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Re: [hr-wsis] Re: Civil Society doc 2 - Priority principles
Hi All,
I would replace the language of section 7:
"cannot infringe on people’s privacy and right to communicate
freely... "
The "balancing" language that Rikke would like to use is
not strong enough and is the best excuse we can give to the ones who want
to implement security measures that do _not_ take privacy into
account. It's the same language that the US government used to
justify most of its post-9/11 so-called "anti-terrorism
measures" (USA Patriot Act, "Patriot II", etc.).
In that regard, please take a look at the recently revised (July 25,
2002) OECD Security Guidelines, especially its 5th Principle
(http://www.oecd.org/doc/M00034000/M00034478.doc):
[...]
III. Principles
The following nine principles are complementary and should be read as
a whole. They concern participants at all levels, including policy and
operational levels. Under these Guidelines, the responsibilities of
participants vary according to their roles. All participants will be
aided by awareness, education, information sharing and training that can
lead to adoption of better security understanding and practices. Efforts
to enhance the security of information systems and networks should be
consistent with the values of a democratic society, particularly the need
for an open and free flow of information and basic concerns for personal
privacy.1
[...]
5) Democracy
The security of information systems and networks should be compatible
with essential values of a democratic society.
Security should be implemented in a manner consistent with the values
recognised by democratic societies including the freedom to exchange
thoughts and ideas, the free flow of information, the confidentiality of
information and communication, the appropriate protection of personal
information, openness and transparency.
Cedric Laurant
---
At 07:19 PM 2/26/03 +0000, you wrote:
Hi all,
Comment to 4:
suggestion to replace 1.line with "The information society should
depart in
the existing human rights framework".
Comment to 7: Consider replacing "should not infringe in any way on
people’s privacy and right to communicate freely... " with
"should be
balanced against peoples right to privacy and freedom of expression,
using
ICT".
Best
Rikke
Meryem Marzouki <marzouki@ras.eu.org> said:
> Here is the second draft document. Please again send your comments
ASAP
> (i.e. today). Meryem
>
> ==========
> World Summit on the Information Society
> PrepCom-2
> Geneva, February 2003
> 25 February 2003 16:00
> WSIS- Civil Society Working Group on Content and Themes -- Drafting
> Committee
> “ Seven Musts”: Priority Principles Proposed by Civil Society
>
> The following seven principles reflect the issue areas that the
Civil
> Society working group on contents and themes, created by the civil
> society plenary, feels should be prioritized:
>
> 1. Sustainable Development
> An equitable Information Society needs to be based on sustainable
> economic and social development and gender justice. It cannot be
> achieved solely through market forces.
>
> 2. Democratic Governance
> ICTs should facilitate democratic governance and foster
participation by
> citizens. Transparent and accountable government structures at
local,
> national and international levels should be established.
>
> 3. Literacy, Education, and Research
> Only an informed and educated citizenry with access to the means and
> outputs of pluralistic research can participate in and contribute to
> Knowledge Societies. Access to tools and facilities that
enable
> lifelong learning need to be created, extended and secured.
>
> 4. Human Rights
> The existing human rights framework should be applied and integrated
> into the Information Society. ICTs should be used to promote
awareness
> of, respect for and enforcement of universal human rights
standards.
>
> 5. Global Knowledge Commons
> Global knowledge commons and the public domain constitute resources
that
> are cornerstones of a global public interest. They should be
protected,
> expanded and promoted.
>
> 6. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
> Recognizing cultural development as a living and evolving process,
> linguistic diversity, cultural identity and local content need to be
not
> only preserved but also actively fostered.
>
> 7. “ Information Security ”
> “Information security” concerns should not infringe in any way on
> people’s privacy and right to communicate freely, using information
and
> communications technologies.
>
> This document comes out of a broad process of consultation and is a
work
> in progress, as defined in the Civil Society document “Contribution
on
> Common Vision and Key Principles for the Declaration.”
>
> Compiled by the Drafting Committee of the NGO Subcommittee on
Content
> and Themes.
>
>
> --
> Putting the "Human Rights in the Information Society"
issue on the WSIS
Agenda
> Working list of NGOs
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>
--
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Cedric Laurant, Policy Counsel
Electronic Privacy Information Center
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