Internet

Ahead of information summit, UN panel readies report on Internet for Annan

22 June 2005
The United Nations-backed panel studying Internet-related issues ranging from how to deal with spam – unsolicited or "junk" e-mail – to strengthening network security and fighting cyber-crime will submit its report to Secretary-General Kofi Annan by early July in preparation for a world summit on information later this year.

UN Internet governance panel focuses on spam, Web use

20 April 2005
The United Nations-backed panel meeting in Geneva to examine Internet-related issues wrapped up its third session today having made headway on measuring the adequacy of existing Web governance arrangements, and discussing key public policy issues, such as spam, network security and cyber-crime.

UN panel on Internet governance opens third meeting

18 April 2005
Issues relating to spam, network security and cyber crime, as well as the roles and responsibilities of all actors involved in Internet governance, and measuring the adequacy of existing arrangements are on the agenda of the third meeting of the United Nations-backed panel meeting in Geneva to examine Internet-related issues.