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U.N. Control of the Internet

U.N. Control of the Internet. By: Benjamin Moore ACM Tech News Feb. 24, 2012 Source : Wall Street Journal Feb. 21, 2012. Problem Summary. Internet threatens repressive regimes Internet not governed by any one body: multi-stakeholder private entities

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U.N. Control of the Internet

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  1. U.N. Control of the Internet By: Benjamin Moore ACM Tech News Feb. 24, 2012 Source: Wall Street Journal Feb. 21, 2012

  2. Problem Summary • Internet threatens repressive regimes • Internet not governed by any one body: multi-stakeholder private entities • China, Russia and allies want more control over internet

  3. ACM Code Changes Sought Pertinent Code Items 1.1 Contribute to Society 1.2 Avoid harm to others • Impose rates, terms for unregulated traffic • Establish control over ICANN

  4. Decision Making Process • No change • Best case: Internet continues to be free • Worst case: Internet “balkanized” • Internet ruled by ITU • Best case: Not sure • Worst case: freedom of speech curtailed • Some concessions allowed • But no new intergov't control

  5. Solution Evaluation • In best case, this turns into best case from “No Change” position • Worst case: might lead to “balkanized” internet • Internet already balkanized • Solution keeps a free and open internet, essential for growth

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