[Chapter-delegates] Advocating for human rights on the Net

[Constance Bommelaer]

Dear David, Richard et all,

Thank you very much for this very useful feedback, it is comforting us in furthering our engagement in this important area. 

We are conscious that human rights will remain a central issue on next year’s agenda, whether as a cross-cutting consideration in Internet governance processes (e.g. IGF, WSIS Review) or as standalone topic (Human Rights Council with possible new Special Mandate on Privacy, RightsCon, Stockholm Internet Forum, etc). 

Beyond forums, we will remain attentive to issues that emerge at the intersection of technology and human rights. In this respect, you sharing key regional issues on these lists is also very valuable to us. 

My colleague Nicolas Seidler (seidler at isoc.org) is our lead on this front and will continue to engage with you next year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to him if you have any suggestions and input.

Best regards,
Constance

________________________________________
From: Richard Hill <rhill at hill-a.ch>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:43 AM
To: David Solomonoff; Constance Bommelaer
Cc: Chapter Delegates; ISOCNY BOD
Subject: RE: [Chapter-delegates] Advocating for human rights on the Net

I too would support ISOC's continuing engagement on this front.

The Swiss chapter has taken a strong position against data retention, see:

  http://www.isoc.ch/archives/1843

The Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner has taken a strong position
in support of freedom of speech and privacy, and against privatizing law
enforcement on the Internet.

Here is a summary:

  https://edri.org/coe-internet-and-rule-of-law/

And here is the full report:

https://wcd.coe.int/com.instranet.InstraServlet?command=com.instranet.CmdBlo
bGet&InstranetImage=2654047&SecMode=1&DocId=2216804&Usage=2

Best,
Richard

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org]On Behalf Of David
> Solomonoff
> Sent: lundi, 15. decembre 2014 14:23
> To: Constance Bommelaer
> Cc: Chapter Delegates; ISOCNY BOD
> Subject: [Chapter-delegates] Advocating for human rights on the Net
>
>
> Constance,
>
> Enjoyed meeting you in person on your recent visit here in NYC.
>
> I've forwarded your request for input on human rights issues to our
> members as well as a number of people in other organizations we work
> closely with.
>
> I have a few brief thoughts that may be good in developing talking
> points to quickly convey basic concepts to overworked UN staffers. In
> addition I'd like to suggest we put together a team of ISOC-NY
> volunteers to help you do outreach at the UN here in NYC.
>
> The most important message to convey is that privacy and freedom of
> expression are essential to security and economic progress rather than
> conflicting with them.
>
> Freedom of expression is critical to technical innovation in a world
> where information technology is the driver of economic progress. And
> businesses need to have confidence in the privacy and authenticity of
> sensitive communications.
>
> These bread and butter concerns are the best way to advocate for a human
> rights agenda to people who may not share the same cultural world view
> or values.
>
> I'm looking forward to further discussion - let me know when would be a
> good time to meet again. It would also be great to have you meet our
> members. I'm sure they'd love an extended conversation on these topics
> which are a special concern of our Chapter.
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
> --
> David Solomonoff, President
> Internet Society of New York
> president at isoc-ny.org
> isoc-ny.org
>
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