[Chapter-delegates] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology

[sc.leung at isoc.hk]

Dear Wende,

Thanks.

This is a very good response to the issue.

Regards
SC Leung
Chair, ISOC Hong Kong


於 10/9/2013 3:58, Wende Cover 提到:
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> Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s
> Circumvention of Encryption Technology
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> The Internet Society is alarmed by continuing reports alleging
> systematic United States government efforts to circumvent Internet
> security mechanisms.  The Internet Society President and CEO, Lynn St.
> Amour, said,  “If true, these reports describe government programmes
> that undermine the technical foundations of the Internet and are a
> fundamental threat to the Internet’s economic, innovative, and social
> potential. Any systematic, state-level attack on Internet security and
> privacy is a rejection of the global, collaborative fabric that has
> enabled the Internet's growth to extend beyond the interests of any
> one country.”
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> The Internet Society believes that global interoperability and
> openness of the Internet are pre-requisites for confidence in online
> interaction, they unlock the Internet as a forum for economic and
> social progress, and they are founded on basic assumptions of trust.
> We are deeply concerned that these principles are being eroded and
> that users' legitimate expectations of online security are being
> treated with contempt.
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> As the institutional home of the Internet Engineering Task Force
> (IETF), we believe that open and transparent processes are essential
> for security standardization, and result in better outcomes than any
> alternative approach.  For example, protocols developed by the IETF
> are open for all to see, inspect, and verify, as are the open and
> inclusive processes by which they are specified. 
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> IETF Chairman Jari Arkko has strongly reiterated the IETF’s commitment
> to improving security in the Internet, and to seeking ways of
> improving security protocols in light of these new revelations and
> security threats.  “The IETF has a long-standing commitment to
> openness and transparency in developing security protocols for the
> Internet, and sees this as critical to confidence in their use and
> implementation.”  To read more, visit: 
> http://www.ietf.org/blog/2013/09/security-and-pervasive-monitoring/.
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> However, the open development of robust technical specifications is
> just one link in the chain. Security standards must be properly
> implemented and used. This is a wake-up call for technology developers
> and adopters alike, to reexamine what we can do to ensure that all
> links in the chain are equally strong. This is key to helping restore
> public trust and confidence in the Internet.
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> The Internet has tremendous potential for economic and social good,
> but unless all stakeholders trust the Internet as a safe place for
> business, social interaction, academic enquiry, and self-expression,
> those economic and social benefits are put at risk. To fulfill its
> potential, the Internet must be underpinned by the right combination
> of technology, operational processes, legislation, policy, and
> governance. The recent reports suggest that U.S. Government programmes
> have systematically undermined some or all of those measures, and that
> is why we view the revelations with such grave concern.
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> With this mind, we issue these calls to action for the global community:
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> • To every citizen of the Internet: let your government
> representatives know that, even in matters of national security, you
> expect privacy, rule of law, and due process in any handling of your
> data.
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> Security is a collective responsibility that involves multiple
> stakeholders.  In this regard, we call on:
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> •Those involved in technology research and development: use the
> openness of standards processes like the IETF to challenge assumptions
> about security specifications.
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> •Those who implement the technology and standards for Internet
> security: uphold that responsibility in your work, and be mindful of
> the damage caused by loss of trust.
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> •Those who develop products and services that depend on a trusted
> Internet: secure your own services, and be intolerant of insecurity in
> the infrastructure on which you depend.
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> •To every Internet user: ensure you are well informed about good
> practice in online security, and act on that information. Take
> responsibility for your own security.
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> At the Internet Society, we remain committed to advancing work in
> areas such as browser security, privacy settings, and digital
> footprint awareness in order to help users understand and manage their
> privacy and security.  The citizens of the Internet deserve a global
> and open platform for communication built on solid foundations of
> security and privacy.
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