[governance] Brazilian Internet Principles

Jeanette Hofmann jeanette at wzb.eu
Wed Feb 10 11:35:50 EST 2010


I like that, could we declare this as a new standard that is open to 
further modification?

jeanette

Carlos A. Afonso wrote:
> I usually call him just Glas, or Herr Hart :)
> 
> --c.a.
> 
> Jeanette Hofmann wrote:
>> Dear Carlos, just to remind you, Glaser's first name is Hartmut :-)
>>
>> Carlos A. Afonso wrote:
>>> Glaser, I have them in simple text. See below.
>>>
>>> []s frats
>>>
>>> --c.a.
>>>
>>> ====
>>>
>>> CGI.br
>>> Internet Steering Committee in Brazil
>>>
>>> Principles for the Governance and Use
>>> of the Internet in Brazil
>>>
>>> CGI.br/RES/2009/003/P
>>> June 2009
>>> http://www.cgi.br
>>> rev.June 25 2009
>>>
>>> The Internet Steering Committee in Brazil - CGI.br, in its 3rd 
>>> ordinary meeting of 2009 held in NIC.br headquarters in the city of 
>>> São Paulo, has approved the following Resolution:
>>>
>>> CGI.br/Res/2009/03/P - PRINCIPLES FOR THE GOVERNANCE AND USE OF THE 
>>> INTERNET IN BRAZIL
>>>
>>> Considering the need of support and orientation for its actions and 
>>> decisions according to fundamental principles, the CGI.br decides to 
>>> approve the following Principles for the Internet in Brazil:
>>>
>>> 1.     Freedom, privacy and human rights
>>> The use of the Internet must be driven by the principles of freedom 
>>> of expression, individual privacy and the respect for human rights, 
>>> recognizing them as essential to the preservation of a fair and 
>>> democratic society.
>>>
>>> 2.     Democratic and collaborative governance
>>> Internet governance must be exercised in a transparent, multilateral 
>>> and democratic manner, with the participation of the various  sectors 
>>> of society, thereby preserving and encouraging its character as a 
>>> collective creation.
>>>
>>> 3.     Universality
>>> Internet access must be universal so that it becomes a tool for human 
>>> and social development, thereby contributing to the formation of an 
>>> inclusive and nondiscriminatory society for the benefit of all.
>>>
>>> 4.     Diversity
>>> Cultural diversity must be respected and preserved and its expression 
>>> must be stimulated, without the imposition of beliefs, customs or 
>>> values.
>>>
>>>
>>> 5.     Innovation
>>> Internet governance must promote the continuous development and 
>>> widespread dissemination of new technologies and models for access 
>>> and use.
>>>
>>> 6.     Network neutrality
>>> Filtering or traffic privileges must meet ethical and technical 
>>> criteria only, excluding any political, commercial, religious and 
>>> cultural factors or any other form of discrimination or preferential 
>>> treatment.
>>>
>>> 7.     Network unaccountability
>>> All action taken against illicit activity on the network must be 
>>> aimed at those directly responsible for such activities, and not at 
>>> the means of access and transport, always upholding the fundamental 
>>> principles of freedom, privacy and the respect for human rights.
>>>
>>> 8.     Functionality, security and stability
>>> Network stability, security and overall functionality must be 
>>> actively preserved through the adoption of technical measures that 
>>> are consistent with international standards and encourage the 
>>> adoption of best practices.
>>>
>>> 9.     Standardization and interoperability
>>> The Internet must be based on open standards that facilitate 
>>> interoperability and enable all to participate in its development.
>>>
>>> 10.     Legal and regulatory environments
>>> Legal and regulatory environments must preserve the dynamics of the 
>>> Internet as a space for collaboration.
>>>
>>> ====
>>>
>>>
>>> glaser at nic.br wrote:
>>>>
>>>> See the brazilian Internet Principles ....
>>>>
>>>>
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