The Electronic Freedom Foundation (EFF) recently released an explainer on the UN Cybercrime Treaty, which is currently being negotiated in Vienna. The draft treaty has the potential to rewrite criminal laws around the world, possibly adding over 30 criminal offenses and new expansive police powers. The EFF has made it clear that human rights must be included in the treaty to ensure that it is not used to stifle freedom of expression, infringe on privacy and data protection, or endanger vulnerable individuals or communities.
The treaty could have serious implications for freedom of expression, digital rights, and privacy. It could also be used to target civil society and restrict the ability of people to access information on the internet. The EFF is concerned about the implications of the treaty and has been providing constructive analysis and feedback to help ensure that the treaty does not become a tool for governments to suppress freedom of expression and digital rights.
The EFF has called for robust human rights safeguards to be included in the treaty to ensure that it does not become a tool for governments to stifle freedom of expression, infringe on privacy and data protection, or endanger vulnerable people and communities. The EFF has also suggested that speech-related offenses should be excluded from the treaty, as well as protections for vulnerable people and communities.
The EFF is advocating for an open, transparent process in which all stakeholders can provide input and feedback on the treaty. It is important that civil society is involved in the negotiation process to ensure that the treaty is not used to target civil society or restrict access to information online.
In conclusion, the EFF is advocating for an open, transparent process in which all stakeholders can provide input and feedback on the UN Cybercrime Treaty. They are calling for robust human rights safeguards to be included in the treaty to ensure that it does not become a tool for governments to stifle freedom of expression, infringe on privacy and data protection, or endanger vulnerable people and communities.
Key Points:
• The UN Cybercrime Treaty has the potential to rewrite criminal laws around the world.
• The EFF is advocating for human rights safeguards to be included in the treaty.
• The EFF is calling for an open, transparent process in which all stakeholders can provide input and feedback on the treaty.
• The EFF is concerned about the implications of the treaty for freedom of expression, digital rights, and privacy.
• The treaty could be used to target civil society and restrict access to information on the internet.