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'''Nigel Hickson''' is an expert on Technology Policy Development. He is [[ICANN]]'s current Vice President for Europe. He was appointed by the [[ICANN Board]] in January, 2012. Nigel has held different technology related positions for the governments of Bermuda and United Kingdom for more than 30 years.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-11jan12-en.pdf ICANN Appoints New Vice President for Europe]</ref>
'''Nigel Hickson''' is a Senior Adviser on Data Protection for the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. He was [[ICANN]]'s Vice President for Europe from March 2012 to January 2020.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-hickson-9899545/?originalSubdomain=uk Hickson's LinkedIn Profile]</ref> Hickson has held various technology-related positions for the governments of Bermuda and the United Kingdom for more than 30 years.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-11jan12-en.pdf ICANN Appoints New Vice President for Europe]</ref>


==Career Background==
==Career Background==
In 1982, Nigel worked for the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. He was assigned to a department responsible for high technology goods exports control. He was then appointed to lead a team working on commercial information security and information technology standards following changes in financial services regulation. He helped develop e-business-related legislation, particularly the E-commerce Act and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Act.He also initiated the introduction of an accredited certification system and the review standard for BS 7799 (Information Security Management Standard).  In 2000, he joined the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as head of the E-Business Group. In 2001, he joined the government of Bermuda as an adviser of e-Commerce. He evaluated the regulations affecting the islands e-business and promoted its growth. <ref>[http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240041911/Hickson-quits-CBI-for-island-life Hickson quits CBI for island life]</ref> <ref>[http://www.ilpf.org/events/jurisdiction/biographies/hickson_bio.htm Internet Law and Policy Forum Nigel Hickson Speaker Biography]</ref>
In 1982, Nigel worked for the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. He was assigned to a department responsible for high technology goods exports control. He was then appointed to lead a team working on commercial information security and information technology standards following changes in financial services regulation. He helped develop e-business-related legislation, particularly the E-commerce Act and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Act. He also initiated the introduction of an accredited certification system and the review standard for BS 7799 (Information Security Management Standard).  In 2000, he joined the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as head of the E-Business Group. In 2001, he joined the government of Bermuda as an adviser of e-Commerce. He evaluated the regulations affecting the island's e-business and promoted its growth. <ref>[http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240041911/Hickson-quits-CBI-for-island-life Hickson quits CBI for island life]</ref> <ref>[http://www.ilpf.org/events/jurisdiction/biographies/hickson_bio.htm Internet Law and Policy Forum Nigel Hickson Speaker Biography]</ref>


In 2004, he returned to United Kingdom at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills as Head of the Global ICT Policy and Regulatory Issues. He represented the UK at Internet discussions of the G8 and worked on the [[ITU]] Plenipotentiary and the EU Communications and Spectrum Framework. Before joining the international internet governing body, Nigel's position was transferred to Department of Culture, Media and Sports.<ref>[http://www.ict-summit.jp/2011/en/lecturer.html Global ICT Summer, Speaker Biography]</ref>
In 2004, he returned to the United Kingdom at the Department of Business, Innovation, and Skills as Head of the Global ICT Policy and Regulatory Issues. He represented the UK at Internet discussions of the G8 and worked on the [[ITU]] Plenipotentiary and the EU Communications and Spectrum Framework. Before joining the international internet governing body, Nigel's position was transferred to Department of Culture, Media and Sports.<ref>[http://www.ict-summit.jp/2011/en/lecturer.html Global ICT Summer, Speaker Biography]</ref>


===Education===
===Education===
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==Other Activities and Interests==
==Other Activities and Interests==
Nigel is a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and active in the scouts movement of the United Kingdom. He loves walking and cycling.<ref>[http://www.ilpf.org/events/jurisdiction/biographies/hickson_bio.htm Internet Law and Policy Forum Nigel Hickson Speaker Biography]</ref>
Nigel is a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and active in the scouts' movement of the United Kingdom. He loves walking and cycling.<ref>[http://www.ilpf.org/events/jurisdiction/biographies/hickson_bio.htm Internet Law and Policy Forum Nigel Hickson Speaker Biography]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:01, 26 August 2024

Country: UK
Email: Nigel.Hickson[at]bis.gsi.gov.uk
Formerly a member
of the ICANN Staff

Nigel Hickson is a Senior Adviser on Data Protection for the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. He was ICANN's Vice President for Europe from March 2012 to January 2020.[1] Hickson has held various technology-related positions for the governments of Bermuda and the United Kingdom for more than 30 years.[2]

Career Background

In 1982, Nigel worked for the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. He was assigned to a department responsible for high technology goods exports control. He was then appointed to lead a team working on commercial information security and information technology standards following changes in financial services regulation. He helped develop e-business-related legislation, particularly the E-commerce Act and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Act. He also initiated the introduction of an accredited certification system and the review standard for BS 7799 (Information Security Management Standard). In 2000, he joined the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as head of the E-Business Group. In 2001, he joined the government of Bermuda as an adviser of e-Commerce. He evaluated the regulations affecting the island's e-business and promoted its growth. [3] [4]

In 2004, he returned to the United Kingdom at the Department of Business, Innovation, and Skills as Head of the Global ICT Policy and Regulatory Issues. He represented the UK at Internet discussions of the G8 and worked on the ITU Plenipotentiary and the EU Communications and Spectrum Framework. Before joining the international internet governing body, Nigel's position was transferred to Department of Culture, Media and Sports.[5]

Education

Nigel holds a Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of London.[6]

Other Activities and Interests

Nigel is a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and active in the scouts' movement of the United Kingdom. He loves walking and cycling.[7]

References