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Trip to Caucasus - Chapter 2 - Azerbaijan
by Roberto Gaetano June 19, 2013

June 19, 2013

Hi all. Following up my previous report on Armenia, I would like to continue with Azerbaijan. People who went to Baku for the IGF might have collected different information: please feel free to point out where our observations differ. I had a good meeting with Faik Farmanov, from the AZ ccTLD. I contacted also Yashar Hajiyev (ALAC), but our respective schedules did not fit and we could have only short telephone chats. The main points that came out from the discussion were (to the best of my recollection): . The government is investing heavily in the infrastructure, for instance there is a project to improve the connection in all provinces and areas with fiber optics cable . Azerbaijan feels part of Europe, it is a member of the Council of Europe, last year it hosted the Eurofestival, in 2015 will host the 1st European Olympic Games. At present, .AZ is neither a member of CENTR nor of APNIC. . There is a lot of coordination and communication about internet matters between Azerbaijan and other countries. Because of history and language, coordination is easier with other CIS (Community of Independent States, i.e. former USSR Republics) countries and Eastern European countries. However, there is no resistance to collaboration with any country. . Technically, the .AZ operator is ready to implement IDNs, but this is not felt to be a priority, also because there are only few characters in the Azeri alphabet that are not part of the standard ASCII set [my personal observation is that this situation is similar to German or French speaking countries] . At the time of the IGF last December an ICANN delegation including Fadi has met with the President of Azerbaijan, so contacts have been held at the highest level . Azerbaijan is eager to participate to the funding of international internet projects, provided that the coordination will be done in Azerbaijan. Examples of potential domains are Cybersecurity and legal issues related to the internet. Because of history, the legal systems in the CIS countries are similar, and the similar need for training and creation of UDRP entities exists in all of them. To this, I would like to add some personal considerations. I have travelled extensively, in cities and in rural areas, and have found fair to good internet connectivity. I have experienced a difference between cities and countryside, which confirms the feedback I had about the priority that the government gives to connectivity for rural areas. Also mobile phones seem to have excellent market penetration. However, my personal experience is that the costs are not very low - although this might well be a consequence of the fact that as a newcomer I could not get the best deals. The country is relatively rich, due primarily to the income from the oil. There is a huge effort in improving the infrastructure, for instance new highways are being built or existing ones are being enlarged. There is also an extensive amount of construction work going on, in Baku but also elsewhere in the country. For instance, I have met Italian architects working in Azerbaijan talking about huge construction projects. All this to say that the progress of the country is visible, and although the progress in building the internet infrastructure is not immediately visible, all indicators would show a rapid development. However, I believe that there is still a lot to do. For instance, once in a mountain village I have been told that there was no internet in the whole village because the cable was broken. In another case, in a small to medium size city, the electricity went out following a heavy storm (causing of course WiFi equipment and modems to fail). One person, not one of my internet contacts, told me: "We need more time, but we are going to fix this". The general feeling I have is that the "digital native" generation has not matured yet. The cultural change that will bring people to think in term of "always online" has not happened yet, at least not fully. On the other hand, I was impressed by the interpersonal communication level that took place, in spite of the language barrier, with people I had never met before. I am wondering whether this human personal relationship that takes place in the physical world is not going to be an obstacle that can slow down the transition to virtual communication. According to my observation, Azerbaijan is eager, like Armenia, to move to the European Region. Best regards, Roberto

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bio of Oksana Prykhodko
by Oksana Prykhodko June 18, 2013

June 18, 2013

Dear all, You can find my biography below or on the ICANN wiki pages. Just now I would like to draw your attention to the ways of monopolization of any informational input or outreach for any communications between ICANN and national (or regional) developing communities. I hope the difference between developing and developed communities is obvious - both regarding access to Internet, engagement, policy, literacy, capacity building and awareness raising. And, last but not least - regarding mastership in political intrigues (I do not mention pure autoritarism). What are the ways of your traditional ways of sharing information about ICANN (and, the most urgent for me, about multistakeholderism)? Could ICANN please provide us with any concrete figures about all our informational requests and informational answers (have I to figure that it was only Sebastien Bacholet, who sent me the link to DIDP <DIDP(a)icann.org>, help me to receive real answers to all my questions? I did receive their answer to my requests, but not for my questions. As far as I saw information on IANA site, I would like to know: Who does cheat who? Have I to provide you all my informational requests? Have I to ask who (and why) asked for second round of voting in Ukraine for the support of my candidature? I am ready to do it, but I am sure, that a lot of you will answer as Lutz: I do not like to read discussions about reasons, but simply notice the fact. If there is any possibility to try another person, I'd support a change. A lot of you were not only educators for me, but also model driven. Are you satisfied with the results of your driving? And now my biography. 2006 - invitation (as for Ukrainian journalist from the Council of Europe) to First IGF from 2008 - participation in all EuroDIG versions 2008-2009 - participation in the work of the Group of Specialists on Human Rights in the Informational Society (MC-S-IS). 2009 - EuroSSIG 2009 - co-organizer of the First IGF-UA 2009-2011 - Diplo Foundation 2010 - co-organizer of I, II, III IGF-UA 2011 - ICANN Fellowship 2011 - EURALO Secretariat 2012 - organizer of First Forum "Media for information society" 2013 - EMP is the member of numerous At-Large Councils at Ukrainian regulators on IT, member of the working group on new version of Broadcasting legislation, organizer of a lot of extra-events on IG, translator of OCL report on WCIT - if anybody reached this item, it was extra-great!!!! 2013 June ? Hoping to see you soon, at least at Ukraine, Best regards, Oksana

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WG: Nomination Acceptance / Final preparations for Lisbon GA
by Wolf Ludwig June 16, 2013

June 16, 2013

Dear all, the nomination period for EURALO Officers closed by today. And this is just to confirm that I *accept* the nomination by Annette below. I would like to thank Annette and all other supporters for their confidence expressed by this. Kind regards, Wolf Annette Muehlberg wrote Sunday, 2 June 2013 17:23 >Dear Wolf, dear all, > >sorry for answering that late, but I just realized that the second part of >your mail is about nominations for the GA-elections in Lisbon. I would have >expected to see a seperate nomination announcement by staff. But as I >understand the nominations have been opened since the 27th of May. > >For the elections in Lisbon -- see draft agenda (point B 9) -- I would like >to nominate for >a) the Chair: Wolf Ludwig (the incumbent) and for >b) the Secretariat: Yulya Morenets (new - from TaC, France) and >c) the Board: the current Board members (if they wish to continue or being >partly replaced by new members) -- see: >https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/The+current+EURALO+Board > >Personally I would like to continue on the Board. I am aware that due to my >involvement in the Enquête-Commission of the German Parliament I had not >much capacities left for EURALO, but as the work of the Enquête-Commission >has been completed last month, I would like to contribute more to EURALO >again. > >All the best > >Annette > >Gesendet: Dienstag, 21. Mai 2013 um 22:56 Uhr >Von: "Wolf Ludwig" <wolf.ludwig(a)comunica-ch.net> >An: euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >Cc: "At-Large Staff" <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >Betreff: [EURO-Discuss] Final preparations for Lisbon GA -- last inputs >needed >Dear all, > >we just completed our last monthly call before the upcoming Lisbon GA in >June and discussed some last organisational points (among others). > >Please note: Hotel rooms are booked for all registered participants for >19-20 June or two nights at the Altis hotel (what is the EURALO GA and >EuroDIG venue): >http://www.altishotels.com/EN/ and >https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+ALSes+Representatives+to+t >he+2013+GA > >As you may have noticed, I circulated a draft of the Board report 2012-13 >FYI today what needs to be approved as a regular part of our GA. > >We are on the way to finalize our Agenda for Lisbon with three parts: >a) a formal one reflecting usual Bylaw requirements (quorum, report and >re-/elections of officers) >b) key and intro speakers (Sébastien, Nigel and Olivier) and >c) the *content part* on org. assessment (strength and weaknesses), >definition of EURALO¹s key themes and priorities, and how to improve and >strengthen our member¹s involvement in regular activities. > >Your suggestions for the agenda parts are welcome! See: >https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2013+EURALO+General+Assembly > >As we need to conduct re-/elections for Officers and functions at the Lisbon >GA (see point 6 of the Board report), we need to follow some procedural >requirements fixed in our Bylaws. The regional officer selections will be >held at the GA, the proposed schedule, Draft Election Timetable is as >follows: > >1. Nominations Open: 27 May >2. Nominations Close: 14 June >3. Nomination Acceptance by candidates: On or before 18 June >4. Listing of candidates for the GA: Between 18-19 June >5. Voting Results announced: 19 June at the GA and meeting minutes. > >Last but not least: Please don¹t forget to get registered for EuroDIG what >you have to do by yourself ASAP (some of you did already) to provide some >planning security for the organizers see: >http://www.eurodig.org/eurodig-2012/information/registration > >Thanks for your support and I am pleased to welcome most of you soon in >Lisbon. > >Kind regards, >Wolf > >EuroDIG Secretariat >http://www.eurodig.org/ >mobile +41 79 204 83 87 >Skype: Wolf-Ludwig > >EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation >http://euralo.org > >Profile on LinkedIn >http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig > >_______________________________________________ >EURO-Discuss mailing list >EURO-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/euro-discuss > >Homepage for the region: http://www.euralo.org > > > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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WG: [IRPCoalition] CoE on Risks to Fundamental Rights stemming from Digital Tracking and other Surveillance Technologies
by Wolf Ludwig June 16, 2013

June 16, 2013

Let me forward this link on a recently adopted CoE Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on Risks to Fundamental Rights stemming from Digital Tracking and other Surveillance Technologies -- it's worth to read and spread it. It's a useful reference to defend and underline user rights in our EURALO and ALS work all over Europe. Best regards, Wolf michael gurstein wrote Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:40: >https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc.jsp?Ref=Decl%2812.06.2013%29&Language=lanEnglish >&Ver=original&Site=CM&BackColorInternet=C3C3C3&BackColorIntranet=EDB021&Back >ColorLogged=F5D383 > >http://tinyurl.com/ks8szl5 > > >_______________________________________________ >IRP mailing list >IRP(a)lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org >http://lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/irp > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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Confirmation: Nominations for At-Large Delegates to the 2014 NomCom
by Wolf Ludwig June 15, 2013

June 15, 2013

Dear all, our current regional selected candidate - Veronica Cretu - can stand/go for a second term at the NomCom. I have already asked Veronica and she is willing to go for a 2nd term. The nomination announcement for RALO selected NomCom candidates for 2014 was circulated by Staff on the EURALO list before and no (other) suggestions were made so far. Therefore let me suggest to nominate Veronica Cretu - the incumbent - for a 2nd term. Please read this as my nomination for her. Thanks for your consideration and kind regards, Wolf >Gisella Gruber wrote Sun, 9 Jun 2013 09:46 >>Dear Wolf, >> >>We have not had any nominations for EURALO. The nominations closed on Friday >>7 June 2013. >> >>https://community.icann.org/x/H5pwAg >> >>Please advise on how you wish to proceed with this. >> >>Thank you. >>Kind regards, >>Gisella >> >>From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >>Date: Monday, 27 May 2013 21:54 >>To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, Afri-Discuss >><afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, APAC-Discuss >><apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, Discussion for At-Large Europe >><euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, >>"lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" >><lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, NA-Discuss >><na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >>Cc: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com>, At-Large Staff >><staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Joette Youkhanna <joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org> >>Subject: NOW OPEN: Nominations for At-Large Delegates to the 2014 NomCom >> >>Dear All, >> >>On behalf of the Chair of the ALAC, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, we would like to >>inform you of the schedule for the process of appointing the regional >>At-Large Delegates to the 2014 Nominating Committee (NomCom). >> >>1. Nominations Open: 27 May 2013 >>2. Nominations Close: 7 June 2013 >>3. Nomination Acceptance Deadline: On or before 14 June 2013 >>4. RALO nominee prioritization period: Between 14-24 June 2013 (this may >>include a vote if desired) >>5. ALAC Notification: RALOs to transmit all accepted nominations with a >>recommendation for a preferred candidate if the RALO wishes to provide one >>by 25 June 2013 >>6. ALAC Review of RALO Recommendations/Additional List of Nominations >>Accepted: 25 June - 2 July 2013 >>7. ALAC selection and endorsement vote: Carried out on-line between 2 July - >>8 July >>8. Notification to NomCom of Appointees: No later than 12 July 2013 or as >>arranged with NomCom Secretariat >> >>Please note that the ICANN Bylaws (see: XI-2.4.e) >><http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI-2.4> state: The ALAC shall, >>after consultation with each RALO, annually appoint five voting delegates >>(no two of whom shall be citizens of countries in the same Geographic >>Region, as defined according to Section 5 of Article VI to the Nominating >>Committee. >> >>Voting members of the 2014 NomCom are appointed for a one year term, >>starting after the close of the Annual General Meeting 2013 and ending at >>the close of the Annual General Meeting 2014. >> >>An At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 >>Workspace >><https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ALAC+and+RALO+Election >>s%2C+Selections+and+Appointments+2013> has been created for these, and >>other, positions. Please feel free to add your nominations and comments >>directly to the workspace or by posting a message on your RALO mailing list. >> >>The NomCom¹s charge is as follows: >> >>The NomCom is responsible for the selection of eight ICANN Board Members and >>for other selections as are set forth in the Bylaws. (See Bylaws Article >>VII, Section 1 <http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII-1> .) >>The NomCom is charged with populating a portion of the ICANN Board as noted >>above, as well as the ALAC, the ccNSO Council and the GNSO Council. The >>NomCom complements the other means for filling a portion of key ICANN >>leadership positions achieved within the Supporting Organizations and >>Advisory Committees. >>The Bylaws also state that the NomCom shall adopt such operating procedures >>as it deems necessary, which shall be published on the ICANN website. >>The NomCom is designed to function independently from the Board, the >>Supporting Organizations, and Advisory Committees. NomCom members act only >>on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the >>scope of the ICANN mission and responsibilities assigned to it by the ICANN >>Bylaws. >>Members contribute to the NomCom both their understanding of the broad >>interests of the Internet as a whole and their knowledge and experience of >>the concerns and interests of the Internet stakeholders that have appointed >>them. The challenge for the NomCom is to integrate these perspectives and >>derive consensus in its selections. Although appointed by Supporting >>Organizations and other ICANN bodies, individual NomCom members are not >>accountable to their appointing constituencies. Members are, of course, >>accountable for adherence to the Bylaws and for compliance with the rules >>and procedures established by the NomCom. >> >>Regards, >> >>Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie >>Peregrine and Julia Charvolen >>ICANN Policy Staff in support of the ALAC >>E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> >> >> >> >> > >EuroDIG Secretariat >http://www.eurodig.org/ >mobile +41 79 204 83 87 >Skype: Wolf-Ludwig > >EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation >http://euralo.org > >Profile on LinkedIn >http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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ICANN - EURALO pre-events in Lisbon
by Wolf Ludwig June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear all, as announced before, this is just another reminder for ICANN - EURALO organized pre-events at the upcoming EuroDIG next week -- before and after our GA: 15:00 - 16:30 EURALO meets ICANN Staff with Fadi Chehade, ICANN President and CEO and Nigel Hickson, VP Europe, co-moderated by Sébastien Bachollet, ICANN Board and Olivier Crepin-Leblond, ALAC Chair; 17:00 - 19:30 EURALO GA (as specified before); 19:30 - 21:00 ICANN - EURALO Outreach reception for the local and broader community where you are all invited to (please see the attached invitation flyer). We are please to meet you in less than a week in Lisbon. Wish you save travels. Best regards, Wolf EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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Final preparations for Lisbon GA -- last inputs needed
by Wolf Ludwig June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear all, we just completed our last monthly call before the upcoming Lisbon GA in June and discussed some last organisational points (among others). Please note: Hotel rooms are booked for all registered participants for 19-20 June or two nights at the Altis hotel (what is the EURALO GA and EuroDIG venue): http://www.altishotels.com/EN/ and https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+ALSes+Representatives+to+… As you may have noticed, I circulated a draft of the Board report 2012-13 FYI today what needs to be approved as a regular part of our GA. We are on the way to finalize our Agenda for Lisbon with three parts: a) a formal one reflecting usual Bylaw requirements (quorum, report and re-/elections of officers) b) key and intro speakers (Sébastien, Nigel and Olivier) and c) the *content part* on org. assessment (strength and weaknesses), definition of EURALO’s key themes and priorities, and how to improve and strengthen our member’s involvement in regular activities. Your suggestions for the agenda parts are welcome! See: https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2013+EURALO+General+Assembly As we need to conduct re-/elections for Officers and functions at the Lisbon GA (see point 6 of the Board report), we need to follow some procedural requirements fixed in our Bylaws. The regional officer selections will be held at the GA, the proposed schedule, Draft Election Timetable is as follows: 1. Nominations Open: 27 May 2. Nominations Close: 14 June 3. Nomination Acceptance by candidates: On or before 18 June 4. Listing of candidates for the GA: Between 18-19 June 5. Voting Results announced: 19 June at the GA and meeting minutes. Last but not least: Please don’t forget to get registered for EuroDIG what you have to do by yourself ASAP (some of you did already) to provide some planning security for the organizers – see: http://www.eurodig.org/eurodig-2012/information/registration Thanks for your support and I am pleased to welcome most of you soon in Lisbon. Kind regards, Wolf EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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arrest in Ukraine
by Oksana Prykhodko June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear all, My colleague on At-Large at National Regulator on Broadcasting is under arrest (on the charge of bribery). I can be engaged as a witness. I have no idea what it can mean for me, but if i will be blocked in Ukraine, please do understand that I did not do any wrongdoing. Hoping for ypur understanding, Best regards, Oksana

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Reminder- Nominations for EURALO Officers are open until June 14th
by At-Large Staff June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

Dear All, Upon the request of the EURALO Chair, Wolf Ludwig, we are sending a reminder of the 2013 EURALO Officers selections: Open Positions: EURALO Chair : Currently held by Wolf Ludwig. Wolf is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 19 June 2013. New term start 20 June 2013 and ends 30 June 2014. EURALO Secretariat: Currently held by Oksana Prykhodko. Oksana is eligible for re-selection. Current term ends on 19 June 2013. New term starts 20 June 2013 and ends 30 June 2014. *** EURALO Officers Selection Schedule: *** Nominations should be made on the EURO - Discuss Mailing list (see: apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:apac-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> ) by 14 June 2013. Self-nominations are welcome. When received and posted, self-nominations will be deemed to also act as formal acceptance of 'nomination'. The 2013 EURALO Selection wiki page is available at: (see: https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Elections%2C+Selections+an d+Appointments+2013) Thank you, Kind regards Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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WG: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Statement on the Importance of Open Global Dialogue Regarding Online Privacy
by Wolf Ludwig June 12, 2013

June 12, 2013

Just FYI -- as this will be an issue of a brand new Flash session at EuroDIG on Friday morning. Best, Wolf _______ Wende Cover/ISOC sent Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:28: >[Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland] The Internet Society has noted recent revelations regarding the apparent scope of U.S. government efforts to gather large amounts of end user information from U.S. Internet and telecom service providers for intelligence purposes. We are deeply concerned that the unwarranted collection, storage and potential correlation of user data will undermine many of the key principles and relationships of trust upon which the global Internet has been built. The impact of this action is not limited to U.S. users or companies, but has implications for Internet users around the globe. > >While government plays an important role in protecting its citizens and there is a need for better approaches to address online security, the Internet Society strongly believes that real security can only be realized within a broader context of trust and the respect of fundamental rights, such as privacy. The Internet Society, along with many other organizations and individuals around the world, expect governments to respect and protect the basic rights of their citizens - including the right to privacy both offline and online - as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. > >The U.S. Government has previously taken an active role in championing these rights in the international sphere. For example, the U.S. played a leadership role in the adoption of the Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/20/8, which re-affirmed that fundamental rights are applicable to individuals' activities in the online environment as well, including privacy and freedom of expression. This means that restrictions of rights should be exceptional and conform to internationally accepted criteria such as: provision by law; pursuing a legitimate purpose; proven as necessary and the least restrictive means required to achieve the purported aim. Users naturally have higher expectations of governments who have adopted these international standards. > >The Internet must be a channel for secure, reliable, private communication between entities and individuals. Consensus for internationally recognized data protection standards has been formed through agreements constituting key building blocks of online trust, including the OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data, the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data, the EU Data Protection framework, and the APEC Privacy Framework and Cross Border Privacy Rules system. > >Emerging revelations about alleged U.S. programs to gather information about Internet users raise clear questions about the extent to which individuals' expectations of privacy have been compromised. This kind of collection of user information is at odds with the commitments governments around the world have made with respect to protection of personal data and other human rights. We would expect any government signing onto these principles to fully engage with its citizens in an open dialogue when seeking to achieve both the protection of individual rights and national security. We also need to challenge the view that there always has to be a trade-off between ensuring security and protecting users' rights. > >The Internet Society is also deeply concerned that alleged programs and similar efforts by other governments will have a chilling effect on the deployment and adoption of technical solutions for establishing trusted connections online. This kind of trust-enabled infrastructure is needed to maintain global interoperability and openness. The Internet is global - the impact of programs like these is not limited to the specific country in question but rather reverberates across the globe to users everywhere. > >The revelations of recent days underscore the importance of an open global dialogue regarding online privacy in the realm of national security and the need for all stakeholders to abide by the norms and principles outlined in international agreements on data protection and other fundamental rights. Trusted interactions in cyberspace are critical not only for the future of the Internet, but also for continued innovation, economic and political progress and a vibrant global community. Users need clear and realistic expectations of online privacy that are respected by governments and enterprises alike, so that they can continue to use the Internet in ways that enhance all of society. > >http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-statement-importance-o… > > > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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