7 REGULATION AND LEGISLATION 7.1 GOALS Digital Malta requires a supportive regulatory and legislative framework. Continuously enhance the regulatory framework in Malta as it affects ICT, whether directly or indirectly. Protect rights and freedoms. The goals of the actions under this strategic enabler are to: 7.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES A. ICT legislation and policy will be nondiscriminatory and technology neutral. It will foster value creation, innovation and growth in all industries and society at large. 46 Ensure that the Internet remains universal, innovative and open. B. Legislative measures and regulatory strategies pursued in other jurisdictions will be monitored and evaluated to see if local legislation needs improving.