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GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

ISACC is advancing global communications through standardization. Topics covered include e-commerce, security, intellectual property rights, SPAM, ICANN, ENUM, and NGN.

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GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

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  1. [gsc11_open_11.ppt] ISACC Opening Plenary Presentation GSC-11 GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  2. Current Rapporteurs • E-commerce • Security • Intellectual Property Rights • SPAM • ICANN • ENUM • NGN GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  3. Since the last GSC, ISACC held two Plenaries. Each Plenary’s discussions and presentations were based on a theme. 34th ISACC, October 18th, 2005 - Network Access Technologies 35th ISACC, March 21st, 2006 - The Impact of Regulatory, Policy and Legal Issues on ICT Standardization www.isacc.ca GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  4. Themes • Network Access Technologies • WiFi and WiMax • Broadband over Power Lines • Ultra Wide Band • RFID • Interoperability • Security • VoIP • Wireless • The Impact of Regulatory, Policy and Legal Issues on ICT Standardization • Intellectual Property Rights • Privacy • Internet Governance • Canadian Telecom Policy Review • Spam Task Force GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  5. Telecommunications Policy Review • Independent panel of experts appointed by Minister of Industry in April 2005 • Report issued on March 22, 2006, provides 127 recommendations for ensuring Canada’s competitiveness in the Network Economy • Panel’s mandate had three central themes: • setting the appropriate regulatory framework • encouraging adoption of ICTs • access to advanced telecommunication networks and services • www.telecomreview.ca GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  6. Policy Review - continued • There is a need for change • Canadian telecommunications industry losing its tradition of service innovation and leadership • Technological trends changing dynamics of competition in the industry and reducing effectiveness of the current policy and regulatory framework • Panel recognizes importance of trust and confidence online, strongly supports: • Recommendations of Spam Task Force • Forthcoming Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act review as an opportunity for the full consideration of privacy issues GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  7. Policy Review - continued • Key recommendations: • Reforming telecommunications frameworks • Rely on market forces: made possible by increase in competition • Regulation only as a last resort where significant market power still exists • Foreign Direct Investment liberalization recommended • Make ICTs a priority through a national ICT strategy(including consumer protection, Internet trust and security, open access to content and greater ICT adoption) • Complete ubiquitous broadband networks • Clarify and separate policy making from regulatory functions GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  8. Task Force on SPAM • Ministerial Task Force made 22 recommendations to address spam, spyware and emerging online threats, including: • New legislation • Effective enforcement • Policy leadership and coordination • Public education and awareness • Strengthened international cooperation • Task Force reported on action to date: • Analysis of gaps in legal ground rules and enforcement; • Developed network management practices to combat spam; • Developed electronic marketing guidelines; • Established public awareness “Stop Spam Here” campaign (Icon, website and messages to consumers); • Active participation in international efforts – OECD, MAAWG etc. GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  9. eLSACC • e-Learning Standards Advisory Council of Canada • Agreement signed with Standards Council • Working on a e-learning standards strategy for Canada • Standards Roadmap • Supported by public and private sector • Looking for more involvement of private sector • Open Forum on multilingual and multicultural adaptability • Future input to GSC “User Needs” GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

  10. For more information please visit our website www.isacc.ca GSC: Standardization Advancing Global Communications

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