Cyberspace

Cyberspace

Risk in Cyberspace

The globalized nature of the Internet is creating systemic risk to the worldwide economy and national security. The World Bank for years has spent billions connecting the developing world whith the internet through ICT projects and E-finance projects. At issue is that, for example, US and Canada telecommunication infrastructure and financial infrastructures are directly intertwined with the developing worlds. Much of the cyber threat originated from the developing worlds IT infrastructures and weak enforcement regimes can be remedied. It is paramount to the success of our international effort that we provide financial incentives and to the developing world so that they create a more secure cyberspace and assist in managing the systemic risks associated with the widespread compromise of those developing countries networks. The development of more secure telecommunications infrastructure and financial systems as well as capacity building per cybercrime enforcement is critical and can be achieved through World Bank programs.

Mitigating the systemic risk that occurs when foreign telecommunications and financial systems
are compromised by hacker syndicates must be a priority. The hacker havens which exist in the
developing world need to be eradicated. Promoting global development of secure, sustainable
information communications technology (Sustainable ICT) is fundamental to
ensuring economic and international and national security.

Intellectual Property in the Context of Internet Law

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Intellectual Property in the Context of Internet Law

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Cyberspace

Overview of Cyberspace in relation to cyber crime: [1]For most people living in computerized societies, cyberspace has become an important if not vital aspect of their culture and everyday lives. Prominent aspects of cyberspace continue to be seen and felt in science fiction, such as Gibson's novel mentioned about this topic, as well as in social networking forums, military life, and the growing online gaming community. Cyberspace is also becoming financially and personally significant via the online gaming and other entertainment industries inclusive of gambling, music, and movies—all multibillion-dollar industries that allow people to participate in increasingly interactive ways resembling real-life experiences.

Applicability of International Law to Conflicts in Cyberspace in 2013

United States views on international law [1] in relation to Applicability of International Law to Conflicts in Cyberspace: On June 7, 2013, the State Department issued a press statement on the consensus achieved by the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security. The press statement is excerpted below and available in full at (Secretary of State website) state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/06/210418.htm. The report of the Group of Governmental Experts is U.N. Doc. A/68/98.

Some Aspects of Applicability of International Law to Conflicts in Cyberspace

Through these discussions, the United States sought to achieve common understanding on cyber issues of critical national and international significance, particularly: the need to promote international stability, transparency and confidence in cyberspace; that existing international law should guide state behavior with regard to the use of cyberspace; and how the international community can help build the cybersecurity capacity of less-developed states. Our delegation leaves New York confident that the consensus report issued by the Group makes substantial progress on all these issues.

Developments

The Group agreed that confidence building measures, such as high-level communication and timely information sharing, can enhance trust and assurance among states and help reduce the risk of conflict by increasing predictability and reducing misperception. The Group agreed on the vital importance of capacity building to enhance global cooperation in securing cyberspace.

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The Group reaffirmed the importance of an open and accessible cyberspace, as it enables economic and social development. And, the Group agreed that the combination of all these efforts support a more secure cyberspace.

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Furthermore, the Group affirmed that international law, especially the UN Charter, applies in cyberspace.

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All UN member states share a common commitment to the pursuit of peace. We are all parties to the UN Charter, which seeks to prevent war of all kinds. We also subscribe to the Geneva Conventions and the Law of Armed Conflict, which are aimed at minimizing civilian suffering when armed conflict occurs. These norms are a cornerstone of international relations and are particularly important for cyberspace, where state-on-state activities are becoming more prevalent.

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Notes

  1. Applicability of International Law to Conflicts in Cyberspace in the Digest of United States Practice in International Law

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Notes and References

1. By Andrew Perry

See Also

  • Types of Cybercrime
  • Cybercriminal

Further Reading

CIAWorld Fact Book via (internet link) internetretailer.com/internet/ marketing-conference/29522-worldwide-internet-access-inches-up.html; Gibson, W. (1984). Neuromancer. New York: Berkley Publishing Group/Ace; Graham, A.C. (1981). Chuang-tzu: The Inner Chapters. London: Unwin Paperbacks; Internet Retailer. (2003, June 2). Worldwide Internet access inches up. Internet Retailer.

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See Also

  • Click Fraud
  • Copyright
  • Cybercrime
  • Cybersquatting
  • E-Commerce Law
  • Internet Advertising
  • Internet Contracts
  • Internet Defamation

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See Also

  • PPC Advertising
  • Social Networking
  • Online Business Law
  • Internet Law
  • Spam
  • Startups
  • Internet Tax
  • Crossborder Commerce
  • Technology Law
  • Terms of Use

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