[Chapter-delegates] PDP: Government Hacking Fact Sheet

[Richard Hill]

Dear Olaf,


Thank you for this. I fully support the document.

 

But actually I would have preferred if it went further, for example by endorsing Microsoft’s call for a “Geneva Digital Convention” under which states would agree to refrain from stockpiling or using malware.

 

Or by supporting calls to strengthen the provisions in the ITU Constitution that go in the same direction as the proposals in the document, see for example:

 

http://justnetcoalition.org/2014/on_UN_HCHR_privacy_report.pdf 

 

Best,

Richard

 

 

 

From: Chapter-delegates [mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org] On Behalf Of Olaf Kolkman via Chapter-delegates
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 11:01
To: chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org
Subject: [Chapter-delegates] PDP: Government Hacking Fact Sheet

 





Dear Colleagues,

Encryption, a critical component of our day to day lives, has seen a rise in deployment. It is a welcome development as we rely on encryption for so many critical activities of daily life.

Encrypted information is, if implemented well and used well, not accessible to Government entities such as law enforcement or intelligence agencies. Many governments seek ways for them to access encrypted data. Some governments try to gain access through exploiting vulnerabilities in systems, software, or hardware – also known as “government hacking”.

We have looked at government hacking and developed a draft fact sheet with our position and a set of guidelines on this issue. We invite your feedback on the draft here:  <https://isoc.box.com/s/m87dxud10i1o180dygx06dhzjdrsw3bk> https://isoc.box.com/s/m87dxud10i1o180dygx06dhzjdrsw3bk

In particular we would like to know if you have any concerns with our approach and if this factsheet would be helpful for you or your organization to use when working with policymakers in your countries.

Please send your feedback before April 23 to kolkman at isoc.org.

Kind regards,

--Olaf Kolkman

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Olaf M. Kolkman

	

Principal - Internet Technology, Policy, and Advocacy

	

Internet Society <https://www.internetsociety.org/> 

Tweets as: @kolkman <https://twitter.com/@kolkman> 

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