Communications Authority gets new chairman
Antonio Ghio has been appointed non-executive chairman of the Malta Communications Authority.
His appointment follows the resignation of Philip Micallef, who is expected to take up a new post in Bermuda.
A practising lawyer for the past 11 years, Dr Ghio has been handling exclusively technology related matters including intellectual property, internet security, data protection and computer contracting.
He is a partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates and heads its ICT Law Department.
Dr Ghio also lectures ICT Law and Cyber Crime at the University and has been a
member of the MCA board for the past four years.
He is expected to take up his post in the beginning of December.
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J Pisani
Oct 18th 2012, 17:48
Excellent choice ! Conflict of interest ?? It is being said that Ghio was on the board for these last 4 years...... If so, clear that no conflict at all !!! Also Ghio was no 'ardent proponent' re acta, just tried to show his opinion that acta was not changing the existent laws but strengthening them. The EU people were proposing it ! At least that is what I understand....... Cheers good luck !
John Doe
Oct 18th 2012, 20:30
You don't really have a good understanding, it seems, Mr./Ms. Pisani. The "EU people", as you call them, were squarely against ACTA.
However, ACTA apart, don't you think there's something fishy in an appointment of a chairman who happens to work in a private law firm (this is no longer a Board Member, remember, but the chairman)?
John Doe
Oct 18th 2012, 20:31
You don't really have a good understanding, it seems, Mr./Ms. Pisani. The "EU people", as you call them, were squarely against ACTA.
However, ACTA apart, don't you think there's something fishy in an appointment of a chairman who happens to work in a private law firm (this is no longer a Board Member, remember, but the chairman)?
John Doe
Oct 18th 2012, 20:35
You don't really have a good understanding, it seems, Mr./Ms. Pisani. The "EU people", as you call them, were squarely against ACTA.
However, ACTA apart, don't you think there's something fishy in an appointment of a chairman who happens to work in a private law firm (this is no longer a Board Member, remember, but the chairman)?
John Doe
Oct 18th 2012, 16:26
Musical chairs, anyone?
E. Azzopardi
Oct 18th 2012, 13:27
What communications? This country has no idea about "communicating." We have had so many examples the last few years.
C Chircop
Oct 18th 2012, 13:17
For those who work in the industry, it is well known that his contribution to ICT legislation has been invaluable over the past decade. It's an excellent appointment and am sure he is getting it on merit.
John Doe
Oct 18th 2012, 16:25
It's very good to see you so convinced, because I am not convinced at all by this decision.
Dr. Ghio was one of the most ardent proponents of the ACTA, on account of which he should not have been given the post. He will also have a clear conflict of interest if he retains his position at Fenech and Fenech.
I would have loved to see a fresh face leading the MCA rather than a stale one.
C Agius
Oct 18th 2012, 11:14
Conflict of interest?
Peter Murray
Oct 18th 2012, 11:27
Sorry but I have scoured the Maltese lexicon and cannot locate this term as applicable in Malta.
j brincat
Oct 18th 2012, 10:58
Has this appointment been made following a public call for application and as promised by GonziPN in the last election?
By the way nice picture by Luciano.
(jb)
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