[Chapter-delegates] PDP: Government Hacking Fact Sheet

[John More]

+1 to both communications.

John More

> On Apr 7, 2020, at 12:07 PM, Richard Hill via Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
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> Dear Olaf,
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> Thank you for this. I fully support the document.
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> 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.
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> 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:
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> http://justnetcoalition.org/2014/on_UN_HCHR_privacy_report.pdf <http://justnetcoalition.org/2014/on_UN_HCHR_privacy_report.pdf>
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> Best,
> Richard
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> From: Chapter-delegates [mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org <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 <mailto:chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org>
> Subject: [Chapter-delegates] PDP: Government Hacking Fact Sheet
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> Dear Colleagues,
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> 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.
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> 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”.
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> 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.
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> Please send your feedback before April 23 to kolkman at isoc.org <mailto:kolkman at isoc.org>.
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> Kind regards,
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> --Olaf Kolkman
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> Olaf M. Kolkman
> Principal - Internet Technology, Policy, and Advocacy
> Internet Society <https://www.internetsociety.org/>	
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