May 2020
On May 12, a delegation from the Data Council met with the IT Operations Committee. Among other things, the IT & Telecom companies' industry position on outsourcing of IT services was presented.
A digital meeting of the Sustainability Council took place on May 13. At the meeting, a report was given on the consultation meeting on the evaluation of the tax on chemicals in certain electronics held by the Swedish Chemicals Agency on May 8, at which IT&Telecom companies participated.
The IT Skills Council met on May 14, where the main point of discussion was the development of a proposal for tech checks, which, like the home PC reform, will accelerate the digital skills development of all working-age people.
On May 15, IT&Telecom companies submitted comments on the Swedish Chemicals Agency's work on the evaluation of the chemicals tax.
On May 18, IT&Telekomföretagen, together with several internet service providers, met with the Swedish Gambling Authority to describe the technical and legal challenges of so-called warning messages to online gambling consumers.
On May 27, IT&Telekomföretagen participated in a knowledge-raising webinar for members of parliament on 5G.
In May, IT&Telekomföretagen initiated a dialog with the Swedish Consumer Agency in light of thousands of ISP customers being harassed by law firms representing companies in the pornography industry. IT&Telekomföretagen wants the Swedish Consumer Agency to be clearer in its consumer guidance.