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This week; The US Department of Commerce extending IANA contract by one year; United Nations expressing concerns to AT&T, NSA on reported wiretapping its internet communications and World Library and Information Congress in Cape Town (WLIC 2015) are among most

 commented and documented news on internet governance landscape. Below, some articles in those topics as well as informations on Cyberpolitcs, Cybersecurity, Domain name, Net Neutrality, Big Data, Internet of Things...<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class="">

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Great week end to all</i>!<br class="">

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<u class=""><b class="">IANA CONTRACT EXTENSION</b></u><br class="">

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An Update on the IANA Transition<br class="">

<a href="http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/update-iana-transition" target="_blank" class="">http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/update-iana-transition</a><br class="">

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U.S. Transfer of Internet Oversight Is Delayed<br class="">

<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/18/technology/us-transfer-of-internet-oversight-is-delayed.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0" target="_blank" class="">http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/18/technology/us-transfer-of-internet-oversight-is-delayed.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0</a><br class="">

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Obama Administration Delays International Transfer of Key Element of Internet Governance<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class="">

<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2015/08/18/the-morning-download-obama-administration-delays-international-transfer-of-key-element-of-internet-governance/" target="_blank" class="">http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2015/08/18/the-morning-download-obama-administration-delays-international-transfer-of-key-element-of-internet-governance/</a><br class="">

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What’s going on between NTIA, ICANN and Verisign?<br class="">

<a href="http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/08/18/whats-going-on-between-ntia-icann-and-verisign/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/08/18/whats-going-on-between-ntia-icann-and-verisign/</a><br class="">

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End of U.S. oversight of Internet's domain name overseer delayed to next year<br class="">

<a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/2972257/government/us-ending-of-oversight-of-icann-delayed-to-late-next-year.html" target="_blank" class="">http://www.pcworld.com/article/2972257/government/us-ending-of-oversight-of-icann-delayed-to-late-next-year.html</a><br class="">

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IANA CONTRACT EXTENSION THE RIGHT THING TO DO<br class="">

<a href="http://blog.siia.net/index.php/2015/08/iana-contract-extension-the-right-thing-to-do/#prclt-H6U2OkMn" target="_blank" class="">http://blog.siia.net/index.php/2015/08/iana-contract-extension-the-right-thing-to-do/#prclt-H6U2OkMn</a><br class="">

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US government tweaks internet handover date: 1 October 2016<br class="">

Department of Commerce to extend IANA contract by one year<br class="">

<a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/17/internet_handover_date_november_2016/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/17/internet_handover_date_november_2016/</a><br class="">

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Many Steps Remain With Internet Governance Transition to ICANN<br class="">

<a href="http://dailysignal.com/2015/08/19/many-steps-remain-with-internet-governance-transition-to-icann/" target="_blank" class="">http://dailysignal.com/2015/08/19/many-steps-remain-with-internet-governance-transition-to-icann/</a><br class="">

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Plan for international Internet governance gets just 14 comments in two weeks<br class="">

<a href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/plan-for-internet-governance-gets-few-comments/article/2570193" target="_blank" class="">http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/plan-for-internet-governance-gets-few-comments/article/2570193</a><br class="">

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Will the great Obama Internet giveaway happen this year?<br class="">

<a href="http://morrowcountysentinel.com/opinion/2402/will-the-great-obama-internet-giveaway-happen-this-year" target="_blank" class="">http://morrowcountysentinel.com/opinion/2402/will-the-great-obama-internet-giveaway-happen-this-year</a><br class="">

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Breaking the US government's hold on the internet won't be easy<br class="">

<a href="http://phys.org/news/2015-08-internet-wont-easy.html" target="_blank" class="">http://phys.org/news/2015-08-internet-wont-easy.html</a><br class="">

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Is America Casting Internet Governance to the Wolves?<br class="">

<a href="http://online.barrons.com/articles/rules-for-internet-liberty-1439617215" target="_blank" class="">http://online.barrons.com/articles/rules-for-internet-liberty-1439617215</a><br class="">

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<u class=""><b class="">UNITED NATIONS</b><b class=""><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>/ AT&T AND NSA</b></u><br class="">

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United Nations demands states respect its privacy after AT&T NSA spying revealed<br class="">

<a href="http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2422443/united-nations-demands-states-respect-its-privacy-after-at-t-nsa-spying-revealed" target="_blank" class="">http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2422443/united-nations-demands-states-respect-its-privacy-after-at-t-nsa-spying-revealed</a><br class="">

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The U.N. blasts AT&T, NSA for spying on its Internet activity<br class="">

<a href="http://www.dailydot.com/politics/united-nations-att-nsa-spying/?tw=dd" target="_blank" class="">http://www.dailydot.com/politics/united-nations-att-nsa-spying/?tw=dd</a><br class="">

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UN expresses concern to AT&T over alleged US wire tapping of Internet at New York head quarters<br class="">

<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com.au/un-expresses-concern-att-over-alleged-us-wire-tapping-internet-new-york-head-quarters-1461519" target="_blank" class="">http://www.ibtimes.com.au/un-expresses-concern-att-over-alleged-us-wire-tapping-internet-new-york-head-quarters-1461519</a><br class="">

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UN to contact AT&T about report US wiretapped Internet at UN<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class="">

<a href="http://bigstory.ap.org/article/45fc31325be74e4e9f27cfa3afa24f2a/un-contact-att-about-report-us-wiretapped-internet-un" target="_blank" class="">http://bigstory.ap.org/article/45fc31325be74e4e9f27cfa3afa24f2a/un-contact-att-about-report-us-wiretapped-internet-un</a><br class="">

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UN deciding ‘how best to respond’ after AT&T helped NSA spy on headquarters<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class="">

<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/17/un-att-nsa-spy-headquarters-privacy" target="_blank" class="">http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/17/un-att-nsa-spy-headquarters-privacy</a><br class="">

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<b class=""><u class="">WORLD LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CONGRESS</u></b><br class="">

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WLIC 2015 : Cape Town Declaration<br class="">

<a href="http://www.ifla.org/node/9767" target="_blank" class="">http://www.ifla.org/node/9767</a><br class="">

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South Africa: SA Hosts World Library Congress<br class="">

<a class="ecxc_nobdr ecxt_prs" href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201508160202.html" target="_blank">http://allafrica.com/stories/201508160202.html</a><br class="">

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A Packed Exhibits Hall at WLIC2015<br class="">

<a href="http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-packed-exhibits-hall-at-wlic2015/" target="_blank" class="">http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-packed-exhibits-hall-at-wlic2015/</a><br class="">

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<u class=""><b class="">CYBERPOLITICS</b></u><span class=""><br class="">

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</strong>Internet Architecture as Proxy for State Powe<strong class="">r<br class="">

</strong><a href="http://www.ipjustice.org/digital-rights/internet-architecture-redesign-as-proxy-for-state-power-by-laura-denardis/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.ipjustice.org/digital-rights/internet-architecture-redesign-as-proxy-for-state-power-by-laura-denardis/</a><br class="">

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<span class="">Russia,</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="">China</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="">Challenge</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="">Western-Style</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="">Internet</span><br class="">

<a href="http://sputniknews.com/us/20150816/1025801080.html" target="_blank" class="">http://sputniknews.com/us/20150816/1025801080.html</a><br class="">

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French Surveillance Law Permits Data Mining, Drawing Criticism from Privacy Advocates<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class="">

<a href="http://www.hldataprotection.com/2015/08/articles/international-eu-privacy/french-surveillance-law-permits-data-mining-drawing-criticism-from-privacy-advocates/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.hldataprotection.com/2015/08/articles/international-eu-privacy/french-surveillance-law-permits-data-mining-drawing-criticism-from-privacy-advocates/</a><br class="">

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International politics in the digital age : power diffusion or power concentration?<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="https://www.academia.edu/14336129/International_Politics_in_the_Digital_Age" target="_blank" class="">https://www.academia.edu/14336129/International_Politics_in_the_Digital_Age</a><br class="">

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Iran seeking to undermine U.S. global Internet management<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.azernews.az/region/86928.html" target="_blank" class="">http://www.azernews.az/region/86928.html</a><br class="">

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</u>US Commerce Department proposes multistakeholder control of ICANN<br class="">

<a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-commerce-department-proposes-multistakeholder-control-of-icann/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-commerce-department-proposes-multistakeholder-control-of-icann/</a><br class="">

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<b class=""><u class="">ICANN</u></b><br class="">

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Icann and the future of the Internet <br class="">

<a href="http://www.techcentral.co.za/icann-and-the-future-of-the-internet/58985/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.techcentral.co.za/icann-and-the-future-of-the-internet/58985/</a><abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" class=""><br class="">

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ICANN</abbr><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Statement Regarding<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><abbr title="Internet Assigned Numbers Authority" class="">IANA</abbr><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Intellectual Property Rights

 (IPR)<br class="">

<a href="https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-08-15-en" target="_blank" class="">https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-08-15-en</a><br class="">

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My Transition from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" class="">ICANN</abbr><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>CEO<br class="">

<a href="https://www.icann.org/news/blog/my-transition-from-icann-ceo" target="_blank" class="">https://www.icann.org/news/blog/my-transition-from-icann-ceo</a><br class="">

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ICANN CEO will head off to private equity firm<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/17/icann_ceo_going_to_private_equity_firm/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/17/icann_ceo_going_to_private_equity_firm/</a><br class="">

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<a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150818_the_mission_has_already_crept/" class="ecxblue" target="_blank">The Mission Has Already Crept</a><br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150818_the_mission_has_already_crept/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150818_the_mission_has_already_crept/</a><br class="">

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<u class=""><span class="ecxarticleHeadline">ICANN wants TMCH assessed<br class="">

</span><a href="http://www.ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id=4524" target="_blank" class=""></a><a href="http://www.ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id=4524" target="_blank" class="">http://www.ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id=4524</a><br class="">

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</u><b class="">DOMAIN NAME</b><u class=""><br class="">

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<a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150818_challenges_for_brands_transforming_ideas_into_strategy/" class="ecxblue" target="_blank">Challenges for .brands - Transforming Ideas Into Strategy</a><br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150818_challenges_for_brands_transforming_ideas_into_strategy/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150818_challenges_for_brands_transforming_ideas_into_strategy/</a><br class="">

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<a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150817_online_sees_the_biggest_generic_sunrise_ever/" class="ecxblue" target="_blank">.ONLINE Sees the Biggest Generic Sunrise Ever</a><br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150817_online_sees_the_biggest_generic_sunrise_ever/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150817_online_sees_the_biggest_generic_sunrise_ever/</a><br class="">

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1st Day New gTLD Totals: .Taxi 2,167; .Dog 1,589; .Run 1,260; .Hockey 441; .Theater 405<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.thedomains.com/2015/08/20/1st-day-new-gtld-totals-taxi-2167-dog-1589-run-1260-hockey-441-theater-405/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.thedomains.com/2015/08/20/1st-day-new-gtld-totals-taxi-2167-dog-1589-run-1260-hockey-441-theater-405/</a><br class="">

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<u class="">Second applicant cites the .Africa IRP ruling in quest for review, .HALAL and .ISLAM Attorney on unsubstantiated GAC Advice<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://domainingafrica.com/second-applicant-cites-the-dot-africa-irp-ruling-in-quest-for-review-halal-and-islam-attorney-on-unsubstantiated-gac-advice/" target="_blank" class="">http://domainingafrica.com/second-applicant-cites-the-dot-africa-irp-ruling-in-quest-for-review-halal-and-islam-attorney-on-unsubstantiated-gac-advice/</a><br class="">

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<b class="">CYBERSECURITY</b><br class="">

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IRS Cyberattack Was 3 Times Worse Than Previously Revealed<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://time.com/money/4000848/irs-cyberattack-334000-victims/" target="_blank" class="">http://time.com/money/4000848/irs-cyberattack-334000-victims/</a><br class="">

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Cryptocurrency part of Stanford’s cyber security program<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/08/19/cryptocurrency-part-of-stanfords-cyber-security-program/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/08/19/cryptocurrency-part-of-stanfords-cyber-security-program/</a><br class="">

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The Cybersecurity Challenges Facing State and Local Governments<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/opinions/cybersecurity-challenges-state/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/opinions/cybersecurity-challenges-state/</a><br class="">

</u><br class="">

Why Germany’s Cybersecurity Law Isn’t Working<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2015/08/why-germanys-cybersecurity-law-isnt-working/119208/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2015/08/why-germanys-cybersecurity-law-isnt-working/119208/</a><br class="">

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DARPA seeks to develop program that drastically improves DDoS defense<br class="">

<u class=""><a href="http://www.scmagazine.com/darpa-seeks-to-develop-program-that-drastically-improves-ddos-defense/article/433644/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.scmagazine.com/darpa-seeks-to-develop-program-that-drastically-improves-ddos-defense/article/433644/</a><br class="">

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<b class="">BIG DATA</b></u><br class="">

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A Review of the Policy Debate around Big Data and Internet of Things<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class="">

<a href="http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/review-of-policy-debate-around-big-data-and-internet-of-things" target="_blank" class="">http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/review-of-policy-debate-around-big-data-and-internet-of-things</a><br class="">

<div id="ecxstcpDiv" style="top: -1999px; left: -1988px;" class="">Why big data should not be considered inconsistent with privacy - See more at:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.information-age.com/technology/information-management/123460022/why-big-data-should-not-be-considered-inconsistent-privacy#sthash.J1ncAv0g.dpuf" class="">http://www.information-age.com/technology/information-management/123460022/why-big-data-should-not-be-considered-inconsistent-privacy#sthash.J1ncAv0g.dpuf</a></div>

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Why dig data should not be considered inconsistent privacy<br class="">

<u class=""><b class=""><a href="http://www.information-age.com/technology/information-management/123460022/why-big-data-should-not-be-considered-inconsistent-privacy" target="_blank" class="">http://www.information-age.com/technology/information-management/123460022/why-big-data-should-not-be-considered-inconsistent-privacy</a><br class="">

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Beware the Data Collectors for They Are Us: Privacy and Big Data<br class="">

<u class=""><b class=""><a href="http://www.itbusinessedge.com/slideshows/beware-the-data-collectors-for-they-are-us-privacy-and-big-data.html" target="_blank" class="">http://www.itbusinessedge.com/slideshows/beware-the-data-collectors-for-they-are-us-privacy-and-big-data.html</a><br class="">

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</b></u>Making Sense of Our Big Data World: Statistics for the 99%<br class="">

<u class=""><b class=""><a href="http://www.business2community.com/big-data/making-sense-of-our-big-data-world-statistics-for-the-99-01304413" target="_blank" class="">http://www.business2community.com/big-data/making-sense-of-our-big-data-world-statistics-for-the-99-01304413</a><br class="">

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DARPA awards data privacy research contract<br class="">

<u class=""><b class=""><a href="http://www.c4isrnet.com/story/military-tech/cyber/2015/08/19/darpa-awards-data-privacy-research-contract/31908075/" target="_blank" class="">http://www.c4isrnet.com/story/military-tech/cyber/2015/08/19/darpa-awards-data-privacy-research-contract/31908075/</a><br class="">

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INTERNET OF THINGS<br class="">

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</b></u>The 'Internet of Things' is one of the most over-hyped concepts in the world

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What You Need To Know About The Internet Of Things<br class="">

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Internet of Things Opens Up New Avenues for Cyber-Attacks<br class="">

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NET NEUTRALITY<br class="">

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Facebook,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://internet.org/" class="">Internet.org</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and the net neutrality bugaboo<br class="">

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Net neutrality : over 61000 public responses posted on govt portal<br class="">

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Broadband Stakeholder Group to review UK net neutrality policy<br class="">

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