[LINK] CDT Opposes ITU Dominance over the Internet

[Roger Clarke]

ITU Move to Expand Powers Threatens the Internet
March 16, 2012
https://www.cdt.org/report/itu-move-expand-powers-threatens-internet

This year, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) 
is considering whether to expand its regulatory authority to the 
Internet.  Such a move would have profound implications for the 
future of the Internet and could threaten the medium's success as a 
platform for innovation, economic growth, human development, and 
democratic participation.  Civil society must have a voice in this 
important  debate.  CDT has released a report that provides an 
overview of the ITU treaty renegotiation process and the challenges 
and opportunities  it presents.

The document is at https://www.cdt.org/files/pdfs/CDT-ITU_WCIT12_background.pdf

[CDT is a business-funded advocacy organisation, not part of civil 
society. It has a pro-American-business flavour.  On the other hand, 
most of its work is well-attuned to people's needs, i.e. you have to 
be wary, but they're mostly 'good guys'.  Personal opinion only, 
needless to say.]

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Visiting Professor in Computer Science    Australian National University