Tuesday, 4 August 2015
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is responsible for maintaining the database of addresses for much of the internet, along with top-level domains and the root name servers. Historically it was under the control of the United States, despite being a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the internet running smoothly. In 2009, the U.S Department of Commerce gave up its control of the organization, but it was still primarily based within the country. Now, a 199-page proposal from ICANN has detailed how it plans to move its responsibilities to be operated by the “global internet community.” It’s…
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