U.N. Mulls Internet Regulation Options

From Western Journalism.com:

UN mulls internet regulation options


Posted by Caleb on December 17, 2010 · Comments (0)







The United Nations is considering whether to set up an inter-governmental working group to harmonise global efforts by policy makers to regulate the internet.



Establishment of such a group has the backing of several countries, spearheaded by Brazil.







At a meeting in New York on Wednesday, representatives from Brazil called for an international body made up of Government representatives that would to attempt to create global standards for policing the internet – specifically in reaction to challenges such as WikiLeaks.



The Brazilian delegate stressed, however, that this should not be seen as a call for an “takeover” of the internet.



India, South Africa, China and Saudi Arabia appeared to favour a new possible over-arching inter-government body.



However, Australia, US, UK, Belgium and Canada and attending business and community representatives argued there were risks in forming yet another working group that might isolate itself from the industry, community users and the general public.