State of the Net Series: Presented by the Internet Education Foundation

On July 10, 2001 the Internet Education Foundation (IEF) hosted a panel discussion on the Markle Foundation's study, "Toward a Framework for Internet Accountability." The study finds that at a time of intense debate over key Internet policy Americans are enthusiastic about the Internet, but that they are eager to have new forms of public, private, and non-profit governance of the Internet in order to give them more protection and control when they go online.

Video of the event in its entirety
Download the Markle Report "Toward a Framework for Internet Accountability"
Links to news stories about the Markle Report
Survey About Accountability Online, New York Times
Survey Shows Support for Internet Rules, Washington Post
Internet Is Valued as Information Source Rather Than for Commerce, Study Finds, Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
Net Is Still Popular, But Not to Shop, The Industry Standard
Users support Internet rules, MSNBC
Americans Say Yes to Net Taxes, Wired News
Study: U.S. Loves, Fears Net, Wired News
US internet users want more safeguards, BBC Online
Who should oversee the Internet? How about Oprah?, CNN
Is the Internet Full of Lies?, Reaching Customers.com

Program and Panelists

Remarks by the Internet Caucus Co-Chairs
Senator Patrick Leahy
Senator Conrad Burns

Welcome and Introduction
Zoe Baird, Markle Foundation

Overview of the Study
Stan Greenberg, Greenberg, Quinlan, and Rosner Research

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Jerry Berman, Chair, Internet Caucus Advisory Committee
Caitlin Halligan, New York Attorney General's Office
Larry Lessig, Stanford University
Adam Thierer, CATO Institute

About the Markle Study

At a time of intense debate over key Internet policy issues, ranging from the antitrust case to privacy regulation, open access and taxation of online commerce, a new body of opinion research sponsored by the Markle Foundation shows that the American public wants a broad range of perspectives and interests involved in decisions about the Internet. The far ranging consequences of decisions regarding the Internet require an informed debate.

As a contribution to the debate about Internet policymaking, the Markle Foundation commissioned Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research to conduct a major public opinion research effort to expand our understanding of the views of both the general public and Internet experts on how the Internet should be governed; what protections they believe they have and should have on-line; whether rules are needed; if so, what those rules should be and who should set them; and the ways in which they believe the Internet's operation might be made more responsive to the public's needs and preferences. The research explores both the similarities and differences in expert and public opinion in order to highlight the values and preconceptions that each group holds as the policy debates get underway.

About the Markle Foundation

The Markle Foundation works to realize the potential of emerging communications media and information technology to improve people's lives and recently unveiled a new program focus and $100 million commitment to do so. The foundation's work is focused in three primary areas: Policy for a Networked Society, Interactive Media for Children, and Information Technologies for Better Health. Markle pursues its goals through a range of activities including analysis, research, public information and the development of innovative media products and services. The foundation creates and operates many of its own projects-using not only grants but also investments and strategic alliances with non-profits and businesses. More information on the Markle Foundation can be found at www.markle.org

About the Internet Education Foundation

The Internet Education Foundation (IEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote democracy, communications, and commerce. Since its founding in 1997, IEF has worked on many educational projects including the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee. IEF contributes the staffing, coordination, and funding for the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee administration, Web sites, publications and events. IEF also developed and hosts the GetNetWise child online safety campaign to help assure that children have safe and rewarding experiences online. IEF is located at www.NetEd.org


		On July 10, 2001 the Internet Education Foundation (IEF) hosted a panel discussion on the Markle Foundation's study, "Toward a Framework for Internet Accountability." The study finds that at a time of intense debate over key Internet policy Americans are enthusiastic about the Internet, but that they are eager to have new forms of public, private, and non-profit governance of the Internet in order to give them more protection and control when they go online. Video of the event in its entirety Download the Markle Report "Toward a Framework for Internet Accountability" Links to news stories about the Markle Report Survey About Accountability Online, New York Times Survey Shows Support for Internet Rules, Washington Post Internet Is Valued as Information Source Rather Than for Commerce, Study Finds, Wall Street Journal (subscription required) Net Is Still Popular, But Not to Shop, The Industry Standard Users support Internet rules, MSNBC Americans Say Yes to Net Taxes, Wired News Study: U.S. Loves, Fears Net, Wired News US internet users want more safeguards, BBC Online Who should oversee the Internet? How about Oprah?, CNN Is the Internet Full of Lies?, Reaching Customers.com Program and Panelists Remarks by the Internet Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Patrick Leahy Senator Conrad Burns Welcome and Introduction Zoe Baird, Markle Foundation Overview of the Study Stan Greenberg, Greenberg, Quinlan, and Rosner Research Panel Discussion and Q&A Jerry Berman, Chair, Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Caitlin Halligan, New York Attorney General's Office Larry Lessig, Stanford University Adam Thierer, CATO Institute About the Markle Study At a time of intense debate over key Internet policy issues, ranging from the antitrust case to privacy regulation, open access and taxation of online commerce, a new body of opinion research sponsored by the Markle Foundation shows that the American public wants a broad range of perspectives and interests involved in decisions about the Internet. The far ranging consequences of decisions regarding the Internet require an informed debate. As a contribution to the debate about Internet policymaking, the Markle Foundation commissioned Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research to conduct a major public opinion research effort to expand our understanding of the views of both the general public and Internet experts on how the Internet should be governed; what protections they believe they have and should have on-line; whether rules are needed; if so, what those rules should be and who should set them; and the ways in which they believe the Internet's operation might be made more responsive to the public's needs and preferences. The research explores both the similarities and differences in expert and public opinion in order to highlight the values and preconceptions that each group holds as the policy debates get underway. About the Markle Foundation The Markle Foundation works to realize the potential of emerging communications media and information technology to improve people's lives and recently unveiled a new program focus and $100 million commitment to do so. The foundation's work is focused in three primary areas: Policy for a Networked Society, Interactive Media for Children, and Information Technologies for Better Health. Markle pursues its goals through a range of activities including analysis, research, public information and the development of innovative media products and services. The foundation creates and operates many of its own projects-using not only grants but also investments and strategic alliances with non-profits and businesses. More information on the Markle Foundation can be found at www.markle.org About the Internet Education Foundation The Internet Education Foundation (IEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote democracy, communications, and commerce. Since its founding in 1997, IEF has worked on many educational projects including the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee. IEF contributes the staffing, coordination, and funding for the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee administration, Web sites, publications and events. IEF also developed and hosts the GetNetWise child online safety campaign to help assure that children have safe and rewarding experiences online. IEF is located at www.NetEd.org

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