2.
Commit to promote interoperable and global technical standards, through
appropriate consultative processes involving industry, academia, governments
and other relevant stakeholders, recognising that standards should be open, foster
security and trust and not act as barriers to trade, competition or innovation.
3.
Highlight the importance of common standards and the strengthening of
data protection and security frameworks, in order to promote public trust in the
internet, confidence for trade and commerce, and the free flow of data.
4.
Acknowledge the importance of tolerance, respect for diversity, and
understanding in cyberspace.
5.
Affirm that the same rights that citizens have offline must also be
protected online.
6.
Commit to limit the circumstances in which communication networks may
be intentionally disrupted, consistent with applicable international and domestic
law.
7.
Recognise that without cybersecurity citizens are at risk of crime or
exploitation, and commit to strengthening legislative, social and educational
measures that protect the vulnerable.
8.
Recognise that access to information and digital literacy can be a powerful
catalyst for economic empowerment and inclusion, and commit to take steps
towards expanding digital access and digital inclusion for all communities without
discrimination and regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, geographic location
or language.
9.
Emphasise that enhanced digital inclusion of young people in the
Commonwealth can contribute in a positive way to their education, social
engagement and entrepreneurship.
Build the foundations of an effective national cyber security response
Recognising the need for individual and collective action to tackle cybercrime and
protect critical national infrastructure, we:
1.
Note the importance and involvement of all stakeholders within their
respective roles and responsibilities in the good governance of cyberspace.
2.
Highlight the importance of national cybersecurity strategic planning and
establishing incident response capabilities, supported by appropriate legislation
and a law enforcement and criminal justice system capable of addressing
cybercrime.
3.
Commit to support businesses to implement appropriate measure to
protect themselves and their customers from cybersecurity threats.
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