International Telecommunications Conference - Russia and China Remove Internet Regulation proposals
as the ITU (International Telecommunications Union) continue talks this week in Dubai, the world watched and it seems that this attention has made an impression on some nations. According TechWeekEurope, "China, Russia and others withdrew controversial proposals at the World Conference on International Telecommunications ( WCIT ) 2012 which would have given them more control over the Internet, to following a public reaction from viewers appalled. "
One of the biggest campaigns against ITU #freeandopen campaign is led by Google. More than 3 million people have supported the effort of Google to keep the free and open Internet and hands of those who would exploit it.
While some nations have taken their proposals on the table, the ITU conference continues and there could still be a plan of Internet government regulation put forward. According webpronews.com, "... the US and the European Union have been aligned against the proposed changes to the way the internet is governed. Last week, the House of Representatives passed a unanimous resolution of the Senate who said the US position "on any Internet proposed acquisition. Last month, the European Parliament adopted a similar resolution that rejected any change to the way the internet is being processed. "
Despite this being said, there is more to be concerned with the ITU conference continues until December 14th. Stay tuned for updates.
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