GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
Would the proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty hurt more than it helps?
Nov 14, 2023
In this podcast, the proposed UN cybercrime treaty is discussed, raising concerns about its effectiveness and potential harm. The lack of transparency and its impact on civil liberties and international cooperation are highlighted. Recommendations include specific offenses, transparency, and clear rules on dual criminality. There is a need to incorporate human rights safeguards and oversight mechanisms while limiting cooperation to genuine cyber crimes.
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- The proposed UN cybercrime treaty's broad scope raises concerns about potential surveillance powers and lack of clarity on human rights protections, diverting attention from addressing genuine cyber crimes.
- The lack of safeguards, transparency, and accountability, along with potential abuse of personal information, raise concerns about the treaty's effectiveness in addressing cyber crimes while upholding human rights, stressing the need for a treaty with a narrower focus on cyber crimes and stronger human rights protections.
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The Need for Critical Examination and Revision of the UN Cybercrime Treaty
The UN cybercrime treaty is being critically examined and revised to ensure it effectively tackles cyber crimes without undermining human rights. Concerns are raised about potential misuse by authoritarian countries and the risk of persecution. The treaty's scope has expanded beyond cyber crimes and could be used as a surveillance tool. The private sector and civil society argue that existing mechanisms can be improved and fixed, emphasizing the need to protect fundamental freedoms and privacy. The treaty is seen as lacking adequate safeguards, transparency, and protections for security researchers and whistleblowers.
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