UN Mulls Internet Regulation

WikiLeaks sparks push for tighter controls. Because of the major problems with WikiLeaks, the United Nations is considering whether to set up an inter-governmental working group to harmonize global efforts by policy makers to regulate the internet. Spearheaded by Brazil, the establishment of such a group has the backing of several countries. Representatives from Brazil called for an international body made up of government representatives that would attempt the creation of global standards for policing the internet, specifically after the challenges of WikiLeaks.
However, the Brazilian delegate stressed that this should NOT be seen as a call for a 'takeover' of the internet. India, South Africa, China and Saudi Arabia appeared to favor action of this nature. On the other hand, Australia, the US, the UK, Belgium and Canada argued that there were risks in forming yet another working group that might isolate itself from the industry, community users, and the general public. Debate on the creation of a new inter-governmental body stemmed from a UN Economic and Social Council resolution 2010/2 of 19 July! Please click on my heading to read the full story of the United Nations action vs. WikiLeaks!