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of States contained in paragraph 1 of the resolution. It should be noted, however, that
the nature of threats in cyberspace and the pace at which they evolve make it
appropriate to request States to do their best to prevent their territory from being used
by non-State actors for internationally wrongful acts using ICTs. However, it is not
possible to guarantee that they will be able to do so.
Furthermore, in the light of the global and transnational nature of threats in
cyberspace, the emphasis that the international community attaches to capacity building for all States should be increased, and in particular developing countries
should be supported to strengthen their prevention, detection, alert and response
systems for threats in cyberspace.
Argentina believes that it is necessary to continue to work within the framewo rk
of the United Nations processes, such as the Group of Governmental Experts and the
Open-ended Working Group on Developments in the Field of Information and
Telecommunications in the Context of International Security established by General
Assembly resolution 73/27. It is essential to achieve consensus on how international
law applies to cyberspace, which requires dialogue and transparency regarding the
vision of each State. It is also crucial to develop mechanisms and instruments that can
quickly adapt to the changes and new challenges continuously generated by the rapid
progress of technology.
Colombia
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[15 May 2019]
General appreciation
The Government of Colombia agrees that it is necessary to strengthen
coordination and cooperation between States in order to consider threats and possible
cooperative measures to address them; the application of international law to the use
of information and communications technology (ICT) by States; and the rules, norms
and principles of responsible behaviour of States.
It is of the greatest importance to international stability that States make
responsible use of ICT and that its use is promoted as a tool for economic and social
development.
Colombia is in favour of a free, open and secure Internet, making it vital that
countries possess the tools they need to cooperate effectively to combat cybercrime,
that they strengthen their national capacities, and that confidence-building measures
between countries are reinforced.
It is essential to recognize and address the challenges associated with matters
including digital identity; cooperation with Internet service providers; digital
evidence and techniques for its collection, storage, chain of custody, certification and
validity; and data protection, privacy and respect for the rights and freedoms of
individuals.
However, we believe that cybercrime should continue to be discussed from a
technical and political standpoint by the Commission on Crime Prevention and
Criminal Justice of the United Nations, through the intergovernmental group of
experts on cybercrime as the principal forum, and that new alternative groups that
limit countries’ participation, such as the Group of Governmental Exp erts on
Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of
International Security, should not be created.
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