IGF 2021 Lightning Talk #81 Encryption and human rights: towards a total obligation to protect privacy and freedom of expression.

Time
Wednesday, 8th December, 2021 (11:00 UTC) - Wednesday, 8th December, 2021 (11:30 UTC)
Room
Ballroom C

DIGITAL EDU PORTAL
John Smither Fedens FERNAND, INTERNET SOCIETY YOUTH IGF AMBASSADOR 2020, DIGITAL EDU PORTAL, CIVIL SOCIETY. Latin America Jackie Ackello, INTERNET SOCIETY YOUTH IGF AMBASSADOR 2020 DIGITAL EDU PORTAL, CIVIL SOCIETY, Africa Rapporteur : Jackie Ackello

Speakers

Moderator : John Smither Fedens FERNAND, Latin America Moderator ; Macius Djivenson, World Environment, Latin America, CiVIL SOCIETY Speaker : Jackie Ackello, Africa Speaker ; Shadrack Jeanlus, ACADEMIA, STATE UNIVERSITY OF HAITI, Latin America 

We represent CIVIL SOCIETY and Academia

Onsite Moderator
John Smither Fedens FERNAND
Online Moderator

Macius Djivenson

Rapporteur

John Smither Fedens FERNAND

Format

Interview Presentation Gathering Debate Interaction

Duration (minutes)
30
Language

English

Description

The rise of new information and communication technologies has brought about many radical changes in the way we communicate and exchange information. Along with the speed, efficiency, performance and economic benefits of the digital evolution , new challenges are needed for the security and confidentiality of information and communication which crosses all the substruction of the world. As with other released technologies, the abuse of encryption technology is quickly noticed. Therefore, in the interest of national security, certain restrictions may be considered and, with a direct impact on law enforcement, encryption may be used. However, the individual needs encryption to protect their privacy and data which is deemed confidential like medical, financial, and email information because the state, in most cases, is not. allowed to interfere and keep track of the activities and privacy of citizens. In a networked environment, this information increasingly gets stolen or misused. Therefore, encryption is essential to building a secure and reliable global information infrastructure. Digital computers have changed the landscape a great deal and the whole question, at its simplest possible level, comes down to some form of balancing of interests. From a human rights perspective, there is a growing awareness that encryption is an important piece of the puzzle for achieving a free, open and trustworthy Internet. Does it promote free speech, commerce, user privacy and trust, and help protect data from malicious actors? Can encryption technologies help Internet users protect the privacy of their data and communications against unwanted sightings and intrusions in the age of Covid-19? individuals, governments, businesses and other communities - should use to protect their communications and data? Does encryption promote respect for the right to privacy? Of the right to freedom of expression and information?

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