Thursday, January 12, 2012

Officials See Limited Government Role In Internet Governance

Josh Smith, National Journal Jan.11, 2012

From the article: "Increasing the role of governments in cyberspace could spell disaster for the free nature of the Internet, top American officials and analysts said on Wednesday. Rather than seeking expanded government control, countries, companies, and other organizations should seek to strengthen a "multi-stakeholder" approach that allows input from everyone, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Larry Strickling told an audience at the Brookings Institution." Read more

See Also
Principles of Internet Governance: An Agenda for Economic Growth and Innovation
Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings