U.N. CONTROL OF THE INTERNET By: Benjamin Moore ACM Tech News Feb. 24, 2012 Source: Wall Street Journal Feb. 21, 2012Wall Street Journal

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

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

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

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