Q1 Under the subject "Future of Work and the New Economy", which topics do you find important? Answered: 78 Skipped: 5 How can the Internet be... structure... Will the lack of security... How will domestic... ensure that... balance... How can the Internet be used to address the issue of employment - - especially in high impact areas like agriculture, refugees, and youth? 58.97% 46 26.92% 21 14.10% 11 78 2.45 structure Internet programs/investments to better connect rural and urban populations? accelerate deployment and adoption of new technology to improve the supply chain? 49.35% 38 32.47% 18.18% 14 77 2.31 Will the lack of security and trust on the Internet hinder innovation and the ability to create economic gains and jobs? 71.05% 54 17.11% 13 11.84% 9 76 2.59 How will domestic policies and international agreements mitigate the effect of Artificial Intelligence on work? 39.74% 31 39.74% 31 20.51% 16 78 2.19 ensure that the Internet helps improve the livelihood of all people? 53.85% 42 26.92% 21 19.23% 15 78 2.35 balance innovation in emerging Internet concerns such as smart cars or cryptocurrency with proper regulation so it is safe and secure while also fulfills the promise of the technology? 51.95% 40 31.17% 24 16.88% 13 77 2.35 1 / 13
Q2 Under the subject "Internet Impact on our Social, Cultural, and Democratic Values", which topics do you find important? Answered: 77 Skipped: 6 With increasing... While many Americans ar... How will culture (i.e... With the decline of t... Should the Internet be... How do we regulate... Should American... With increasing dependency on and potential over-use of connected devices and online services, how can we address any harmful effects while maximizing the benefits? 53.% 41 28.57% 18.18% 14 77 2.35 While many Americans are concerned about over-use of smartphones and online services, should our government impose regulations, such as restricting auto-play for videos, or mandating rules for social media news feeds? 36.84% 28.37% 17 40.79% 31 76 1.96 How will culture (i.e. language, community, attitudes, civil discourse, social structures, etc.) impact and be impacted by the Internet? 51.95% 40 27.27% 21 20.78% 16 77 2.31 With the decline of text in favor of audio and video, how do we prepare for an Internet where slogans and memes have more sticking power than arguments? 32.89% 38.16% 29 28.95% 76 2.04 Should the Internet be the scapegoat for societal trends that may have existed for centuries, but are exacerbated in the digital age? 44.74% 34 35.53% 27 19.74% 15 76 2. How do we regulate technology when it starts to destroy democracy and hurt people? 51.32% 39 23.68% 18.00% 19 76 2.26 Should American Internet platforms who serve developing countries be focusing more on benefits to the local economy? 43.42% 33 31.58% 24.00% 19 76 2.18 2 / 13
Q3 Under the subject "Balancing Privacy Concerns with Security, Connectivity, and Innovation", which topics do you find important? Answered: 78 Skipped: 5 How should privacy righ... Should we focus more o... What do GDPR and other... How should privacy rights (collection and use) be defined in an era of mass data collection and surveillance? 72.73% 56 19.48% 15 7.79% 6 77 2.65 Should we focus more on understanding the harms of declining personal privacy? 64.10% 50 24.36% 19 11.54% 9 78 2.53 What do GDPR and other national privacy regulations mean for cross-border data flows and WHOIS? What is the right thing to do when a nation's "Right to be Forgotten" regulation means the global suppression of search results? 84.21% 64 13.16% 10 2.63% 2 76 2.82 3 / 13
Q4 Under the subject "Competition", which topics do you find important? Answered: 77 Skipped: 6 Should the government... Should governments... How to maintain a... What does the era of Inter... Should the government regulate online platforms when they achieve market dominance, taking into consideration competition, innovation and civil rights? 63.64% 49.97% 20 10.39% 8 77 2.53 Should governments take action to prevent cloud providers from abusing their market power or can standard setting for cloud providers facilitate easier entry to the market? 43.24% 32 37.84% 28 18.92% 14 74 2.24 How to maintain a pro-innovation environment as it matures, e.g. encouraging opportunity for start-ups and behemoths alike. 54.55% 42 28.57% 16.88% 13 77 2.38 What does the era of Internet platforms, in particular those with market dominance, mean for Internet openness? 62.34% 48 24.68% 19 12.99% 10 77 2.49 4 / 13
Q5 Under the subject "Connectivity and Economic Opportunity", which topics do you find important? Answered: 77 Skipped: 6 Can Community Networks mak... What policies, technologies... identify the... How should those in the... Can Community Networks make indigenous, local and vulnerable communities become more connected and involved in changing the Internet's future? 50.00% 38 32.89% 17.11% 13 76 2.33 What policies, technologies, structures, and funding can provide connectivity to underserved communities? How do we ensure this brings economic opportunity, while providing adequate levels of privacy and security? 59.74% 46 28.57% 11.69% 9 77 2.48 identify the intersection between energy needs and challenges, connectivity in American Indian and Alaska Native communities? 30.67% 23 40.00% 30 29.33% 75 2.01 How should those in the US help bridge the digital divide? 41.10% 30 38.36% 28 20.55% 15 73 2.21 5 / 13
Q6 Under the subject "Next Generation Networks and the Internet of Things", which topics do you find important? Answered: 80 Skipped: 3 ensure that... What are the obstacles an... What are the best ways to... ensure that the benefits of smart cities and connected communities are efficient, inclusive, transparent and secure for all? How can open data initiatives play a role in achieving this? 56.96% 45 31.65% 11.39% 9 79 2.46 What are the obstacles and opportunities around 5G and IoT? 49.37% 39 29.11% 23 21.52% 17 79 2.28 What are the best ways to protect the privacy and security of users of the Internet of Things? 82.50% 66 11.% 9 6.% 5 80 2.76 6 / 13
Q7 Under the subject "Platform Content Moderation and Liability", which topics do you find important? Answered: 77 Skipped: 6 To preserve free express... Should the government... How do we separate the... How can Internet... Is the US losing its... To preserve free expression and an open Internet, should we continue to have a federal law that protects a platform against intermediary liability for conduct or content posted by a user? 72.00% 54 20.00% 15 8.00% 6 75 2.64 Should the government increase regulation of online platforms, or allow platforms to determine their own concept of corporate responsibility? 62.34% 48 32.47% 5.19% 4 77 2.57 How do we separate the regulation of data/information from the regulation of content and speech? 58.67% 44 29.33% 12.00% 9 75 2.47 How can Internet platforms protect and promote positive counterspeech on the Internet? 41.33% 31 44.00% 33 14.67% 11 75 2.27 Is the US losing its initial advantage in Internet expertise and innovation? 57.53% 42 27.40% 20 15.07% 11 73 2.42 7 / 13
Q8 Under the subject "Internet Governance", which topics do you find important? Answered: 76 Skipped: 7 Should we limit state... Should governments... How to preserve the... Will US and foreign... increase... How to counter the economic... What role should the... Should we limit state and national governments when it comes to cross-border regulation and taxation of the Internet? 70.27% 52.97% 17 6.76% 5 74 2.64 Should governments create mutual agreements (such as Cloud Act) to give access to personal data held on corporate servers? 54.67% 41 37.33% 28 8.00% 6 75 2.47 How to preserve the multistakeholder model for the management of Critical Internet Resources from encroachment by governments. 69.33% 52.67% 17 8.00% 6 75 2.61 Will US and foreign governments extend their control over Internet content and conduct and what are the impacts to the rest of society? 57.33% 43.67% 17 20.00% 15 75 2.37 increase involvement in Internet governance with new organizations and cultivate the next generation of IG leaders? 54.67% 41 24.00% 18 21.33% 16 75 2.33 How to counter the economic, political, and security pressures that threaten to fragment the Internet. 57.33% 43 32.00% 24 10.67% 8 75 2.47 What role should the government play in securing the Internet? 65.33% 49.33% 19 9.33% 7 75 2.56 8 / 13
Q9 Under the subject "Is Blockchain a Better Way to Record Transactions and Protect Identities?", which topics do you find important? Answered: 76 Skipped: 7 Will Blockchain... Should there be a governa... What are the implications... What are the humanitarian... What will provide bett... What is the current leve... What are the implications... promote trus... Will Blockchain technologies lead to a more distributed and decentralized Internet? How would this affect the average consumer? 57.33% 43 28.00% 21 14.67% 11 75 2.43 Should there be a governance model with Blockchain environments, or is the current self-regulation model sufficient? 45.33% 34 34.67% 26 20.00% 15 75 2. What are the implications of Blockchain and decentralization initiatives on the DNS? 54.05% 40.68% 19 20.27% 15 74 2.34 What are the humanitarian applications of Blockchain? 33.78% 32.43% 24 33.78% 74 2.00 What will provide better broadly used but secure identification? 37.84% 28 35.14% 26 27.03% 20 74 2.11 What is the current level of trust in the Internet and how can technology improve trust? 47.30% 35 39.19% 29 13.51% 10 74 2.34 What are the implications of digital protectionism on the future of digital trade and digital currencies? 46.67% 35 37.33% 28 16.00% 12 75 2.31 promote trust and confidence that an Internet connection is not "spoofed" or "counterfeit"? 54.05% 40 29.73% 16.% 12 74 2.38 9 / 13
Q10 Under the subject "Preserving the Benefits of an Open Internet (Net Neutrality)", which topics do you find important? Answered: 75 Skipped: 8 What can be done to make... preserve an... Are there any First Amendm... How are policymakers... What can be done to make the Internet more open? Has this goal been lost? 49.33% 37 30.67% 23 20.00% 15 75 2.29 preserve an open Internet -- without going back to the Title II regulatory regime of the 1930's? 58.11% 43 24.32% 18 17.57% 13 74 2.41 Are there any First Amendment concerns with the current approach to Net Neutrality? 33.78% 44.59% 33 21.62% 16 74 2.12 How are policymakers/regulators approaching services that are accessed over Internet connections ("over-the-top" services) as the digital economy grows? 39.19% 29 47.30% 35 13.51% 10 74 2.26 10 / 13
Q11 Under the subject "Balancing the Fight against Fake News against Rights of Free Expression and Privacy", which topics do you find important? Answered: 75 Skipped: 8 What is the impact of Fa... How should the prevalence o... If we require transparency... What is the impact of Fake News, disinformation, and misinformation on the public's trust in the Internet? How can the level of trust be increased? 60.81% 45 29.73% 9.46% 7 74 2.51 How should the prevalence of misinformation and the business models that enable it be addressed while respecting freedom of expression? 64.00% 48.67% 17 13.33% 10 75 2.51 If we require transparency in sponsorship of political ads, how can we avoid compromising privacy and online free expression, especially for ads on political issues not related to elections? 58.67% 44 29.33% 12.00% 9 75 2.47 11 / 13
Q12 How many IGF-USA's have you attended? Answered: 82 Skipped: 1 I have not attended an... 1 2 3 4 or more 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES I have not attended an IGF-USA. 1 2 3 4 or more RESPONSES 32.93% 27 13.41% 11 15.85% 13 8.54% 7 29.27% 24 82 12 / 13
Q13 How many global IGF's have you attended? Answered: 81 Skipped: 2 I have not attended a... 1 2 3 4 or more 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES I have not attended a global IGF. 1 2 3 4 or more RESPONSES 48.15% 39 11.11% 9 8.64% 7 6.17% 5.93% 21 81 13 / 13