IGF 2020 OF #13 Trust Building in Cyberspace on Public Health Emergencies

Information

Session

Time:

Wednesday, 4 November, 2020 - 09:20 to 10:20 UTC

Room:

Room 3

About this Session:

Corresponding to the thematic track of "Trust" of IGF 2020, this Open Forum, under the theme of Trust Building in Cyberspace on Public Health Emergencies, invites representatives of governments, international organizations, enterprises, technical communities, and think tanks across the world to discuss the trust building in cyberspace against the backdrop of international public health emergencies.

Organization's Website:

http://www.cac.gov.cn/

Theme:

Trust

Subtheme:

Capacity Development
Confidence-Building Measures
Cybersecurity Best Practices

Round Table - U-shape - 60 Min

Description:

The COVID-19 outbreak, an international public health emergency, has not only caused isolation in physical space, but also intensified fragmentation in cyberspace. Amid this global pandemic, cyber attacks, cyber frauds, online disinformation, and hate speech are spreading more widely than ever, giving rise to cross-border regulatory, legal and ethical issues and profoundly impacting the global security and trust relationship in cyberspace. Against the backdrop of existing international governance, response and coordination mechanism in cyberspace to be improved, all the actors and entities in cyberspace should enhance exchanges and cooperation, through dialogue on trust building in cyberspace and its realization approach to explore the governance of online ecosystem and trustworthy use of emerging technologies, with a view to jointly rising up to global challenges of public health emergencies, and to joining hands in building a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

The proposed Open Forum will engage high-level delegates and renowned experts from governments, international organizations, enterprises, technical communities and think tanks in the global Internet sector. Starting from the topic of COVID-19 outbreak, the Forum, in accordance with the IGF 2020 programme thematic track of Trust, seeks to develop in-depth discussion on the trust building in cyberspace in the context of an international public health emergency. The Forum will share ideas and insights on the following topics: 1. Impact on the global cyberspace and changes to trust relationship in cyberspace imposed by international public health emergencies represented by the COVID-19 outbreak (e.g. cybersecurity, international cooperation, information disclosure and dissemination). 2. Role of Internet technological innovation in responding to international public health emergencies. 3. Approach to developing trust building mechanism in cyberspace amid an international public health emergency.

Organizers:

Bureau of International Cooperation, Cyberspace Administration of China
Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies

Speakers:

1. Address

Ms. Qi Xiaoxia, Director General, Bureau of International Cooperation, Cyberspace Administration of China

Prof. Werner Zorn, Father of the German Internet, Inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame

2. Keynote Speech

Session 1: The Impact of International Public Health Emergencies Represented by the COVID-19 on Global Cyberspace Governance and Trust Relationships

Mr. Paul Wilson, Director General, Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC)

Prof. Zhou Xiaohua, Fellow of the American Statistical Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Peking University Chair Professor

Prof. David Robertson, Vice Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering, University of Edinburgh

Prof. Dr. Dr. Ayad Al-Ani, Associated Member, Einstein Center Digital Future

Session 2: The Role of Internet Technology Innovation in Responding to International Public Health Emergencies

Prof. Kilnam Chon, Father of the Korean Internet, Inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame

Ms. Li Qian, Executive Expert of Legal and Policy Research Department, Alibaba Group

Mr. Koh King Kee, President of Centre for New Inclusive Asia

Session 3: Methods and Paths for Building Trust Mechanism in Cyberspace against the Backdrop of International Public Health Emergencies

Dr. Jiang Yang, Director of the Institute of International Governance, Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies

Prof. Luca Belli, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV)

3. Discussion

Mr. Karim Alwadi, Research Fellow, Renmin University of China

Mr. Oleg Abdurashitov, Head of CEO Office, Kaspersky

Onsite Moderator:

Li Yuxiao, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies

Online Moderator:

Li Yuxiao, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies

Rapporteur:

Delegate from Cyberspace Administration of China

SDGs:

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-Being
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
GOAL 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Background Paper

Report

1. Key Policy Questions and related issues:

Share ideas on the impact of international public health emergencies represented by the COVID-19 on global cyberspace governance and trust relationships.

Discuss the role of Internet technology innovation in responding to international public health emergencies and offer suggestions on how the Internet and Internet technology can be better improved in the fight against the COVID-19.

Share thoughts on methods and paths for building trust mechanism in cyberspace against the backdrop of international public health emergencies.

2. Summary of Issues Discussed:

Experts and scholars from China, the United States, Russia, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Malaysia, and Syria had in-depth exchanges on the impact of the epidemic on cyberspace, the role of Internet technology in the fight against the epidemic, and the trust building mechanism in cyberspace. To begin with, the Internet has enhanced mankind's ability to fight the epidemic, and technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data are playing a key role in epidemic prevention and control. Besides, the wide application of information technology also raises the concern on its security and personal data protection, with the trust deficit in cyberspace continuously increasing. What's more, as the epidemic continues to spread, all parties in the international community should give full play to the value of the internet, enhance the capacity of digital technology to fight against the epidemic, and build a trust mechanism based on the principles of responsibility, transparency, respect, understanding, openness and cooperation.

3. Key Takeaways:

Against the backdrop of the epidemic, the Internet has become an integral part of economic and social development. The international community should fully unleash the potential of digital technology to fight the epidemic and boost economic and social development. In response to the issues exposed by the epidemic, such as cyber security, the spread of false information and the lack of protection on personal information, the international community should work together to strengthen governance and promote the establishment of a trust mechanism in cyberspace.

All the actors in cyberspace should strengthen communication and cooperation , jointly explore ways to build and realize a trust mechanism in cyberspace, ensure the credible use of ecological governance and emerging technologies in cyberspace, improve legislation on the protection of personal information, and jointly respond to various global risks and challenges.

4. Policy Recommendations or Suggestions for the Way Forward:

What policy sector(s) does this fall under? (leave blank if not sure):

Economic

Social-cultural

Technical

Overarching governance issues

Issue and Recommendation:

The policy recommendations are as follow： 1.We should further leverage the role of the Internet and digital technology in fighting the epidemic. At the technical level, secure and trusted infrastructure and network applications should be ensured. User experience should be improved. Data should be further mined, and the role of AI, big data and other technologies in the fight against COVID-19 should be enhanced through statistics and other interdisciplinary studies. At the governance level, governments should strengthen personal data protection, balance the relationship between public interests and privacy, and build a sense of security and trust for the public. 2.All parties in the international community should find an effective way to build a trust mechanism in cyberspace. For example, try our best to bring into full play of the role of digital technology in fighting the epidemic, work together to amplify the effects of the digital economy so as to promote economic recovery. Promote dialogue and cooperation in a coordinated way to maintain cyber security; Deepen multilateral participation in a coordinated way to improve governance; bridge the digital divide and achieve inclusiveness for all. The trust mechanism in cyberspace shall focus on building a community with a shared future in cyberspace. This mechanism shall be established based on responsibility, transparency, respect, understanding (mutual consultation and mutual understanding), and open cooperation, with parties including governments, international organizations, enterprises, technical communities, scientific research institutions and individuals as the main actors, using means (tools) such as laws and regulations, IT capabilities, social responsibility, ethics, supervision and self-discipline, as well as norms and standards in a route covering technologies, applications, and legal and social matters. 3.Governments, international organizations, Internet companies, technical communities, social organizations, individuals and other entities in cyberspace shall play their respective roles, giving full play to the important role of governments, and working together to strengthen governance in cyberspace.

5. Other Initiatives Addressing the Session Issues:

Initiative:

none

6. Final Speakers: