Executive Summary

Report

I. Overview of the U.S.-Japan Cloud Computing Working Group

1. 1. Introduction
2. 2. The Importance of Cloud Computing
   1. (1) Definition
   2. (2) Technical Features of the Cloud and their Significance
   3. (3) Government Utilization
3. 3. Need for a Global Approach
4. 4. Current U.S. and Japan Perspectives on Cloud Computing
   1. (1) Japanese Perspectives
   2. (2) The U.S. Perspective

II. Challenges to Achieving the Full Potential of Cloud Computing

1. 1. U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Building a Framework for the Internet
   1. (1) Internet Governance
   2. (2) Creating an Internationally Harmonized Framework for Cloud Computing
2. 2. Cloud Computing Capacity Building and Bridging the Digital Divide
3. 3. Policy Issues
   1. (1) Privacy
   2. (2) Information Security
   3. (3) Digital Content
   4. (4) Interoperability
   5. (5) Updating Legal and Policy Frameworks for Cloud Computing
   6. (6) Other Issues

III. Action Plan and Recommendations

1. 1. Preserving an Open and Transparent Internet
2. 2. Internationally Harmonized Cross-Border Transfer Rules
3. 3. Cooperation between the U.S. and Japanese CIOs
4. 4. Realizing a Secure Internet Environment
5. 5. Promoting a Global Cloud Business

Appendix

U.S.- Japan Business Dialogue on the Internet Economy Joint Statement

(March 21, 2012)