Minutes interim-2024-iabisoc-02: Tue 15:00
minutes-interim-2024-iabisoc-02-202403051500-00

IAB-ISOC Policy Coordination Group
March 5, 2024

Attendees:

   Hosein Badran
   Deborah Brungard
   Natalie Campbell
   Dhruv Dhody
   Lars Eggert
   Mallory Knodel
   Olaf Kolkman
   Mirja Kühlewind
   Cindy Morgan
   John Morris
   Christian O'Flaherty
   Tommy Pauly
   Colin Perkins
   Alvaro Retana


1. Update on the IETF Policy Fellow program and Roundtable in Brisbane at
   IETF 119

   Christian O'Flaherty provided an update on the program, including the
   schedule and opportunities for IAB members to participate as speakers or
   in Q&A sessions.

   Mirja Kühlewind suggested early agenda distribution with highlights for
   IAB member participation.

   Olaf Kolkman provided details about a planned ISOC roundtable in Brisbane
   during IETF 119.


2. ITU-T Update

   Hosein Badran reported on the recent TSAG meeting, highlighting discussions
   on:

   - Approval of work programs at WTSA

   - Proposal for requiring multiple countries to support standardization
     proposals

   - Human rights considerations in technical standard development

   - Development of guidelines for gap analysis to avoid duplication of work


3. Legislation Update

   Natalie Campbell presented updates concerning legislative efforts in the
   following:

   - UK: Investigatory Powers Act amendments raising encryption concerns

   - Australia: Basic Online Safety Expectations potentially impacting
     encrypted services

   - Canada: Online Safety Act with a positive focus on minimizing the
     impact on the Internet


4. IG Idea

   Olaf Kolkman mentioned an ISOC position paper in development about a global
   digital compact architecture.