIS 2. Let us now look at those which are the most striking changes between both diplomas, especially under the lens of the .pt top level domain name registry....
27-03-2023![Business without a website is like tennis without a racket!](/fotos/blog/280_barra_estorilopen_154376652864219de678d74.png)
Business without a website is like tennis without a racket!
Under the slogan “Business without a website is like tennis without a racket!”, we have launched a campaign on our digital channels and on the media partners of the event, radio (RFM, Rádio Renascença and Mega Hits) and television (TVI/CNN Portugal)...
02-02-2023![The importance and the role of a domain for SEO](/fotos/blog/280_barra_seo_83194747363dba736216fb.png)
The importance and the role of a domain for SEO
Domains have a very significant impact on SEO, being one of the key factors of any project on the internet. Therefore, to register or buy a domain, there are some factors to take into account, among which I highlight the domain extension chosen....
21-12-2022![The home of the portuguese internet](/fotos/blog/280_barra_casa_184998450063b4121f49be2.png)
The home of the portuguese internet
Have you noticed that most of the sites you consult in Portugal end in .pt? And have you ever wondered why this is and why so many websites use this domain?...
09-12-2022![Modern-day Tuaregs](/fotos/blog/280_barra_tuaregues_11682843263930b58516aa.png)
Modern-day Tuaregs
That's why today we can say that our desk is the globe, the virtual village that is the world has become even closer, a digital ecosystem has been created that has changed our way of seeing the working world and organisations, and all this change is based on a relationship of trust between the organisation and the employee. Greater freedom entails greater responsibility and a mature respect for work, the mantra to retain is that greater freedom entails exactly the same proportion greater responsibilities....
06-12-2022![17TH GLOBAL INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM](/fotos/blog/280_barra_governanceforum_1383761707638efa6e4eba4.png)
17TH GLOBAL INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM
Trying to be brief, and not falling into the temptation of being repetitive, we will not list again the topics which were brought to discussion at this 17th edition of the Internet Governance Forum, IGF, since they were precisely those we addressed in our national initiative, which took place last November 3rd and whose messages were prepared, made available at www.governacaointernet.pt, and later distributed in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia and headquarters of the African Union....
25-11-2022![Let's go Portugal! We count with your domain under .pt](/fotos/blog/280_barra_portugal_1304174116380d0b198117.png)
Let's go Portugal! We count with your domain under .pt
.PT is running a campaign to support the National Team at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports (departures), and at the ATM network of mainland Portugal and islands, during the 2022 World Cup. ...
22-11-2022![The Portuguese language and Internet governance](/fotos/blog/280_barra_lingua_portuguesa_684347112637cd7f010878.png)
The Portuguese language and Internet governance
This is a role of Internet governance and its results can be enhanced through a joint action between the countries that officially adopt the Portuguese language. We need to broaden the debate on the impacts of the Internet on Portuguese speakers and the possible positive effects of a unified and collaborative action....
17-10-2022![Digital literacy and its impact on digital ethics](/fotos/blog/280_barra_etica_digital_868251647634d6f2332d07.png)
Digital literacy and its impact on digital ethics
When we think of emerging technologies and their use, it is common to refer to data ethics and AI ethics. However, it is extremely important to talk about digital literacy and the importance of acquiring digital skills to deal with an increasingly technological society....
27-09-2022![CONFIO News](/fotos/blog/280_novidades_confio_9339666746332fe4dc5fe6.png)
CONFIO News
The new CONFIO platform is now available! More agile, robust and secure brings a novelty!...
20-09-2022![Green, the colour of fashion](/fotos/blog/280_barra_verde_9860349346329c9c91d78b.png)
Green, the colour of fashion
This European and national framework already seems to be promoting some changes, starting with the advertisements we (necessarily) see promoting cars with a more sustainable performance, detergents with biodegradable ingredients, furniture with a circular life, recycled and second-hand clothes, etc. There are many corporate websites with policies of environmental responsibility and reports on the success of the measures adopted to ensure compliance with the duties of diligence in matters of environmental protection....
06-09-2022![Agarrados à Net](/fotos/blog/280_barra_agarradosnet_104994476963172bba90bbe.png)
Agarrados à Net
In the project Agarrados à Net, this is what we do: we help parents and educators to better manage the time that children and young people spend in front of screens, so that these are no longer reasons for tantrums, shouting, screaming and conflicts....
31-08-2022![Can we still say that this is the "silly season"?](/fotos/blog/280_barra_sillyseason_1245390113630f431c64047.png)
Can we still say that this is the "silly season"?
At .PT we keep up the pace as usual... At the beginning of July we launched the 5th edition of PTSOC News, where you can find out more about passkeys and the next evolution of passwords, we participated as a jury in the Apps for Good Regional Meetings, and we took part in the Switch to Innovation Summit, which brought together more than 60 speakers and projects to debate the challenges of social innovation and digital inclusion. ...
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