A/70/174
The Group emphasized the importance of international law, the Charter of the
United Nations and the principle of sovereignty as the basis for increased security in
the use of ICTs by States. While recognizing the need for further study, the Group
noted the inherent right of States to take measures consistent with international law
and as recognized in the Charter. The Group also noted the established international
legal principles, including, where applicable, the principles of humanity, necessity,
proportionality and distinction.
In its thinking on future work, the Group proposed that the General Assembly
consider convening a new Group of Governmental Experts in 2016.
The Group asks Member States to actively consider their recommendations and
assess how they might be taken up for further development and implementation.
Contents
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Foreword by the Secretary-General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Letter of transmittal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Existing and emerging threats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Norms, rules and principles for the responsible behaviour of States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Confidence-building measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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International cooperation and assistance in ICT security and capacity-building . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How international law applies to the use of ICTs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conclusions and recommendations for future work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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