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  joly 6:29 am on 03/25/2014 Permalink | Reply
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  WEBCAST NOW: @InternetSociety meeting at #ICANN49 

  Today Tuesday March 25 2014 at 6pm SGT the Internet Society will hold the ISOC @ ICANN 49 meeting in Singapore. The ISOC@ICANNmeeting brings together Internet Society (ISOC) members to discuss policy related issues and other topics of interest to the members, to share ideas, knowledge, content and experiences and also to connect with the ISOC community present at ICANN. Remote participation will be possible via Webex, and the meeting will webcast live via the Internet Society livestream channel. No live transcript.

  What: Internet Society@ICANN 49 Meeting
  Where: Raffles Conference centre, Singapore
  When: Tuesday March 25 2014 at 6pm-8pm SGT | 1000-1200 UTC | 0600-0800 EDT
  Agenda: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/internet-societyicann-49-meeting
  Webex: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m4a3ffae59dcf140977b2e7decd8d1a16
  Webcast: https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/ICANN49
  Twitter: @InternetSociety | ICANN49

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  joly 2:58 am on 03/15/2014 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: governance ( 55 ), iana ( 16 ), ICANN ( 111 ), isoc, ntia ( 28 )   

  Internet Technical Leaders Welcome #IANA Globalization Progress @NTIAgov @InternetSociety 

  On Friday March 14 2014 the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it had invited ICANN to make a multistakeholder-derived proposal to take over responsibility for the “IANA functions“, i.e. management of the Internet’s root zone, when the current contract ends in 2015. In response Internet technical organizations, including the Internet Society, issued the following statement:

  Internet Technical Leaders Welcome IANA Globalization Progress

  The leaders of the Internet technical organizations responsible for coordination of the Internet infrastructure (IETF, IAB, RIRs, ccTLD ROs, ICANN, ISOC, and W3C), welcome the US Government’s announcement of the suggested changes related to the IANA functions contract.

  The roles on policy development processes of the Internet technical organizations and ICANN’s role as administrator of the IANA functions, remain unchanged

  The transition of the US Government stewardship has been envisaged since the early days of IANA functions contract. This transition is now feasible due to the maturity of the Internet technical organizations involved in performing their respective roles related to the IANA functions, and ICANN will facilitate a global, multi-stakeholder process to plan for the transition.

  The strength and stability of the IANA functions within the above organizations (which make up the Internet technical community) are critical to the operation of the Internet. The processes around the IANA functions have always been carefully specified in the communities that our organizations represent. The IANA functions are faithfully administered by ICANN. We are committed to continuing our proven, community-driven processes as we engage in this transition. Our communities are already considering proposals to progress the transition.

  Our organizations are committed to open and transparent multi-stakeholder processes. We are also committed to further strengthening our processes and agreements related to the IANA functions, and to building on the existing organizations and their roles. The Internet technical community is strong enough to continue its role, while assuming the stewardship function as it transitions from the US Government.

  Participating Leaders

  • Adiel A. Akplogan, CEO African Network Information Center (AFRINIC)
  • Barrack Otieno, Manager, The African Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD)
  • Paul Wilson, Director General Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)
  • Don Hollander, General Manager Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Association (APTLD)
  • John Curran, CEO American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)
  • Peter Van Roste, General Manager, Council for European National Top Level Domain Registries (CENTR)
  • Russ Housley, Chair Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
  • Fadi Chehadé, President and CEO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
  • Jari Arkko, Chair Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
  • Kathy Brown, President and CEO Internet Society (ISOC)
  • Raúl Echeberría, CEO Latin America and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC)
  • Carolina Aguerre, General Manager, Latin American and Caribbean TLD Association (LACTLD)
  • Axel Pawlik, Managing Director Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC)
  • Jeff Jaffe, CEO World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

  Twitter: #IANA | @NTIAgov

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    joly 3:17 am on 03/15/2014 Permalink | Reply

    Fadi Chahade comments:
    

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    joly 2:32 pm on 03/17/2014 Permalink | Reply

    Fadi Chehadi & Steve Crocker briefing call from Saturday March 15 2014

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    joly 4:18 am on 03/20/2014 Permalink | Reply

    3/19 Larry Strickling Promoting Internet Growth and Innovation Through Multistakeholder Internet Governance (NTIA)
    3/20 Fadi Chehade Important Corrections to General Inaccuracies and Misconceptions Regarding U.S. Announcement and IANA Functions (ICANN)

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  joly 11:05 am on 02/14/2014 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: briefing ( 2 ), igf ( 92 ), isoc, webinar ( 3 )   

  WEBINAR RECORDING: The Evolution of the Internet Governance Forum #igf #igf2014 @InternetSociety 

  On Friday 14 February 2014 the Internet Society invited members to attend a webinar – The Evolution of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The Internet Society’s public policy staff shared insights and discussed the IGF, how it works today, the experiences that it has helped us acquire and how it can evolve.

  2014 will be a pivotal year for the future of the Internet. The open question is whether there will be an international consensus on the multistakeholder Internet governance model or a shift towards a more intergovernmental model – Markus Kummer, Vice President, Public Policy

  The primary topic was an Internet Society proposal that the IGF 1) be transformed into a body that would develop non-binding policy outcomes, and 2) engender a structured policy development process between meetings. A recording is below:

  View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/1YCc1A53HdY
  Download audio: https://isoc-ny.org/misc/Feb_14_2014_The_Evolution_of_the_Internet_Governance_Forum.mp3
  Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/vruM8qRDnZd5/
  Twitter: igf2014

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  joly 3:20 am on 12/08/2013 Permalink | Reply
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  VIDEO: @InternetSociety meeting at #ICANN48 – Internet #Governance Overview #ISOC 

  On Tuesday 19 November 2013 the Internet Society held a Chapters and Members meeting at ICANN48 in Buenos Aires. Voted topics were 1) Overview about Internet Governance 2014 processes; and 2) Update: Global Multistakeholder Conference on the future of Internet Governance (Brazil/2014). These were preceded by a welcome from ISOC Argentina; a welcome to ISOC Paraguay – the 100th ISOC Chapter; a call for nominees for Trustee elections; a report on the President/CEO recruitment process; and a farewell to Jacek Gajewski as full-time ISOC staff member. Video is below. An index is available in the YouTube description.

  View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/TtOfsC2n_lQ
  Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/2UQgf9EcpQb1/

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  joly 4:19 am on 12/04/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: isoc, IXP ( 13 ), Serbia ( 2 )   

  WEBCAST TODAY/TOMORROW: Serbian Open Exchange – #IXP Workshop @InternetSociety #openinternet 

  Today Wednesday December 4 2013, and tomorrow Thursday December 5 2013, the Internet Society is hosting the Serbian Open Exchange – IXP Workshop in Belgrade, Serbia. IXP managers and operators, Internet service providers, Network Operators, and National Research and Education Networks. will gather to discuss policy, community, and technical matters.  IXPs aka Internet Exchange Points are vital to developing Internet infrastructure, local content, and building local technical capacity. The event will be webcast by Maksnet Telekomunikacije. Serbia is UTC+1, 6 hours ahead of NYC.
  What: Serbian Open Exchange – IXP Workshop
  Where: Trim Hotel, Belgrade, Serbia
  When: Wednesday December 4 2013 10am-5:45pm | 0900-1645UTC | 0400-1145 EST; Thursday December 5 2013 10am-5pm | 0900-1600UTC | 0400-1100 EST
  Program: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/serbian-open-exchange-%E2%80%93-ixp-workshop
  Webcast: http://www.maksnet.tv/sox
  Twitter: #IXP

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  joly 3:47 pm on 09/24/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: ARIN ( 11 ), caribbean ( 15 ), christine runnegar, inet ( 29 ), isoc, jane coffin ( 3 )   

  WEBCAST: INET St. Maarten Sep 25-26 – Embracing an Open, Accessible and Secured Internet #inetstmaarten #openinternet @internetsociety 

  On September 25-26 2013 INET ST. Maarten will take place on the Caribbean island St-Martin / St. Maarten. The theme is Embracing an Open, Accessible and Secured Internet. Speakers include top Internet Society staff such as Christine Runnegar, Director of Public Policy and Jane Coffin, Director, Development Strategy, as well as ARIN’s CTO Mark Kosters. This will also be an opportunity to meet regional ISOC leadership with Sebastian Bellagamba, Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean, Shernon Osepa, Manager, Regional Affairs for Latin America & the Caribbean Bureau, and Christian O’Flaherty, Senior Development Manager for the Latin America Bureau, also speaking. The full two-day event will be webcast live via the Internet Society Chapters Livestream Channel. St. Maarten is on ATZ time = UTC-4 and thus the same as NYC.

  What: INET ST. Maarten
  Where: Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St. Maarten
  When: September 25-26 2013 0845-1730 AZT/EDT| 0445-1330 UTC
  Agenda: http://www.internetsociety.org/inet-st-maarten/sessions
  Webcast: http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters
  Twitter: #inetstmaarten

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    joly 4:15 pm on 09/25/2013 Permalink | Reply

    • Webcast archive: http://bit.ly/inetstmaarten
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  joly 6:08 am on 09/10/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: internet freedom ( 69 ), isoc, surveillance ( 34 ), USG ( 42 )   

  @InternetSociety statement on U.S. Government encryption circumvention #netfreedom 

  The Internet Society has issued a statement in response to recent continuing reports alleging systematic United States government efforts to circumvent Internet security mechanisms. In it Internet Society President and CEO, Lynn St. Amour is quoted as saying “If true, these reports describe government programmes that undermine the technical foundations of the Internet and are a fundamental threat to the Internet’s economic, innovative, and social potential. Any systematic, state-level attack on Internet security and privacy is a rejection of the global, collaborative fabric that has enabled the Internet’s growth to extend beyond the interests of any one country.”

  The statement concludes with a general call for action by the Internet community.

  The Internet has tremendous potential for economic and social good, but unless all stakeholders trust the Internet as a safe place for business, social interaction, academic enquiry, and self-expression, those economic and social benefits are put at risk. To fulfill its potential, the Internet must be underpinned by the right combination of technology, operational processes, legislation, policy, and governance. The recent reports suggest that U.S. Government programmes have systematically undermined some or all of those measures, and that is why we view the revelations with such grave concern.

  With this mind, we issue these calls to action for the global community:

  • To every citizen of the Internet: let your government representatives know that, even in matters of national security, you expect privacy, rule of law, and due process in any handling of your data.

  Security is a collective responsibility that involves multiple stakeholders.  In this regard, we call on:

  • Those involved in technology research and development: use the openness of standards processes like the IETF to challenge assumptions about security specifications.
  • Those who implement the technology and standards for Internet security: uphold that responsibility in your work, and be mindful of the damage caused by loss of trust.
  • Those who develop products and services that depend on a trusted Internet: secure your own services, and be intolerant of insecurity in the infrastructure on which you depend.
  • To every Internet user: ensure you are well informed about good practice in online security, and act on that information. Take responsibility for your own security.

  At the Internet Society, we remain committed to advancing work in areas such as browser security, privacy settings, and digital footprint awareness in order to help users understand and manage their privacy and security.  The citizens of the Internet deserve a global and open platform for communication built on solid foundations of security and privacy.

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    joly 12:57 am on 09/12/2013 Permalink | Reply

    • 9/9 Tom Simonite NSA Leak Leaves Crypto-Math Intact but Highlights Known Workarounds (MIT Technology Review)
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  joly 4:06 am on 09/09/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: fundraising ( 2 ), grants ( 2 ), isoc   

  VIDEO: Five part @InternetSociety Chapter toolkit – Fundraising & Seeking Grants 

  The Internet Society has published a five part video series to assist Chapters with fundraising and grant seeking. The entire set runs 51 mins. View below.

  • View on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFLRpJu7S0wgrUJkuByXqN4qWtlTD9mW

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  joly 2:32 am on 08/05/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: BoT ( 8 ), internet freedom ( 69 ), isoc, privacy ( 58 ), surveillance ( 34 )   

  @InternetSociety Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy #netfreedom 

  Internet Society Press Release

  Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy

  Fundamental ideals of the Internet are under threat

  [Berlin, Germany, 4 August 2013] – The Internet Society Board of Trustees during its meeting in Berlin, Germany today called on the global Internet community to stand together in support of open Internet access, freedom, and privacy. Recently exposed information about government Internet surveillance programs is a wake-up call for Internet users everywhere – the fundamental ideals of the Internet are under threat.

  The Internet Society Board of Trustees believes that government Internet surveillance programs create unacceptable risks for the future of a global, interoperable, and open Internet. Robert Hinden, Chair of the Board of Trustees, stated, “Berlin is a city where freedom triumphed over tyranny. Human and technological progress are not based on building walls, and we are confident that the human ideals of communication and creativity will always route around these kinds of attempts to constrain them. We are especially disappointed that the very governments that have traditionally supported a more balanced role in Internet governance are consciously and deliberately hosting massive Internet surveillance programs.”

  In the brief period since these surveillance programs were revealed to the general public, the Internet Society Board stated there are already chilling effects on global trust and confidence on the Internet ecosystem. The fact that information about surveillance programs is emerging primarily from countries with a long history of supporting the open Internet is particularly disturbing. As the next billion people come online, these countries should be expected to demonstrate leadership in support of the values that underpin the global Internet. In the wake of these announcements, the Internet Society encourages a return to multistakeholder cooperation to preserve the benefits of the Internet ecosystem for all.

  The Internet Society Board of Trustees expects governments to fully engage with their citizens in an open dialogue on how to reconcile national security and the fundamental rights of individuals. Security should not be at the cost of individual rights and, in this context, the Board welcomes the initiative by some civil society organizations to promote “International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance.” The Internet Society endorses these principles, and emphasizes the importance of proportionality, due process, legality, and transparent judicial oversight. The Internet Society believes that surveillance without any such safeguards risks undermining the sustainability of the open Internet.

  “In the spirit of the pioneers and early innovators of the Internet that were honored this week at the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame ceremony, we urge the global Internet community to defend against attempts by governments to fragment the Internet either through overt regulation or hidden surveillance programs,” commented Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO of the Internet Society. “We must reassert the global spirit of community that is at the heart of the Internet’s growth and success, and stand firm in our belief that openness and collaboration is the best path forward.”

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    Friar Charles B. A. Hanley ofm Cap. 12:59 pm on 08/05/2013 Permalink | Reply

    I, salute, and applaud the ISOC position and efforts to keep the Internet Free.
    Liberty and Prosperity for All!
    You are not alone and are in my prayers for every success.
    Friar Charles B.A. Hanley ofm Cap.

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    Warmen (@Jkillyan) 10:41 am on 08/06/2013 Permalink | Reply

    It’s going to be a though fight bu we must prevale in this, because no one can rule the Internet. It’s free.

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    O'Brien Uzoechi 11:10 am on 08/12/2013 Permalink | Reply

    Over regulation on the Internet usage will seriously dampen the very spirit of liberality that set it up in the first place. We should do all we can to stem the ugly slide!

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  joly 5:22 am on 07/30/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: congestion, ietf ( 31 ), isoc, leslie daigle ( 6 ), network management, webcast ( 114 )   

  WEBCAST: ISOC @ IETF – Improving Internet Experience @InternetSociety #IETF87 

  Today, Tuesday July 30 2013 the Internet Society will present a briefing panel at IETF 87 in Berlin, topic: “Improving Internet Experience: All together, now.” As Internet use and user expectations grow, it is natural that network and service providers, as well as software developers, are all looking to provide the best experience possible for their users and customers. However, performance issues (especially those related to transient congestion) tend to have collateral effects. This is a case where local optimization strategies may, in fact, not lead to globally optimal network performance for a given activity. In fact, server or client software developers’ assumptions about network conditions may lead to disastrously wrong choices in managing network traffic if software elsewhere in the network is making different and countervailing assumptions and choices.This panel will explore some of the different approaches being developed, between website, network transport and server developers, their assumptions about network performance and potential collision of strategies. Panelists will also further elaborate existing work in measuring and developing (and deploying!) standards-based transport layer strategies for robustly improving overall performance. Speakers include Stuart Cheshire of Apple, Jason Livingood of Comcast, and Patrick McManus of Mozilla. Internet Society Chief Internet Technology Officer Leslie Daigle will moderate. The session will be webcast live via the Internet Society livestream channel and an audio feed will also be available.

  What: Internet Society Briefing Panel @ IETF 87 – “Improving Internet Experience: All together, now.”
  Where: InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany
  When: Tuesday, 30 July 2013 11:45 am-12:45 pm CEST | 0945-1045 UTC | 0545-0645 EDT
  Program: http://www.internetsociety.org/internet-society-briefing-panel-ietf-87
  Webcast: https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/ietf87isocbriefing
  Audio stream: http://www.verilan.com/isoc.m3u
  Twitter: @InternetSociety

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  joly 3:50 pm on 06/12/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: isoc, nsa ( 9 ), prism ( 2 ), privacy ( 58 ), surveillance ( 34 )   

  @InternetSociety Statement on the Importance of Open Global Dialogue Regarding Online Privacy #prism #privacy 

  The Internet Society has issued a statement regarding the recent Internet snooping revelations:

  Internet Society Statement on the Importance of Open Global Dialogue Regarding Online Privacy

  [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland] The Internet Society has noted recent revelations regarding the apparent scope of U.S. government efforts to gather large amounts of end user information from U.S. Internet and telecom service providers for intelligence purposes. We are deeply concerned that the unwarranted collection, storage and potential correlation of user data will undermine many of the key principles and relationships of trust upon which the global Internet has been built. The impact of this action is not limited to U.S. users or companies, but has implications for Internet users around the globe.

  While government plays an important role in protecting its citizens and there is a need for better approaches to address online security, the Internet Society strongly believes that real security can only be realized within a broader context of trust and the respect of fundamental rights, such as privacy. The Internet Society, along with many other organizations and individuals around the world, expect governments to respect and protect the basic rights of their citizens – including the right to privacy both offline and online – as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

  The U.S. Government has previously taken an active role in championing these rights in the international sphere. For example, the U.S. played a leadership role in the adoption of the Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/20/8, which re-affirmed that fundamental rights are applicable to individuals’ activities in the online environment as well, including privacy and freedom of expression. This means that restrictions of rights should be exceptional and conform to internationally accepted criteria such as: provision by law; pursuing a legitimate purpose; proven as necessary and the least restrictive means required to achieve the purported aim. Users naturally have higher expectations of governments who have adopted these international standards.

  The Internet must be a channel for secure, reliable, private communication between entities and individuals. Consensus for internationally recognized data protection standards has been formed through agreements constituting key building blocks of online trust, including the OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data, the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data, the EU Data Protection framework, and the APEC Privacy Framework and Cross Border Privacy Rules system.

  Emerging revelations about alleged U.S. programs to gather information about Internet users raise clear questions about the extent to which individuals’ expectations of privacy have been compromised. This kind of collection of user information is at odds with the commitments governments around the world have made with respect to protection of personal data and other human rights. We would expect any government signing onto these principles to fully engage with its citizens in an open dialogue when seeking to achieve both the protection of individual rights and national security. We also need to challenge the view that there always has to be a trade-off between ensuring security and protecting users’ rights.

  The Internet Society is also deeply concerned that alleged programs and similar efforts by other governments will have a chilling effect on the deployment and adoption of technical solutions for establishing trusted connections online. This kind of trust-enabled infrastructure is needed to maintain global interoperability and openness. The Internet is global – the impact of programs like these is not limited to the specific country in question but rather reverberates across the globe to users everywhere.

  The revelations of recent days underscore the importance of an open global dialogue regarding online privacy in the realm of national security and the need for all stakeholders to abide by the norms and principles outlined in international agreements on data protection and other fundamental rights. Trusted interactions in cyberspace are critical not only for the future of the Internet, but also for continued innovation, economic and political progress and a vibrant global community. Users need clear and realistic expectations of online privacy that are respected by governments and enterprises alike, so that they can continue to use the Internet in ways that enhance all of society.

  http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-statement-importance-open-global-dialogue-regarding-online-privacy

  Twitter: #prism

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  joly 7:38 am on 06/06/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: asia ( 6 ), inet ( 29 ), INET Bangkok, isoc, webcast ( 114 )   

  WEBCAST: INET Bangkok – Internet: The Power to Create #inetbkk #inetbangkok @internetsociety 

  On 7-8 June 2013 in collaboration with the Thailand Internet community, the National Science & Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Ministry of Information & Communication Technology (MICT), the Internet Society is hosting the INET Bangkok, with a conference theme of “Internet: The Power to Create.” The multitrack program will focus attention on how the Internet can become a positive and productive force in society through innovative and new applications. The conference will be preceded by a VIP gala dinner on June 6 at which the .TH group (Thailand ccTLD) will be celebrate their 25th anniversary. The event will be webcast via the Internet Society Channel, with the Internet Society Chapters Channel catching some of the overflow. Bangkok is UTC+7 thus 11 hours ahead of NYC.

  What: INET Bangkok: Internet: The Power to Create.
  When:
  Thursday June 6 2013 (VIP Gala dinner) 7pm-10pm | 1200-0300 UTC | 0800-1100 EDT
  Friday June 7 (day 1) – 9.30am-5.30pm | 0230-1030 UTC | 2230-0630 EDT
  Saturday June 8 2013 (day 2) – 9.00am-4.15pm | 0200-0915 UTC | 2200-0515 EDT
  Where: Bangkok, Thailand
  Program: http://www.internetsociety.org/inet-bangkok/sessions
  Webcast:
  1) http://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/INETBangkok2013
  2) http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters
  Twitter: #inetbangkok | #inetbkk

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  joly 6:06 pm on 04/30/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: awards ( 2 ), isoc, postel ( 2 )   

  Nominations Sought for 2013 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award @InternetSociety 

  The Internet Society is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates for the 2013 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award by 31 May. This annual award is presented to an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions in service to the data communications community. The award, which includes a presentation crystal and a USD 20,000 prize, is scheduled to be presented during the 87th Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting in Berlin, Germany, 28 July – 2 August.

  Deadline for nominations is 31 May, 2013.

  Award Nomination Procedures
  http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/awards/postel-service-award/procedures
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  joly 5:16 am on 04/05/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: chapters ( 4 ), ICANN ( 111 ), isoc, meeting ( 8 ), webcast ( 114 )   

  Internet Society meetings at ICANN46 – Apr 7 & Apr 9 #isoc #icann46 @internetsociety 

  There will be two Internet Society meetings in conjunction with ICANN46 in Beijing, China. All members are welcome to participate, either in person or online. Online participation comprises of a webex conference (with an alternative phone bridge), plus an additional live text transcription and video webcast. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of NYC.

   

  What: Internet Society Participation @ ICANN 46 meeting
  
  Download: video | audio
  Transcript: (coming)
  Twitter: #icann46 | #isoc | @internetsociety

   

  What: ISOC Chapters and Members meeting
  Where: “Function 6” room, Beijing International Hotel
  When: Tuesday April 9 2013 7pm CST | 1100 UTC | 0700 EDT
  Agenda: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/internet-society-chapter-and-member-meeting-icann-46
  Webex: link (pass:icannbeijing123)
  Telephone: 650-479-3208 (US) | elsewhere – Code: 926 666 951
  Webcast: http://livestream.com/internetsocietychapters
  Transcript: http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=CFI-ISOC
  Twitter: #icann46 | #isoc | @internetsociety

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  joly 5:32 am on 03/19/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: education ( 16 ), isoc, next generation leaders   

  Next Generation Leaders – apply now for @InternetSociety e-Learning programme ‘Shaping the Internet – History and Futures’ 

  Applications are now open for the Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders (NGL) e-Learning programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures.” (English, French and Spanish)

  The Internet Society is pleased to call for applications from talented individuals seeking to join the new generation of Internet leaders, who will address the critical technology, policy, business, and education challenges that lie ahead.

  For 2013 the Internet Society is offering two classes in English, one in French, and one in Spanish. All classes will start the week of 27 May 2013.

  The course, “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures”, will be delivered by the Internet Society through its own e-Learning platform and learning methodology that features a combination of in-depth course materials, weekly online chats, group projects and a case study examination, all led by an expert moderator.

  The NGL programme is designed to advance the careers of individuals who have the potential to become local, regional, and international leaders within the Internet technology, policy, and governance communities. The curriculum empowers participants to share their particular expertise with colleagues while acquiring knowledge in areas outside of their specialties.

  Places in the eLearning course are strictly limited, so all applications will be subject to a thorough selection process. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2013.
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    Merle Bush 1:46 pm on 03/19/2013 Permalink | Reply

    I am interested, but I do not meet the age restriction. Not all individuals over 40 are old. I am quite strong, youthful and capable. I don’t know why there is an age limitation. I spend quite a bit of time studying about the Internet to assist individuals who are interested, but don’t have a technical foundation. This course perfectly explains the international legal regulations imposed on the Internet.

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  joly 7:19 am on 03/12/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: content ( 3 ), copyright ( 86 ), drm, isoc   

  WEBCAST TODAY: @InternetSociety Briefing “Content is King; How Do we Avoid Playing the Pauper?” #ietf #ietf86 #content 

  At 11:45am today Tuesday 12 March 2013 the Internet Society will present a panel discussion “Content is King; How Do we Avoid Playing the Pauper?” at IETF 86 in Orlando Florida. The panel will address the questions: Are there ways that Internet application layer infrastructure standards could be extended to capture the content creator’s intentions of use of digital content, to be as open or as restricted as that creator desires? What are the building blocks from which that could start? Of course, expressing rights is one thing, enforcement of respecting rights is another. In the interest of having a constructive 1 hour discussion, the focus in this session will be on maximizing the creative opportunities for digital content in the Internet environment by enabling greater facility to express and extend rights intended by content creators. The event will be webcast live by the Internet Society North America Bureau, an audiocast is also available.

  What: Content is King; How Do we Avoid Playing the Pauper?
  Where: IETF 86, Orlando, Florida
  When: Tuesday 12 March 2013 11.45am-12:45pm EDT | 1545-1645 UTC
  Webcast: http://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/isoc-at-ietf86
  Audiocast: http://verilan.com/isoc.m3u
  Twitter: @InternetSociety | #IETF86 | #content
  Moderator: Leslie Daigle, Internet Society
  Panelists:
  Glenn Deen, NBCUniversal
  Leif Johansson, Swedish University Academic IDentity federation (SWAMID.se), IETF
  Peter Saint-Andre, Cisco

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  joly 6:54 am on 03/12/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: ietf ( 31 ), ipv6 ( 46 ), isoc   

  IETF 86 under way in Orlando Florida, remote participation available #ietf #ietf86 

  The 86th meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is underway March 10 – 15, 2013, in Orlando, Florida. As usual the Internet Society has published a Rough Guide to topics of particular interest to members. At this IETF meeting, we are focusing our attention to the following broad categories:
  Trust technologies; Authentication/Authorization; Infrastructure/Support; IPv6; Bandwidth. Notable sessions include the FCC’s Chief technolgist addressing the demise of POTS, an ISOC session on content (see separate post), and an IAB post-WCIT discussion.

  What: IETF 86
  Where: Orlando, Florida
  When: March 10 – 15, 2013
  Agenda: http://tools.ietf.org/agenda/86/
  Remote Participation: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/86/remote-participation.html
  Twitter: #IETF #IETF86

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  joly 5:14 am on 03/12/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: africa ( 26 ), afrinic ( 2 ), ICANN ( 111 ), isoc, itu ( 25 ), walda roseman   

  VIDEO: @ITU, @InternetSociety, and @AFRINIC announce upcoming African events at #Africa_MIG_Works 

  On March 7 2013, speaking at the African Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Andrew Rugege of the ITU; Walda Roseman of the Internet Society, and Adiel Akplogan of AFRINIC, took it in turns to announce upcoming conferences in Africa. Video is below

  Add to your calendar:

  • June 17-21 2013 – Lusaka, Zambia – African Internet Summit (AFRINIC)
  • June 26-28 2013 – Kampala, Uganda – Africa Children Online Protection Summit (ACOP) (ITU)
  • July 13 -14 2013 – Durban, South Africa – DNS Forum (ISOC) (alongside ICANN 47)
  • October 28 – Nov 1 2013 – Kigali, Rwanda – Transform Africa Conference & Summit (ITU)

  Both the ITU events present shifting targets as the ITU’s current pr announces Transform Africa as March 2013, and the ACOP eventbrite is dated June 4-7.

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  • Transcribe on AMARA

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    joly 2:48 pm on 03/12/2013 Permalink | Reply

    Well here’s some more, all IP-oriented, all in Dar es Salaam:

    • March 12-13 2013 – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – African Conference on the Strategic Importance of Intellectual Property Policies to Foster Innovation, Value Creation and Competitiveness (WIPO)
    • March 14 – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – UN ECOSOC Annual Ministerial Review: Regional Preparatory Meeting for Africa
    • March 19-21 – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Workshop on the Practical Approaches to IP Utilization and Protection in Africa (US CLDP)

    Source IP Watch notes that the latter was previously postponed after a civil society outcry over an emphasis on protectionism over licensing.

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  joly 3:30 pm on 02/14/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: isoc, lynn st amour ( 11 )   

  @InternetSociety CEO Lynn St. Amour to Step Down in February 2014 

  [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland – 14 February 2013] – Internet Society President and Chief Executive Officer Lynn St. Amour today announced that she will leave the Internet Society in February 2014 at the conclusion of her contract. St. Amour joined the Internet Society in 1998 as Executive Director of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa division. She became Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer in 1999 and was appointed President and CEO in March of 2001.

  St. Amour will leave a long legacy of accomplishments at the Internet Society, a cause-driven organization dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people. During her tenure, the relationship between the Internet Society and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the primary body responsible for the Internet’s core standards and protocols, was significantly strengthened and expanded. This increased collaboration and other similar efforts in the international policy and development realms established the Internet Society as an internationally respected expert on Internet governance, technical, development, and policy issues. These accomplishments were supported by the growth of the Internet Society’s annual revenues during this period from just over USD $1M to $35M.

  Over the years, the Internet Society has significantly expanded its global impact and today is engaged with a growing, multi-stakeholder community through its Regional Bureaus, 91 Chapters, more than 65,000 Members, and 146 Organization Members. In 2003, St. Amour led a successful bid to operate the .ORG registry and subsequently established a supporting entity, Public Interest Registry, to carry out that responsibility in line with the Internet Society’s principles and values. In conjunction with the Internet Society’s 20th anniversary in 2012, she developed the Internet Hall of Fame, which annually recognizes Internet visionaries, innovators, and leaders from around the world.

  “The Board deeply appreciates Lynn for her exceptional work, passion, and tireless dedication to the organization’s mission of preserving the open, global Internet,” said Eva Frölich, Chair of the Internet Society Board of Trustees. “She is a remarkable leader and has been instrumental to building the Internet Society into a global leader on Internet policy, technical, economic, and social matters. The Board will work closely with Lynn over the next 12 months to implement a succession plan and ensure a smooth transition.”

  “The Internet Society is a global organization with a world-class staff, extremely knowledgeable Members and Chapters, and a skilled Board, and we are well positioned with a valuable and unique role at the heart of the Internet’s development. Our future is only limited by our vision,” stated Ms. St. Amour. “The Internet is at a very important inflection point today. With the Internet Society’s well-respected and global presence, I am confident that the Society will make an even greater impact in the years ahead.”

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  joly 7:17 am on 01/29/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: captions ( 3 ), identity ( 2 ), isoc, privacy ( 58 ), tutorial ( 2 )   

  @InternetSociety tutorials on managing #identity and #privacy online. 

  

  _{© iStockphoto / Internet Society}

  Every time we log onto the web we access (and add to) our own personal digital footprint that’s interconnected with plug-ins, links, and massive caches of personal data that follows us around.

  Learn About Your Digital Identity

  While none of us can control everything that’s known about us online, there are steps we can take to better understand our online identities and be empowered to share what we want, when we want.

  The Internet Society developed three interactive tutorials to help educate and inform anyone who would like to find out more.

  Each lasts about 5 minutes and will give a great foundation when it comes to making informed choices about our unique online identities.

  Watch The Tutorials

  Tutorial 1: Online Identity – An Overview

  

  This tutorial will explain some of the key differences between your online and “real life” identity, recognize the nature of digital identities, and understand the difference between online identity and personal privacy. Watch the tutorial now.
  
  
  Tutorial 2: Protecting Your Privacy
  

  This tutorial will explain the key concerns related to online identity and privacy, recognize what kind of user information is collected and why, identify the ways of controlling the privacy of your online identity. Watch the tutorial now..
  
  
  Tutorial 3: Protecting Your Identity
  

  This tutorial will explain the challenges in protecting online identities and help you recognize the ways you can protect your online identity. Watch the tutorial now.
  
  
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  joly 10:52 am on 01/23/2013 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: isoc, wcit ( 19 ), webinar ( 3 )   

  Register for @InternetSociety post-WCIT webinars on Jan 31 #WCIT #POSTWCIT 

  On Thursday January 31 2013 the Internet Society will hold two webinars – “Post WCIT – What’s next for the ITU, the Internet and Internet Governance?” – to follow up on the WCIT (World Conference on International Telecommunications) in December 2012. All members are welcome to attend. Times are 5,30am and 3pm EST. Please indicate your attendance via this doodle.

  Proposed Agenda:
  1. Presentation – What happened at WCIT?

  • The process
  • The debate
  • The outcome

  2. Discussion and views from those participating within their country’s preparatory process and post WCIT – what are you hearing.

  3. Now what is next?

  • How can we all stay engaged, continue to share and exchange information on what is happening within our respective countries.
  • Event Timeline – WTPF, WSIS, IGF, PP-14 and beyond

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  WEBINAR 1
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  Topic: What’s next for the ITU, the Internet and Internet Governance?
  Date: Thursday, 31. January 2013
  Time: 10:30 UTC | 05.30 EST
  Webex: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?ED=214907687&UID=0&PW=NMTAzOWUxNTZi&RT=MTYjMjM%3D
  Meeting Number: 929 036 031
  Meeting Password: postwcit
  Phone bridge: 1-650-479-3208 (US/Canada) (elsewhere) – Code: 921 474 884
  Twitter #wcit | #postwcit

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  WEBINAR 2
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  Topic: What’s next for the ITU, the Internet and Internet Governance?
  Date: Thursday, 31. January 2013
  Time: 20:00 UTC | 15:00 EST
  Webex: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?ED=214907877&UID=0&PW=NM2E1NjUwZWM1&RT=MTYjMjM%3D
  Meeting Number: 921 474 884
  Meeting Password: postwcit
  Phone bridge: 1-650-479-3208 (US/Canada) (elsewhere) – Code: 921 474 884

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  joly 6:01 am on 12/01/2012 Permalink | Reply
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  @Mozilla becomes @InternetSociety silver member 

  Mozilla  engineering manager Josh Aas has announced on his blog that the organisation is joining the Internet Society (ISOC) as a Silver member. Aas points out that Mozilla has already been involved in several Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) working groups and that supporting ISOC is a logical next step. ISOC provides organisational and administrative backing to the IETF and other entities that are involved in the stewardship of the global network. It has 55,000 members in 90 chapters around the world and over 130 organisation members.

  The membership fee for the Silver tier is $12,500 annually for non-profit organisations and $25,000 annually for corporations. Mozilla is joining at the same level as companies such as Google, Verizon, AT&T and Huawei. Platinum contributors include Microsoft, Comcast, Verisign and Cisco. In his blog post, Aas says that Mozilla believes that “supporting ISOC and, by extension, the IETF, is a solid investment in terms of our mission to promote openness, innovation and opportunity on the Web.”

  Mozilla has, in the past, been influential in the development and furthering of internet standards such as TLS, HTTP, WebSockets and more.

   

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    Bolivar Andrade 6:28 pm on 12/01/2012 Permalink | Reply

    Congratulations to Mozilla foundation for the excellent decision to Join the ISOC.

    Well done.

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  joly 5:15 am on 11/30/2012 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: censorship ( 18 ), internet freedom ( 69 ), isoc, lynn st amour ( 11 ), syria ( 2 )   

  @InternetSociety Statement on Syrian Internet Shutdown #SyriaBlackout #netfreedom 

  On behalf of Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO, and the Internet Society Board of Trustees:

  Emerging reports from various organizations and individuals indicate that international Internet connectivity was shut off in Syria today. The Internet is an open, global medium for communication, idea exchange, empowerment, and innovation. Access to the global Internet is a crucial enabler of human rights.

  As with previous actions to block Internet traffic in Egypt and Libya, the effect of cutting off Internet traffic – ceasing the flow of information in and out of the country – is a serious action. It harms not only the citizens of Syria, but also Syria’s economy and society at large. The Internet Society stands with other organizations around the world in calling for Internet access to be restored with all due speed and cooperation so that vital services can continue to function and citizens won’t be further impacted.

  First and foremost, the Internet Society joins with the rest of the world in its utmost concern about the safety and security of the Syrian people. Previous cases where such actions were deliberately taken have proven not only to be harmful, but to be ineffective. The Internet Society hopes that the volatile situation in Syria will come to a peaceful solution and that the citizens of Syria will soon be able to join the rest of the world in having their voices heard online.

  http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-syria%E2%80%99s-internet-shutdown

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    joly 6:59 am on 11/30/2012 Permalink | Reply

    • 11/29 How Syria Turned Off the Internet (Cloudfare)
    • 11/29 Tom Gjelten Widespread Internet Outages Reported In Syria (npr)
    • 12/1 Sean Gallagher Updated: Paint it black—How Syria methodically erased itself from ‘Net (Ars Technica)
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  joly 8:41 am on 11/05/2012 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: constance bammeleur, isoc, sofie maddens, ted mooney ( 3 )   

  VIDEO: @InternetSociety member briefing at #IGF2012 #ISOC 

  On 5 November 2012 the Internet Society (ISOC) held an all day member briefing session prior to IGF2012. Paul Brigner, Director of the North American Bureau, captured three videos of senior staff explaining ISOC’s approaches to Internet Governance including strong support for the multistakeholder process, and strengthening regional engagement.

  IGF 2012 – Internet Society’s IGF Engagement – Constance Bommelaer

   

  IGF2012 – Internet Society on Multistakeholderism – Ted Mooney

   

  IGF2012 – The Internet Society’s Regionalization Strategy – Sofie Maddens

   

  More IGF info: http://www.internetsociety.org/internet-society-igf-2012-guide

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  joly 6:23 am on 10/11/2012 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: ICANN ( 111 ), isoc, meeting ( 8 ), webcast ( 114 )   

  Video: Internet Society meetings at ICANN45 – Oct 14 & Oct 16 #isoc #icann45 @internetsociety 

  There were two Internet Society meetings in conjunction with ICANN45 in Toronto.

  What: ISOC in ICANN meeting
  Where: The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel
  When: Sunday October 14 2012 7.30pm EDT | 2330 UTC
  Agenda: http://bit.ly/OqklLc
  Webcast: (Apologies for poor audio – it gets better later)
  

  What: ISOC Chapters and Members meeting
  Where: The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel
  When: Tuesday October 16 2012 7.30pm EDT | 2330 UTC
  Agenda: http://bit.ly/OVFVc5

  Webcast:

   

  Twitter: #icann45 | #isoc | @internetsociety

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    Deaf 9:37 am on 02/01/2013 Permalink | Reply

    All live events have to be captioned in real time – deaf/hoh people are not to be left out from discussions. Tim Berners Lee created the Internet to include all users with disabilities. Thanks!

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    joly 2:27 pm on 02/01/2013 Permalink | Reply

    Hi

    I believe these events did use a CART service. I am not sure what happened to the transcripts.