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. 2