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== Internet Policy==
== Internet Policy==
===Framework for Global Electronic Commerce===
===Framework for Global Electronic Commerce===
On July 1, 1997, the Clinton Administration through its chief policy adviser [[Ira Magaziner]] released the '''Framework for Global Electronic Commerce,''' a working paper which supports private sector involvement in the development of the internet, a uniform legal code in the cyberspace and the use of internet as a global free-trade zone. Pres. Clinton specifically directed the [[Department of Commerce]] to privatize, increase the competition and promote international participation in the domain name system as well as his other cabinet secretaries to change their departments internet regulations and policies if it does not coincide with the framework. <ref>[http://www.pbs.org/newshour/cyberspace/ A New Plan for a New Digital Market]</ref>
The 5-Point Principle Supported by the Framework for Global Electronic Commerce include:<ref>[http://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-framework-970706 Framework for Global Electronic Commerce]</ref>
The 5-Point Principle Supported by the Magaziner Framework for Global Electronic Commerce include:<ref>[http://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-framework-970706 Framework for Global Electronic Commerce]</ref>
* The private sector must lead in the development, innovation and expansion of the internet and electronic commerce
* The private sector must lead in the development, innovation and expansion of the internet and electronic commerce
* Governments should avoid undue restrictions on electronic commerce
* Governments should avoid undue restrictions on electronic commerce
* The unique qualities of the Internet should be recognized by governments
* The unique qualities of the Internet should be recognized by governments
* Facilitation of the electronic Commerce over the Internet should be done on a global basis
* Facilitation of the electronic Commerce over the Internet should be done on a global basis
In his speech during the ceremony at the White House President Clinton stated:<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/newshour/cyberspace/ Clinton Speech on Electronic Commerce]</ref>
'''If we establish an environment in which electronic commerce can grow and flourish, then every computer will be a window open to every business, large and small, everywhere in the world.In many ways, electronic commerce is like the Wild West of the global economy. Our task is to make sure that it's a safe and stable terrain for those who wish to trade on it, and we must do so by working with other nations now while electronic commerce is still in its infancy.'''
In response to Pres. Clinton's directive, the Department of Commerce issued a Request for Comments (RFC) on DNS administration On July 2, 1997. The RFC aims to determine the appropriate future role of the U.S. government in the DNS by soliciting public input on issues relating to the overall framework of the DNS system, the creation of new top-level domains, policies for registrars, and trademark issues. The Department of Commerce received more than 430 comments.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/dnsdrft.htm www.ntia.doc.gov]</ref>
On January 30 1998, Magaziner released the [[Green Paper]] which discusses the proposal to Improve the Technical Management of the Internet Names and Addresses. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration ([[NTIA]])published the Green paper in the Federal Register for public comment and received more than 650 comments until the comment period ended on February 20, 1998.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/6_5_98dns.htm www.ntia.doc.gov]</ref>
The Green Paper received strong oppositions and its critics argued that the creation of NewCo or the New IANA, a new non-profit organization is a mere front of the government's intention to retain control of the internet. Others were concern that the proposal will lessen the role of [[ISOC]] and [[WIPO]].<ref>[http://www.caslon.com.au/icannprofile1.htm Caslon Analytics ICANN and the UDRP]</ref>
Due to the negative reaction on the Green Paper, Magaziner made a revision and released the [[White Paper]], Management of the Internet Names and Addresses which include the public comments on the Green Paper and the government's official response or statement policy on the comments. It also emphasized the need for consensus among the internet stakeholders in the creation of a new non-profit internet corporation that will administer policies of the internet name and address system.
By October 1998, a decision to establish a new non-profit organization which will be officially called [[Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers|ICANN]] was announced by NTIA. It will operate under an agreement with the NTIA with an oversight from the US Congress.ICANN was officially incorporated on November 21, 1998.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/articles.htm ICANN Articles of Incorporation]</ref>
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==References==