August 2012 - At-Large - lists.icann.org

Ukraine
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

Dear All, I would like to wish the Ukrainians all the best on your National Day celebration. Oksana, please pass on my good wishes to the ALS from Ukraine on this occasion. It would be great at some point if on every country's National day that we feature the ALS's on the At Large website as part of our outreach.What do the RALOs and the ALAC think of this suggestion? Kind Regards, -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Message for the ALS in Malaysia!
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

Dear All, We join in wishing all Malaysians especially the ALS in Malaysia Happy Merdeka Day. Selemat Hari Kemerdekaan as you celebrate your 55th Independence Celebrations as a nation on the 31st August, 2012. Please accept our best wishes on your happy occasion and we in the At Large community wish you well and hope to strengthen our relationship. Warm Regards. -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Caribbean Internet Governance Forum [Lessons the world can learn] #Enhanced Cooperation
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 29, 2012

Aug. 29, 2012

Dear All, Some of you may be aware that the Caribbean will be hosting their Regional IGF in St Lucia soon. I think the world has alot to learn from the approach that the Caribbean is taking, remote participation is available but you need to register via: http://www.ctu.int/cigf8 It will run from the 29th -30th August, 2012. You may wish to arrange to stream in to the Cyber Security Session or others to your liking. For those interested in seeing "enhanced cooperation" in action, please download a copy of the Caribbean Internet Governance Framework. You will see very clear the values based engagement that is apparent in the collaborative manner in which they are engaging. Kind Regards, -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Message for ALSs in Trinidad & Tobago [Happy Independence Day!]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 28, 2012

Aug. 28, 2012

Dear All, I would like to send in advance well wishes to the ALSes namely the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society, Information and Communications Society of Trinidad and Tobago and ISOC Trinidad and Tobago as you prepare to celebrate your 50 years of Independence on August 31, 2012. The At - Large Structure is an important stakeholder within the At-Large community. Your constant engagements within LACRALO and At Large are much appreciated. Congratulations! With Best Wishes, -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Add Your Voice to WCIT 2012 Discussions
by Carlton Samuels Aug. 28, 2012

Aug. 28, 2012

The ITU has offered a window. I would urge you to add your voice to the discussions. Read the supporting documentation offered before you do. http://www.itu.int/en/wcit-12/Pages/public.aspx - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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South Korean Constitutional Court declares Internet "Real Name Policy as Unconstitutional"
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 26, 2012

Aug. 26, 2012

FYI Source: http://english.khan.co.kr/khan_art_view.html?artid=201208241354087&code=790… accessed 27/8/12 Internet "Real Name" Law Violates the Constitution, Of Course Posted on : 2012-08-24 13:54 - Zoom - <http://english.khan.co.kr/khan_art_view.html?artid=201208241354087&code=790…> - <http://english.khan.co.kr/khan_art_view.html?artid=201208241354087&code=790…> - l - <http://english.khan.co.kr/khan_art_view.html?artid=201208241354087&code=790…> - l - <http://english.khan.co.kr/khan_art_list.html?code=790101> - l - <http://me2day.net/posts/new?new_post[body]=%22Internet+%26quot%3BReal+Name%…> - l - <http://twtkr.com/index.php?status=Internet+%26quot%3BReal+Name%26quot%3B+La…> - l - <http://english.khan.co.kr/khan_art_view.html?artid=201208241354087&code=790…> - l - <http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fenglish.khan.co.kr%2Fkhan…> The Constitutional Court has decided that the Internet "real name" policy is unconstitutional. The judges unanimously voted that clause 5 of article 44 in the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, which requires websites with more than an average of 100,000 visitors a day to verify the real name of the user when the person posts on the website, violated the Constitution. We welcome the court's decision to protect the freedom of speech by abolishing this anachronistic regulation. The court ruling was mainly supported by the fact that the real name policy infringes the users' right to free speech and to determine personal information, along with the operators' freedom of speech. The court pointed out, "If we are to restrict freedom of expression, public interests we would thereby acquire must be clear. On August 23 at the Constitutional Court, the judges are seated to announce their decision that the Internet real name policy is unconstitutional. From the left are the justices, Lee Jung-Mi, Song Doo-Hwan, Lee Dong-Heub, Kim Jong-Dae, Lee Kang-Kuk, Min Hyeong-Ki, Mok Young-Jun, Park Han-Chul. Yonhap news We have yet to see a sharp decline in illegal postings, and with users fleeing to overseas websites, the policy has caused reverse discrimination between domestic and overseas businesses. Taking these factors into consideration, it is difficult to say that we have contributed to public interest." Apparently, the court has agreed with most of the arguments made by the civic society in their efforts to abolish the real name system. The real name policy was introduced in 2007 to prevent harmful consequences of vicious comments made anonymously. Originally, it was targeted to websites with more than 300,000 visitors a day, but in 2009 the number was lowered to 100,000 visitors, forcing most major websites to follow the policy. However, people criticized the system, questioning its effectiveness and claiming that it only obstructed free speech. As a series of large scale hacking incidents occurred at sites run by Auction, SK Communications, and KT, people pointed out that the policy only encouraged leaks in personal information. Since the candlelight rallies, the Lee Myung-bak government has constantly tried to put a gag on the Internet by reinforcing the real name system and by arresting the Internet columnist known as Minerva. They claimed that they were preventing libel, but underneath their claims is an anti-democratic mind that is trying to muzzle unfavorable press coverage. Why else would *The New York Times* point out, "Online anonymity is essential for political dissidents... and for corporate whistle-blowers," criticizing Korea's real name policy last year? Hiding behind online anonymity and spreading false rumors or slandering someone with abusive words is clearly an act of violence. However, the court's decision has confirmed that implementing a real name policy to control these actions is like burning the house down to roast the pig. Some are concerned that this decision may have side effects, such as the defamation of celebrities online. However, these wrongdoings can be punished by tracing the Internet address of the user. The increase in freedom of speech may bring some discomfort for the time being, but still it is something we should bear. As the Constitutional Court pointed out, "The freedom of expression is an important constitutional value, which is the basis of democracy." -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Govt to take Control of Your Home Router in Crisis?
by Carlton Samuels Aug. 26, 2012

Aug. 26, 2012

Now, here's an idea whose time is yet to come! http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/08/would-you-give-the-government-re… - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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Developments in Data Privacy - Australia
by Carlton Samuels Aug. 26, 2012

Aug. 26, 2012

Australia has revised their data privacy law... " *The changes allow police to force telcos to retain data on persons of interest for a set period while a warrant is sough**t*. " The last bit of the quotation is my emphasis. This law fulfills treaty obligations to the EU and is in line with the EU Data Retention Directive 2006. See the story here and back into the Act itself from there. Read the comments as well. http://mobile.itnews.com.au/Article.aspx?CIID=312771&type=News Of course, not everybody is happy with this development, comparing the requirements unfavourably against the EU Data Retention Directive of 2006, around which the treaty obligations are centred. If you're not familiar with that directive, read the full advisory of EU Data Retention Directive of 2006 here and pay close attention to Articles 2 -6, inclusive: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:105:0054:00… I'm still trying to find more data and information that'd come via implementation of Articles 10 and 14; Statistics and Evaluation. - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- SSAC Report on Dotless Domains
by Carlton Samuels Aug. 26, 2012

Aug. 26, 2012

FYI. Important implications herein for users, especially with respect to use of applications, browsers more than any other, as well as how your device is configured for access to the Internet. - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= ** [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-24aug12-en.htm ------------------------------ SSAC Report on Dotless Domains 24 August 2012 *Forum Announcement:* Comment Period Opens on *Date:* 24 August 2012 * Categories/Tags:* - Top-level Domains - Security / Stability *Purpose (Brief):* This purpose of this public comment period is to bring to your attention of the SSAC's report on dotless domain<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/ssac/documents/sac-053-en.pdf>and to solicit your input on ICANN's implementation of the recommendations in this report. *Public Comment Box Link:* http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/sac053-dotless-domains-24aug12-…

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Republican Platform Language to include "Internet Freedom"
by Carlton Samuels Aug. 26, 2012

Aug. 26, 2012

Um, well, it is rational mind that would choose not to underestimate the American polity. FWIW, most analysts believe that if the content follows the line of so-called 'Rand-Paul' political framework, it would mean more ISP control and the dominance of their take on 'net neutrality'. http://dailycaller.com/2012/08/24/exclusive-gop-platform-includes-internet-… - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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