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The '''National Telecommunications and Information Administration''' ('''NTIA''') is an agency for the United States Department of Commerce ([[DOC]]) that acts as the Executive Branch, responsible for recommending the United States President on various telecommunications and information policies. NTIA was formed in 1978 with an aim to work with other Executive Branch Agencies on crucial issues regarding telecommunications and information policies and also to report on the administration’s current role and position as related to these policies and issues. | The '''National Telecommunications and Information Administration''' ('''NTIA''') is an agency for the United States Department of Commerce ([[DOC]]) that acts as the Executive Branch, responsible for recommending the United States President on various telecommunications and information policies. NTIA was formed in 1978 with an aim to work with other Executive Branch Agencies on crucial issues regarding telecommunications and information policies and also to report on the administration’s current role and position as related to these policies and issues. | ||
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The full letter can be seen [http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/ntia_letter_on_gtld_program_jan_3_2012.pdf here]. | The full letter can be seen [http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/ntia_letter_on_gtld_program_jan_3_2012.pdf here]. | ||
In November, 2012, the three entities most responsible for the Internet's [[Root Zone]], [[ICANN]], NTIA, and [[Verisign]], confirmed that they were prepared with enough resources to launch up to 100 new gTLDs per week.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/10961-icann-verisign-and-ntia-ready-for-100-new-gtlds-per-week ICANN Verisign and Ntia Ready for 100 New gTLDs per week, DomainIncite.com]</ref> | |||
===October 2012, Follow-up=== | |||
On October 4, 2012, a week prior to the start of [[ICANN 45|ICANN's 45th meeting]] in Toronto, Sec. [[Larry Strickling]] followed up his January 2012 letter to ICANN. He first noted that NTIA had noticed recent progress within the organization citing the progress on incorporating the law enforcement concerns via the [[GAC]] within negotiations for a new [[Registrar Accreditation Agreement]]; the recent announcement that the Contract Compliance Division will now report directly to the [[ICANN CEO]]; and the possibility of moving quickly on recommendations from the [[Whois Review Team]]. He stressed that implementation of the latter item was important. | |||
However, Sec. Strickling also noted NTIA's concerns over the limited progress on the [[Trademark Clearinghouse]] and the [[Uniform Rapid Suspension]] (URS) policy. Larry Strickling noted that ICANN has issued an update on the clearinghouse and a request for information searching for a URS services provider. NTIA encouraged ICANN to continue to allow stakeholders to evaluate and provide input on the the information presented by the applicants. It stressed that the URS was originally envisioned as an effective and low-cost alternative to the [[UDRP]], and encouraged ICANN to ensure that cost concerns were kept in mind throughout their evaluation process.NTIA also encouraged ICANN to not stop working on the [[Intellectual Property]] mechanisms as is, but continue to explore other ways of ensuring that trademarks and brands remain safe within the landscape of current and new TLDs.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/strickling-to-crocker-04oct12-en Strickling to Crocker, ICANN.org]</ref> | |||
He promised that NTIA would continue to participate in the [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] within the [[GAC]]. | |||
===NTIA Transition Announcement=== | |||
''Main article: [[IANA Functions Stewardship Transition]]'' | |||
In March 2014 NTIA released a statement that they are intent on transitioning their part of the [[IANA]] functions away from NTIA and to the global stakeholder community. The first step in this process is for ICANN to convene stakeholders and create a proposal for how the [[IANA]] functions will remain secure and unwavering. The press release outlined a number of principles which the ICANN-community drafted proposal must meet: | |||
* Support and enhance the multistakeholder model; | |||
* Maintain the security, stability, and resiliency of the Internet DNS; | |||
* Meet the needs and expectation of the global customers and partners of the IANA services; and, | |||
* Maintain the openness of the Internet. | |||
The current NTIA contract with ICANN expires on 30 September, 2014, and members of the ICANN community took that date as a deadline for drafting and agreeing on a proposal.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transition-key-internet-domain-name-functions Press Release: NTIA Announces Intent to Transition Key Internet Domain Name Functions] ''NTIA.doc.gov''; Retrieved 09 July 2014</ref> | |||
ICANN subsequently published their own press release that applauded NTIA's announcement and called it a recognition of the U.S. government to ICANN's "maturation in becoming an effective multistakeholder organization".<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2014-03-14-en Press Release March 14, 2014</ref> | |||
Global media outlets picked up on the NTIA press release, with many United States media reporting that the United States Government was "giving up control of the Internet". | |||
===PICs=== | |||
On February 5th 2013, Just two months before ICANN is to be ready to recommend TLDs for implementation, the organization suggested the creation and implementation of Public Interest Commitments (PICs) via a proposed Registry Agreement posted for public comment. PICs seem to have been devised to allow applicants to respond to potential negative government reactions to their applicants, as highlighted via [[GAC]] early warnings, and write binding amendments to individual applications to highlight their various commitments to creating safe and effective registries. For example, should a government have claimed that an applicant did not have enough safety mechanisms in place, the applicant could create a PIC to highlight a new policy that would restrict registration to a certain group of verifiable professionals. NTIA took the public comment period to recommend that all applicants submit PICs as a way to restrict eligibility to relevant registrants, enforce [[Whois]] accuracy, and protect intellectual property and other creative content from online piracy.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11987-ntia-fights-big-contents-corner-tells-all-new-gtld-applicants-to-submit-pics NTIA fights big Contents Corner Tells All new gTLD Applicants To Submit PICs, DomainIncite] Retrieved 4 Mar 2013</ref> | |||
==Remarks from Larry Strickling on Principles of Internet Governance== | |||
During a session hosted by Darrell West and the Brookings Institution on principles of Internet Governance, NTIA Assistant Secretary [[Larry Strickling]] strongly pointed out the importance of supporting the [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] in internet governance to maintain a free and open internet and icontinuous growth. | |||
He said that despite the call of some entities for a unilateral action by the U.S. government to overturn the decision of ICANN to implement the [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]], NTIA would not give in. According to him, the multistakeholder process which was applied by the global internet stakeholders in developing the policies to implement the program, should be respected even if some do not approve of the outcome. He emphasized that he is aware of the concerns raised by the critics of the new gTLD program and responded by encouraging ICANN to resolve all the issues, and recommended some specific actions to improve the program, including additional protection protection mechanisms for new gTLDs, implementation of a stronger [[RAA|Registrar Accreditation Agreement]] (RAA), etc. He said, "What I did not do was demand that ICANN abandon its multistakeholder processes to deal with these concerns." Furthermore, he said that challenging ICANN's multistakeholder process will mean providing "ammunition" to other countries who are actively advocating for an internet controlled by governments." Moreover, Strickling encouraged the internet stakeholders to step up, and actively support and participate in the multistakeholder process of internet governance to ensure and open and free internet and continued growth. The same internet governance principle was adopted and articulated by the [[OECD|Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development]] (OECD) in developing global internet policy, which was described by the secretary as a major achievement in 2011.<ref> | |||
[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/speechtestimony/2012/remarks-assistant-secretary-strickling-brookings-institutions-center-technology Remarks by Lawrence E. Strickling, Principles of Internet Governance: An Agenda for Economic Growth and Innovation]</ref> | |||
On December 2nd, 2012, [[Larry Strickling|Lawrence E. Strickling]] of NTIA, along with Julius Genachowski of the [[FCC]] and Phillip L. Verveer of the State Department, issued a letter stating, "The Internet’s decentralized, multistakeholder processes enable us all to benefit from the engagement of all interested parties. By encouraging the participation of industry, civil society, technical and academic experts, and governments from around the globe, multistakeholder processes result in broader and more creative problem solving. This is essential when dealing with the Internet, which thrives through the cooperation of many different parties... Our commitment to the multistakeholder model is based on the fact that transparency, inclusion and participation are the 21st century standards governing discussions related to modern communications. This is a view shared by many around the world and was most recently reiterated by a statement of civil society members and groups from around the world who participated in the “Best Bits” pre-[[IGF|Internet Governance Forum]] (IGF) meeting held earlier this month in Baku, Azerbaijan. The U.S. Government wishes to lend its support to the spirit of the recommendations contained in the statement."<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/12/02/on-eve-of-start-of-the-itu-meeting-in-dubai-the-us-makes-issues-a-statement-in-support-of-icann/ On Eve Of Start of The ITU Meeting In Dubai, The US Makes Issues A Statement In Support of ICANN], TheDomains.com. Published 2 December 2012.</ref> | |||
==Proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights== | ==Proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights== | ||
The Obama Administration revealed the proposed "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights," as part of United States government's commitment to improve consumer privacy protection and to ensure that the internet remains | On February 23, 2012, The Obama Administration revealed the proposed "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights," as part of United States government's commitment to improve consumer privacy protection and to ensure that the internet remains a tool for innovation and economic growth. In his statement, President Barack Obama said, ''"American consumers can’t wait any longer for clear rules of the road that ensure their personal information is safe online. As the Internet evolves, consumer trust is essential for the continued growth of the digital economy. That’s why an online privacy Bill of Rights is so important. For businesses to succeed online, consumers must feel secure. By following this blueprint, companies, consumer advocates and policymakers can help protect consumers and ensure the Internet remains a platform for innovation and economic growth."'' <ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/02/27/usg-privacy-plans US data privacy: the hard work begins]</ref> <ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/02/23/we-can-t-wait-obama-administration-unveils-blueprint-privacy-bill-rights We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Unveils Blueprint for a “Privacy Bill of Rights” to Protect Consumers Online]</ref> | ||
The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights is a component of the report,[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/usg-privacy-final.pdf Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy]. The proposed bill provides consumers with the following rights: | The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights is a component of the report,[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/usg-privacy-final.pdf Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy]. The proposed bill provides consumers with the following rights: | ||
# Individual Control- Consumers have | # Individual Control- Consumers have the right to choose what personal data is collected and how it is used. | ||
# Transparency- Consumers have | # Transparency- Consumers have the right to access and easily understand the privacy and security practices of a company. | ||
# Respect for Context- Consumers have | # Respect for Context- Consumers have the right to expect that their personal data is collected and used based on the purposes they approved. | ||
# Security- Companies need to the handle consumers personal data properly and securely. | # Security- Companies need to the handle consumers personal data properly and securely. | ||
# Access and accuracy- Consumers should have reasonable access to their personal data and provide appropriate measures to correct inaccurate information. | # Access and accuracy- Consumers should have reasonable access to their personal data and provide appropriate measures to correct inaccurate information. | ||
# Focused Collection- Consumers should be able to set reasonable | # Focused Collection- Consumers should be able to set reasonable limitations with companies on the extent of personal data collected and stored. | ||
# Accountability- Consumers have | # Accountability- Consumers have the right make sure that companies are held accountable and are responsible when handling their personal data and follow the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights. | ||
NTIA issued a request for public comment on the Multistakeholder Process to Develop Consumer Data Privacy Code of Conduct on March 5, 2012.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/fr_privacy_rfc_notice_03052012_0.pdf Federal Register Notice: Internet Privacy Request for Comments]</ref> See submitted comments [http://www.ntia.doc.gov/federal-register-notice/2012/comments-multistakeholder-process?page=1#comment-29179 '''here'''] | NTIA issued a request for public comment on the Multistakeholder Process to Develop Consumer Data Privacy Code of Conduct on March 5, 2012.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/fr_privacy_rfc_notice_03052012_0.pdf Federal Register Notice: Internet Privacy Request for Comments]</ref> See submitted comments [http://www.ntia.doc.gov/federal-register-notice/2012/comments-multistakeholder-process?page=1#comment-29179 '''here'''] | ||
On March 16, 2011, Assistant Sec. [[Lawrence Strickling|Larry Strickling]] testified at the hearing conducted | On March 16, 2011, Assistant Sec. [[Lawrence Strickling|Larry Strickling]] testified at the hearing conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation regarding the state of online consumer privacy. He informed the legislators that the [[DOC|Department of Commerce]] (DOC) Internet Policy Task Force, NTIA, and the the Executive branch worked together for almost two years in developing the internet privacy policy reforms. He said that the Task Force published a Green Paper on consumer privacy wherein different stakeholders provided their comments on the ten recommendations that aim to strengthen the protection for consumer data privacy. Approximately 100 comments were submitted and NTIA concluded that companies need to follow clearly defined rules to better protect and use consumers personal data. Strickling encouraged the members of the congress to legislate the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/speechtestimony/2011/testimony-assistant-secretary-strickling-regarding-state-online-consumer-privac Testimony of Assistant Secretary Strickling Regarding the State of Online Consumer Privacy]</ref> | ||
by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation regarding the state of online consumer privacy. He informed the legislators that the Department of Commerce ( | |||
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