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On Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:59:07 GMT
In CGI.br - Principles for the Governance and Use of the Internet
At
http://www.cgi.br/english/regulations/resolution2009-003.htmThe Brazilian Internet Steering Committee -
CGI.br, in its 3rd ordinary meeting of 2009, held
in NIC.br headquarters in the city of São Paulo,
decides to approve the Resolution
CGI.br/Res/2009/03/P, with the Principles for the
Governance and Use of the Internet.
1. Freedom, privacy and human rights
The use of the Internet must be driven by the
principles of freedom of expression, individual
privacy and the respect for human rights,
recognizing them as essential to the preservation
of a fair and democratic society.
2. Democratic and collaborative governance
Internet governance must be exercised in a
transparent, multilateral
and democratic manner, with the participation of
the various sectors
of society, thereby preserving and encouraging its
character as a
collective creation.
3. Universality
Internet access must be universal so that it
becomes a tool for human and social development,
thereby contributing to the formation of an
inclusive and nondiscriminatory society, for the
benefit of all.
4. Diversity
Cultural diversity must be respected and preserved
and its
expression must be stimulated, without the
imposition of beliefs, customs or values.
5. Innovation
Internet governance must promote the continuous
development and widespread dissemination of new
technologies and models for access and use.
6. Neutrality of the network
Filtering or traffic privileges must meet ethical
and technical criteria only, excluding any
political, commercial, religious and cultural
factors or any other form of discrimination or
preferential treatment.
7. Unaccountability of the network
All action taken against illicit activity on the
network must be aimed at those directly
responsible for such activities, and not at the
means of access and transport, always upholding
the fundamental principles of freedom, privacy and
the respect for human rights.
8. Functionality, security and stability
The stability, security and overall functionality
of the network must be actively preserved through
the adoption of technical measures that are
consistent with international standards and
encourage the adoption of best practices.
9. Standardization and interoperability
The Internet must be based on open standards that
facilitate interoperability and enable all to
participate in its development.
10. Legal and regulatory environments
The legal and regulatory environments must
preserve the dynamics of the Internet as a space
for
--
Karl Dubost
Montréal, QC, Canada
http://www.la-grange.net/karl/
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