Who’s behind the wheel? Assessing internet regulatory agencies’ autonomy from corporate interests (opens in new tab)

1. Introduction Each time a web address is accessed, a complex global system determines whether that site exists, who can access it, and how safely data travels there. Rules such as those that determine which websites can be created and who may use them, as well as how securely data is transmitted online. These rules have far-reaching implications for market access, communication security, and the flow of information across borders. Yet much of this regulation is shaped not by governments dir...