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[ NNSquad ] Leaked docs show Russia's desire for ITU "iron fist" over Internet
Leaked docs show Russia's desire for ITU "iron fist" over Internet
http://j.mp/QPcJ7l (CNET)
"The Russian Federation is calling on the United Nations to take over
key aspects of Internet governance, including addressing and naming,
according to documents leaked on Friday from an upcoming treaty
conference. The Russians made their proposal on November 13 in the
lead-up to December's World Conference on International Communications
in Dubai. The conference will consider revisions to the International
Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs), a treaty overseen by the UN's
International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The treaty has not been
revised since 1988, before the emergence of the commercial Internet.
Russia's proposals would, if adopted, dramatically affect Internet
governance, transferring power from engineering-based organizations
such as the Internet Society and ICANN to national governments, all
under the authority of the UN."
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Not surprising that Putin wants his new iron fist extended over the
Internet as well. He needs people to harass after he runs out of
young female musicians to send to his labor camps.
--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren
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