IGF 2024 DC-DNSI Beyond Borders: NIS2's Impact on Global South

    DC

    Dynamic Coalition on DNS Issues

    Roundtable
    Duration (minutes): 90
    Format description: We intend to assemble a varied and internationally inclusive roundtable discussion to examine the impact of NIS2 on the DNS industry beyond European borders. This involves inviting 7 speakers from across the world representing government, civil society, ICANN, registries/registrars, ccTLDs and tech platforms. Our goal is to foster an interactive setting with both in-person and online participants which will require 90 mins over shorter session formats.

    Description

    This meeting by the DC on DNS Issues will articulate the impact of the NIS2 directive beyond the EU, with a special focus on Global South regions. Long-arm European legislation such as GDPR have impacted Global South regions and generated compliance burdens, in spite of them having no direct say in how the regulation gets crafted, and few opportunities to influence change in those regulations. The session will explore the extraterritorial impact of the NIS2 directive, as well as its embedded, broad ecosystem approach to improving the accuracy of domain name registration data, which entails action all the way to the level of resellers and privacy/proxy providers. The session will also draw on DNSRF efforts to uncover the broader ecosystem of entities affected by the NIS2 directive, the overlap between the functions performed by different actors and introduce from the organisation’s mapping exercise, how the Global South is affected.
    We aim to foster a comprehensive conversation regarding the roles, responsibilities, and capacities of various stakeholders throughout the entire value chain in combating DNS abuse, focusing on specific actions and timelines for effective implementation.


    To facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, we have at least three session organisers on ground, including the moderator, rapporteur and online moderator, who have been involved at the IGF for many years, holding workshops such as the IGF 2023 WS #109 The Internet in 20 Years Time: Avoiding Fragmentation,” or the IGF 2022 WS #405 Splintering from the core up? Fragmentation and Standards.. Our seasoned moderators will actively manage the flow of discussion, ensuring that both onsite and online participants have equal opportunities to contribute and engage. We will employ interactive tools such as Q&A opportunities integrated with the virtual platform. Presenters will encourage active involvement from all attendees regardless of their location.The comments and questions of online participants will be monitored during the whole session and our seasoned moderators will ensure that there is enough time left for questions at the end of the discussion with panellists. Recognising the importance of social media engagement, we will also use event-specific hashtags on social media platforms to encourage broader engagement and discussion beyond the session itself. Additionally, the designated session chat room will be available for ongoing dialogue and networking among participants, ensuring a rich and dynamic experience for all attendees, whether onsite or online.

    Organizers

    Emily Taylor, DNS Research Federation, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG) - moderator
    Georgia Osborn, DNS Research Federation, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)- online moderator
    Carolina Caeiro, DNS Research Federation, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)- rapporteur
    Dorottya Zsiboracs, DNS Research Federation, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)

    Speakers

    Munir Badr, AE Server, Technical Community/Private Sector, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) (confirmed)
    Rocio de la Fuente, LACTLD, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) (confirmed)
    Anriette Esterhuysen, former Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) at IGF, Civil Society, Africa, AFRC (confirmed)
    Keith Drazek, Verisign, Technical Community/ Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG) (confirmed)
    We have contacted and are awaiting confirmation from a representative from a large technology platform (Private sector, Region TBC).
    A representative from ICANN TBC, Technical Community, MENA.
    A representative from European Commision TBC, Government, Western European and Others Group (WEOG).

    Onsite Moderator

    Emily Taylor, DNS Research Federation, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG) - moderator

    Online Moderator

    Georgia Osborn, DNS Research Federation, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)- online moderator

    Rapporteur

    Carolina Caeiro, DNS Research Federation, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)- rapporteur

    SDGs

    9.1
    10. Reduced Inequalities
    17.6


    Targets: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    Target 9.1: Develop sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure

    The event proposal focuses on discussing the extraterritorial impact of the NIS2 Directive regulation on DNS abuse beyond the EU, particularly in Global South regions. The session highlights how long-arm European legislation, like GDPR and NIS2, can disproportionately burden Global South regions, despite their limited influence in crafting these regulations. This discussion advocates for inclusive governance practices that consider the diverse economic and social contexts of different regions, promoting multi stakeholder governance structure, equitable participation and decision-making in shaping regulatory policies that impact digital infrastructure, focusing on improving the accuracy of domain name registration data, which entails action all the way to the level of resellers and privacy/proxy providers, to promote effective cybersecurity practices on a global scale.

    Goal 10: Reducing Inequality

    The proposal highlights how global regulations like GDPR and NIS2 can disproportionately affect regions with varying economic capacities, such as the Global South. By discussing these impacts and raising awareness, the session aims to contribute to reducing inequalities in Internet governance.

    Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
    Target 17.6: Enhance cooperation for access to science, technology, and innovation

    The session intends to examine the broader ecosystem affected by the NIS2 directive, which involves multiple stakeholders, including domain registrars, resellers, and privacy/proxy providers. By shedding light on these complex interdependencies, the event aims to advocate for more transparent and accountable governance practices in the context of internet regulation in addressing DNS abuse. By bringing together stakeholders from
    diverse backgrounds and regions, the session aims to foster partnerships for leveraging technology and innovation to improve DNS practices, facilitating conversations on governance gaps in addressing online harms.