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Technology and Online Spaces

Claro ParladeDirector for Software PolicyAsia-Pacific1BSA Global Members

21.Quick2. Different categories of membership Worldwide, Policy, Regional, Local

BSA Asia Regional Members

3BSA Local Members in Asia

Online Dispute Resolution

Pilot ODR Projects in the Philippines 2002 to 2005Online Multi-door CourthouseBlind biddingOnline ArbitrationOnline MediationNeutral EvaluationE-Rulemaking FacilityWorking Group ModePublic Forum

Use of Appropriate TechnologyDesign of both services largely influenced by state of technologyBandwidth IssuesGraphics vs. TextVideoconferencing OptionAccess devicesBasic computersMobile phones capable of SMS

Society is changingInformation societyDigital EconomyKnowledge-based economyCreative Economy

Technology is advancingRapid growth of internet usage and increasing importance of broadband accessEnrichment of user experienceInnovations in video-conferencing, from Livemeeting to TelepresenceGrowing dominance of wireless anytime, anywhere computingDiversity in access devicesEmergence of cloud computing

Policy is evolvingSocial networking challenging privacy normsGrowing threats to network and data securityPolicy and legal implications of cloud computingNeed for legal weapons to address cybercrime, including internet piracyBut many principles stay the sameAn innovation environment is critical to the software industryFree competition, technology neutrality and open standardsIncentive to innovate springs from intellectual property protectionNeed for effective legal framework, appropriate for digital environmentClaro V. Parladeclarop@bsa.org