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

Tue Sep 10 02:05:59 PDT 2013

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ISOC Morocco

2013/9/10 Gabriel Latjor NDow <md at gambian.com>

> Great !!! Quite relevant locally also.
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> On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM, sc.leung at isoc.hk <sc.leung at isoc.hk>wrote:
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>>  Dear Wende,
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>> Thanks.
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>> This is a very good response to the issue.
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>> Regards
>> SC Leung
>> Chair, ISOC Hong Kong
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>> 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.” ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> 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.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> 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.  ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> 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/.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> 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. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> 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.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> With this mind, we issue these calls to action for the global community:*
>> ***
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ‧ 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. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Security is a collective responsibility that involves multiple
>> stakeholders.  In this regard, we call on:****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ‧Those involved in technology research and development: use the openness
>> of standards processes like the IETF to challenge assumptions about
>> security specifications. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ‧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.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ‧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.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ‧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.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> 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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