[Chapter-delegates] Speaking opportunity - OECD Mobile Platforms Foresight Forum, 14 October 2011, Paris

[Sivasubramanian M]

Dear Constance Bommelaer,

Beyond the topics outlined, my concerns about Internet by mobile telephones
is on the area of privacy and anonymity. Any internet activity from a mobile
phone is easily linked to the mobile phone identifiable with the mobile
phone number and the IMEI number of the instrument.

In 'conventional' Internet, there is a possibility of someone living in a
country with an oppressing regime connecting to the Internet with a computer
assembled with non-specific components. But when a user connects to the
Internet using a mobile phone, he is easily identifiable and traceable to
his geographical location.

Could you propose "Privacy Concerns peculiar to Mobile Internet" as an
agenda item? Perhaps after comments from other Chapter Delegates in response
to these thoughts.


Sivasubramanian M
Isoc India Chennai
http://isocindiachennai.in




On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Constance Bommelaer <bommelaer at isoc.org>wrote:

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> Dear Members,********
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> The OECD Secretariat has invited ISOC (coordinator if the Internet
> Technical Advisory Committee) to participate to the Technology Foresight
> Forum it is organizing in ****Paris**** (26 October (tbc), ****Paris****)
> which will focus on “*Evolving mobile wireless platforms and applications*”.
> At this early stage, the OECD is inviting for *comments on the draft
> agenda (see below) and suggestions of speakers*. Member perspective is
> important so please let me know (**bommelaer at isoc.org**) *by 31 July* any
> suggestions or comments you may have on this agenda so we can consider them
> in developing our response. ****
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> The Technology Foresight Forum is an annual event organized by the OECD
> Committee for Information, Computer, and Communications Policy (ICCP) to
> help identify opportunities and challenges for the Internet Economy posed by
> technical developments.  Foresight Forums represent a collaborative effort
> of policymakers from member and non-member governments, business, civil
> society, and the Internet technical community.  They are a good opportunity
> to give voice to stakeholders’ concerns and create a constructive dialogue
> between all relevant actors.********
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> *Draft Agenda of the 2011 OECD Mobile Platforms Technology Foresight Forum
> (open for comments)*
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> The forum will be divided into four sessions that will each focus on an
> important element of mobile communications: ****
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>    1. Platforms: There are significant developments in new networks, new
>    hardware manufacturing models, operating systems and integration of fixed
>    and wireless networks. Policy makers also need to consider spectrum,
>    allocated for long-term development, and the use of wireless to extend
>    broadband coverage, particularly in areas where it may be uneconomic to
>    extend fixed networks. These developments will shape the mobile landscape in
>    the years to come.****
>    2. Applications: The time that a mobile wireless device was only for
>    voice communication is long gone. Half of mobile telephones sold now, are
>    known as “smart” phones, capable of supporting a wide variety of Internet
>    based applications. Some governments are using mobile applications to
>    improve their services and interaction with their citizens. Many companies
>    are working on mobile money, which in some developing countries has become a
>    great success already. It is these applications that will create tremendous
>    innovation in the future.****
>    3. Machine to machine (M2M): Billions of devices will likely be
>    connected wirelessly in the future. Whether it is automobiles, smart grids,
>    smart cities or consumer electronics, the devices will communicate. M2M will
>    lead to significant changes in business models and be a key development in
>    meeting long term policy objectives from environmental management to aging
>    societies. ****
>    4. Content and Convergence: The Internet has enabled a vibrant market
>    for new content creation and access, from eBook and location based services
>    to audio and video. The convergence of services over fixed networks is now
>    increasingly happening on mobile networks. Content created using mobile
>    devices and content created for mobile devices open new opportunities and
>    challenges for the Internet economy.****
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> Each of the sessions will feature four presentations of 15 minutes followed
> by 30 minutes for discussion. There will be a single track so that attendees
> can attend all sessions.****
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> *Useful links: *
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> ISOC fellowship to the OECD technology Foresight Forum:
> https://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/oecd-fellowship/application.php****
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> ISOC’s engagement with the OECD:
> http://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/community/oecd.shtml ****
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> Internet Technical and Advisory Committee to the OECD:
> http://www.internetac.org/ ****
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> Thank you and best regards,****
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> Constance Bommelaer****
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> Director, Public Policy****
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> Internet Society (ISOC)****
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> www.isoc.org ****
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