[governance] Brazilian Internet Principles

Eric Dierker cogitoergosum at sbcglobal.net
Tue Feb 23 08:54:04 EST 2010


Gentlefolks,
 
This is very good work in my always, trying to be, but never humble opinion.  There is a serious legalize type flaw however. The problem is in the sentenced I bolded. This language creates a bit more than even a presumption of innocence beyond question regarding Networks.  Through the eyes of a judge this language may even suggest that a Network cannot legally be conducting illicit activity. Clearly what is desired here is to prevent attack on a Network without cause to believe they have actually done anything wrong. The language presents itself as saying the Networks are always neutral and not saying that an infact neutral network should be held harmless. I do not believe it is your desire to give immunity to Networks but rather to protect innocent neutral networks.

--- On Tue, 2/23/10, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy isolatedn at gmail.com> wrote:

Hello Andres Piazza,


I posted this at http://isocmadras.blogspot.com/2010/02/inspiration-from-brazil-principles-for.html
after making some finer changes from Carlos' text.

I have changed the contents of point 7 as below:

All actions against illicit activity on the network must be aimed at those directly responsible for such activities (upholding the fundamental principles freedom, privacy and respect for human rights) and not at the network which is a neutral medium of access and transport.  

I have changed the sub-topic heading to "Network Impunity".  Does this sound alright and convey the idea?

Thank you
Sivasubramanian Muthusamy




2010/2/23 Andrés Piazza <andrespiazza at gmail.com>

Glaser, Carlos Afonso, Demi, Raquel, and all the other persons involved in CGI process, I want to congratulate you all for this iniciative.

I also put an "spanish translation" in my blog. www.andrespiazza.com if some of you want to make an opinion abuout this version I´ll be glad to receive that and If you want to use it, feel free.

Regards,

Andrés Piazza


2010/2/10 Sivasubramanian Muthusamy <isolatedn at gmail.com>




The Brazilian Principles are exemplary.  If this set of principles could inspire the Governments the world over, Internet would remain a free and open medium.

The Civil Society in Brazil, or better still, the Internet Steering Committee of Brazil could proactively send this as a model document / reference document to friendly governments.

Sivasubramanian Muthusamy
http://www.isocmadras.com








On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Carlos A. Afonso <ca at cafonso.ca> wrote:

Glaser, I have them in simple text. See below.

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--c.a.

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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.

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glaser at nic.br wrote:





See the brazilian Internet Principles ....


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