ICANN is an international organization that governs the Internet . Some have criticized it for how it 's limited the types of available domain names . Other initiatives , such as the .XXX domains for porn sites , have been controversial . The Internet is regulated by several governments and has a checks - and - balances system .
ICANN is an international organization that governs the Internet . Some have criticized ICANN for how it 's expanding the types of available domain names . Other initiatives , such as the .XXX domains for porn sites , have been controversial . The Internet is overseen by several organizations and has a checks-and-balances system .