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NomCom confirms Americans rejected from ICANN board

1 month ago | domainincite.com | Byron Holland |Kevin Murphy

NomCom confirms Americans rejected from ICANN board North American candidates for ICANN’s board of directors are having their applications politely rejected, the Nominating Committee has confirmed. Speaking to the GNSO Council at ICANN 82 in Seattle yesterday, NomCom chair-elect Tom Barrett said ICANN’s rules forbid the committee from now considering candidates from the region.
Ottawa hosts digital policy leaders at top Canadian conference on internet governance

Nov 25, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Byron Holland

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, leaders from the tech sector, civil society, government and academia will gather at the 2024 Canadian Internet Governance Forum. More than 20 representatives from leading organizations such Microsoft, the Government of Canada and Bell Canada will address pressing digital policy issues including election integrity, online safety and artificial intelligence.
Shaping the Future of ICP-2: Community Input Extended to December 2024

Nov 16, 2024 | circleid.com | John Curran |Byron Holland

In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization initiated a process to undertake a significant update to Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2); the policy which specifies the criteria for establishing new Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) has been tasked with managing the revision process, emphasizing community engagement and transparency.
Hello Registry unveiled as the friendly new face of the CIRA/SIDN partnership

Nov 12, 2024 | tradingview.com | Byron Holland

Hello Registry unveiled as the friendly new face of the CIRA/SIDN partnershipISTANBUL, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night at a special event at ICANN 81 in Istanbul, CIRA and SIDN took the next step in their mission to empower the domain name community and improve the industry by unveiling the new brand for their value driven and community focused platform: Hello Registry.
The Internet’s Two Bodies: Understanding the Multistakeholder Reign

Nov 5, 2024 | circleid.com | Alexander Klimburg |Byron Holland

The reports of the death of multistakeholder Internet governance have been greatly exaggerated. But persistent misunderstanding of the phenomenon of multistakeholderism is indeed a potentially lethal threat to the future of the Internet. “The king is dead, long live the king.” Famously associated with the English monarchy, similar expressions of simultaneous rupture and continuance are found throughout the history of political governance.
Future of .io Domain Uncertain as UK Relinquishes Chagos Islands

Oct 11, 2024 | circleid.com | Byron Holland

Protect your privacy: Get NordVPN [73% off 2-year plans, 3 extra months] The United Kingdom’s recent decision to relinquish control over the Chagos Islands as part of a treaty with Mauritius has raised significant questions about the future of the popular .io domain.
What the Global Digital Compact Taught Us About Future Internet Governance Debates

Oct 7, 2024 | circleid.com | Byron Holland

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Navigating Canada's Path to Evidence-Informed Decision-Making

Jul 4, 2024 | thefutureeconomy.ca | Byron Holland

At Evidence for Democracy (E4D), we believe that a strong democracy requires governments to make policy decisions informed by the best available evidence. In the face of several challenges, ranging from climate change to public health crises, it is clear that the need for evidence-informed decision-making has never been more important. Yet, integrating evidence into policy-making is not easy.
Saudi Arabia to Host First-Ever Internet Governance Forum: Paving the Way for Global Digital Dialogue

May 30, 2024 | circleid.com | Ed Vaizey |Byron Holland

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) the Internet Governance Forum in December. There are four main themes—innovation and risk; the impact of technology on peace and development; using technology to advance human rights; and improving digital governance. Every IGF is a unique and annual opportunity for thousands of people engaged in key issues to come together and engage. KSA is hosting for the first time, and it is an exciting prospect.
Improving Bill C-26 to Strengthen Canada's Cybersecurity Position

May 22, 2024 | thefutureeconomy.ca | Byron Holland

Executive Director - Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange Published on In February, I was privileged to be invited to speak to The House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on the topic of Bill C-26, the Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Protection Act. I appreciated the opportunity to present the views of the CCTX membership on this important piece of legislation, which has been in the making for a long time.