Freedom Index - User contributions [en]

Main Page

2012-12-19T04:27:25Z

Joy:

[[File:Inz-logo.png|118px]]

This is a shared workspace for a project funded by [https://internetnz.net.nz/ InternetNZ] to develop an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context. We invite comments on this draft index, as well as broader discussion based on current internet-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

'''Developing a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index'''

Despite the critical importance of an open and uncapturable Internet, New Zealand public policy and legal discourse on Internet freedoms has remained stubbornly sparse. New Zealand legal publications (such as LawTalk and The New Zealand Law Journal) have little critical analysis of Internet related regulatory measures and discourse is dominated by a narrow range of issues such as intellectual property, privacy and criminal law (for example, online fraud). Concepts of internet rights and freedoms remain inadequately explored by mainstream legal and public policy advocates, although recent cases, such as Megaupload, and discussions at the two successful [http://2012-south.nethui.org.nz/ Net Hui] have sparked debate. At the same time, extensive reform of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory systems (inextricably linked to fundamental issues of an accessible, affordable Internet) have been taking place alongside the [http://www.lawcom.govt.nz/ Law Commission] proposals for regulation of new media. The Commission’s important work has also highlighted research gaps. Yet there are few tools by which the local Internet community can broadly measure the current state of their Internet freedom. Nor are there adequate tools for prompting wider debate and improving awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet outside of individual (or sectoral) policy and regulatory proposals. This initiative aims to address these gaps by developing an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context.

'''Background'''

The [[2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression]] focused on the Internet. The report considered general human rights principles on freedom of opinion and expression, whether these apply to the internet and a number of issues: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content, criminalizing of legitimate expression, imposition of Internet intermediary liability, the implications of disconnecting users including on the grounds of intellectual property rights violations, cyber-attacks, privacy and data protection, and Internet access. In doing so, the Rapporteur developed a broad framework for assessing freedom of expression on the Internet. Despite a history of being a strong international voice for human rights and freedoms across successive governments, New Zealand has been surprisingly absent from these international initiatives.

[http://www.apc.org/ The Association for Progressive Communications], in its 2011 annual edition of [[Global Information Society Watch]] drew on the Special Rapporteur’s work to focus on the Internet, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and democratisation. For the first time, a [http://www.giswatch.org/en/country-report/intellectual-property-rights/new-zealand/ country report from New Zealand] was included. This proposal aims to build on this work and bring together APC’s New Zealand-based internet rights staff with New Zealand Internet legal and public policy networks to develop an innovative joint proposal for mutual benefit. The time is right to support [https://internetnz.net.nz/ InternetNZ] policy objectives (including its wider international engagement) by bringing these people together to develop a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index. This index would attempt to scope the human rights that NZ citizens should enjoy in respect to their internet activity.

'''Objectives'''

Stimulate and support awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet 
Document and promote Internet freedom in New Zealand 
Monitor uptake of the Special Rapporteur’s work on freedom of expression and the Internet 
Document the NZ public’s views on internet freedom/other rights issues and explore the public legitimacy of a proposed set of internet rights.
 

'''Activities'''

Development of an Internet Freedom Index in light of the Special Rapporteur’s framework 
Analysis of national context including literature review and analysis of selected issues 
Convening the expert group 
Consultations during the IGF 2012 
Analysis of existing survey data from WIPNZ and other sources and further exploring of NZ public opinion on these matters 
Presentation of the draft Internet Freedom Index by March 2013 

'''Project Team'''

Joy Liddicoat, Internet Rights Project Coordinator, APC, based in New Zealand 
Judge David Harvey, New Zealand District Court 
Dr. Charles Crothers, Auckland University of Technology 
Dr Judy McGregor, New Zealand Human Rights Commission (until Dec 21 2012), thereafter, Auckland University of Technology 
Shawna Finnegan, Internet Rights Project assistant, APC 
Alexandra Groome, Intern, APC 

'''Outputs'''

Report on a development of draft Internet Freedom Index 
Preliminary research on New Zealand in light of the draft Index 
Open consultation meeting on the proposed Internet Freedom Index (New Zealand) 
If available within funding parameters, an inaugural report assessing Internet Freedom in New Zealand to be available for the 2013 Net Hui 2013 
An infographic which depicts the findings and can be used for promotion of an open and uncapturable Internet. 

* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [http://freedomindex.apc.org/images/c/cd/1_Formal_Internet_Res_HRC20.pdf United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Freedom of Expression and the Internet 2012]

File:NZ Draft Monitoring Framework 01122012.docx

2012-12-19T04:07:49Z

Joy:

This document contains a checklist for testing freedom of expression and the Internet based on the existing Frank La Rue framework. The project team is working to develop this for, and test this in, the New Zealand context.

File:NZ Draft Monitoring Framework 01122012.docx

2012-12-19T04:06:43Z

Joy: This document contains a checklist for testing freedom of expression and the Internet based on the Frank La Rue framework. The project team is working to develop for and test this in the New Zealand context.

This document contains a checklist for testing freedom of expression and the Internet based on the Frank La Rue framework. The project team is working to develop for and test this in the New Zealand context.

Main Page

2012-12-19T03:57:11Z

Joy:

[[File:Inz-logo.png|118px]]

This is a shared workspace for a project funded by [https://internetnz.net.nz/ InternetNZ] to develop an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context. We invite comments on this [[draft index]], as well as broader discussion based on current internet-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

'''Developing a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index'''

Despite the critical importance of an open and uncapturable Internet, New Zealand public policy and legal discourse on Internet freedoms has remained stubbornly sparse. New Zealand legal publications (such as LawTalk and The New Zealand Law Journal) have little critical analysis of Internet related regulatory measures and discourse is dominated by a narrow range of issues such as intellectual property, privacy and criminal law (for example, online fraud). Concepts of internet rights and freedoms remain inadequately explored by mainstream legal and public policy advocates, although recent cases, such as Megaupload, and discussions at the two successful [http://2012-south.nethui.org.nz/ Net Hui] have sparked debate. At the same time, extensive reform of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory systems (inextricably linked to fundamental issues of an accessible, affordable Internet) have been taking place alongside the [http://www.lawcom.govt.nz/ Law Commission] proposals for regulation of new media. The Commission’s important work has also highlighted research gaps. Yet there are few tools by which the local Internet community can broadly measure the current state of their Internet freedom. Nor are there adequate tools for prompting wider debate and improving awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet outside of individual (or sectoral) policy and regulatory proposals. This initiative aims to address these gaps by developing an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context.

'''Background'''

The [[2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression]] focused on the Internet. The report considered general human rights principles on freedom of opinion and expression, whether these apply to the internet and a number of issues: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content, criminalizing of legitimate expression, imposition of Internet intermediary liability, the implications of disconnecting users including on the grounds of intellectual property rights violations, cyber-attacks, privacy and data protection, and Internet access. In doing so, the Rapporteur developed a broad framework for assessing freedom of expression on the Internet. Despite a history of being a strong international voice for human rights and freedoms across successive governments, New Zealand has been surprisingly absent from these international initiatives.

[http://www.apc.org/ The Association for Progressive Communications], in its 2011 annual edition of [[Global Information Society Watch]] drew on the Special Rapporteur’s work to focus on the Internet, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and democratisation. For the first time, a [http://www.giswatch.org/en/country-report/intellectual-property-rights/new-zealand/ country report from New Zealand] was included. This proposal aims to build on this work and bring together APC’s New Zealand-based internet rights staff with New Zealand Internet legal and public policy networks to develop an innovative joint proposal for mutual benefit. The time is right to support [https://internetnz.net.nz/ InternetNZ] policy objectives (including its wider international engagement) by bringing these people together to develop a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index. This index would attempt to scope the human rights that NZ citizens should enjoy in respect to their internet activity.

'''Objectives'''

Stimulate and support awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet 
Document and promote Internet freedom in New Zealand 
Monitor uptake of the Special Rapporteur’s work on freedom of expression and the Internet 
Document the NZ public’s views on internet freedom/other rights issues and explore the public legitimacy of a proposed set of internet rights.
 

'''Activities'''

Development of an Internet Freedom Index in light of the Special Rapporteur’s framework 
Analysis of national context including literature review and analysis of selected issues 
Convening the expert group 
Consultations during the IGF 2012 
Analysis of existing survey data from WIPNZ and other sources and further exploring of NZ public opinion on these matters 
Presentation of the draft Internet Freedom Index by March 2013 

'''Project Team'''

Joy Liddicoat, Internet Rights Project Coordinator, APC, based in New Zealand 
Judge David Harvey, New Zealand District Court 
Dr. Charles Crothers, Auckland University of Technology 
Dr Judy McGregor, New Zealand Human Rights Commission (until Dec 21 2012), thereafter, Auckland University of Technology 
Shawna Finnegan, Internet Rights Project assistant, APC 
Alexandra Groome, Intern, APC 

'''Outputs'''

Report on a development of draft Internet Freedom Index 
Preliminary research on New Zealand in light of the draft Index 
Open consultation meeting on the proposed Internet Freedom Index (New Zealand) 
If available within funding parameters, an inaugural report assessing Internet Freedom in New Zealand to be available for the 2013 Net Hui 2013 
An infographic which depicts the findings and can be used for promotion of an open and uncapturable Internet. 

* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [http://freedomindex.apc.org/images/c/cd/1_Formal_Internet_Res_HRC20.pdf United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Freedom of Expression and the Internet 2012]

Main Page

2012-12-11T00:27:30Z

Joy:

Main Page

2012-12-11T00:27:00Z

Joy:

[[File:Inz-logo.png|118px]]

This is a shared workspace for a project funded by [https://internetnz.net.nz/ InternetNZ] to develop an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context. We invite comments on this draft index, as well as broader discussion based on current internet-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

'''Developing a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index'''

Despite the critical importance of an open and uncapturable Internet, New Zealand public policy and legal discourse on Internet freedoms has remained stubbornly sparse. New Zealand legal publications (such as LawTalk and The New Zealand Law Journal) have little critical analysis of Internet related regulatory measures and discourse is dominated by a narrow range of issues such as intellectual property, privacy and criminal law (for example, online fraud). Concepts of internet rights and freedoms remain inadequately explored by mainstream legal and public policy advocates, although recent cases, such as Megaupload, and discussions at the two successful [http://2012-south.nethui.org.nz/ Net Hui] have sparked debate. At the same time, extensive reform of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory systems (inextricably linked to fundamental issues of an accessible, affordable Internet) have been taking place alongside the [http://www.lawcom.govt.nz/ Law Commission] proposals for regulation of new media. The Commission’s important work has also highlighted research gaps. Yet there are few tools by which the local Internet community can broadly measure the current state of their Internet freedom. Nor are there adequate tools for prompting wider debate and improving awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet outside of individual (or sectoral) policy and regulatory proposals. This initiative aims to address these gaps by developing an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context.

'''Background'''

The [[2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression]] focused on the Internet. The report considered general human rights principles on freedom of opinion and expression, whether these apply to the internet and a number of issues: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content, criminalizing of legitimate expression, imposition of Internet intermediary liability, the implications of disconnecting users including on the grounds of intellectual property rights violations, cyber-attacks, privacy and data protection, and Internet access. In doing so, the Rapporteur developed a broad framework for assessing freedom of expression on the Internet. Despite a history of being a strong international voice for human rights and freedoms across successive governments, New Zealand has been surprisingly absent from these international initiatives.

[http://www.apc.org/ The Association for Progressive Communications], in its 2011 annual edition of [[Global Information Society Watch]] drew on the Special Rapporteur’s work to focus on the Internet, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and democratisation. For the first time, a [http://www.giswatch.org/en/country-report/intellectual-property-rights/new-zealand/ country report from New Zealand] was included. This proposal aims to build on this work and bring together APC’s New Zealand-based internet rights staff with New Zealand Internet legal and public policy networks to develop an innovative joint proposal for mutual benefit. The time is right to support [https://internetnz.net.nz/ InternetNZ] policy objectives (including its wider international engagement) by bringing these people together to develop a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index. This index would attempt to scope the human rights that NZ citizens should enjoy in respect to their internet activity.

'''Objectives'''

Stimulate and support awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet 
Document and promote Internet freedom in New Zealand 
Monitor uptake of the Special Rapporteur’s work on freedom of expression and the Internet 
Document the NZ public’s views on internet freedom/other rights issues and explore the public legitimacy of a proposed set of internet rights.
 

'''Activities'''

Development of an Internet Freedom Index in light of the Special Rapporteur’s framework 
Analysis of national context including literature review and analysis of selected issues 
Convening the expert group 
Consultations during the IGF 2012 
Analysis of existing survey data from WIPNZ and other sources and further exploring of NZ public opinion on these matters 
Presentation of the draft Internet Freedom Index by March 2013 

'''Project Team'''

Joy Liddicoat, Internet Rights Project Coordinator, APC, based in Welllington 
Judge David Harvey, New Zealand District Court 
Dr. Charles Crothers, Auckland University of Technology 
Dr Judy McGregor, New Zealand Human Rights Commission (until Dec 21 2012), thereafter, Auckland University of Technology 
Shawna Finnegan, Internet Rights Project assistant, APC 
Alexandra Groome, Intern, APC 

'''Outputs'''

Report on a development of draft Internet Freedom Index 
Preliminary research on New Zealand in light of the draft Index 
Open consultation meeting on the proposed Internet Freedom Index (New Zealand) 
If available within funding parameters, an inaugural report assessing Internet Freedom in New Zealand to be available for the 2013 Net Hui 2013 
An infographic which depicts the findings and can be used for promotion of an open and uncapturable Internet. 

* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Global Information Society Watch

2012-11-30T00:28:50Z

Joy: Created page with "'''Global Information Society Watch 2011''' [http://www.giswatch.org/en/2011]"

'''Global Information Society Watch 2011'''

[http://www.giswatch.org/en/2011]

Main Page

2012-11-30T00:26:46Z

Joy:

[[File:Inz-logo.png|118px]]

This is a shared workspace for a project funded by InternetNZ to develop an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context. We invite comments on this draft index, as well as broader discussion based on current internet-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

'''Developing a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index'''

Despite the critical importance of an open and uncapturable Internet, New Zealand public policy and legal discourse on Internet freedoms has remained stubbornly sparse. New Zealand legal publications (such as LawTalk and The New Zealand Law Journal) have little critical analysis of Internet related regulatory measures and discourse is dominated by a narrow range of issues such as intellectual property, privacy and criminal law (for example, online fraud). Concepts of internet rights and freedoms remain inadequately explored by mainstream legal and public policy advocates, although recent cases, such as Megaupload, and discussions at the two successful Net Hui have sparked debate. At the same time, extensive reform of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory systems (inextricably linked to fundamental issues of an accessible, affordable Internet) have been taking place alongside Law Commission proposals for regulation of new media. The Commission’s important work has also highlighted research gaps. Yet there are few tools by which the local Internet community can broadly measure the current state of their Internet freedom. Nor are there adequate tools for prompting wider debate and improving awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet outside of individual (or sectoral) policy and regulatory proposals. This initiative aims to address these gaps by developing an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context.

'''Background'''

The [[2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression]] focussed on the Internet. The report considered general human rights principles on freedom of opinion and expression, whether these apply to the internet and a number of issues: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content, criminalizing of legitimate expression, imposition of Internet intermediary liability, the implications of disconnecting users including on the grounds of intellectual property rights violations, cyber-attacks, privacy and data protection, and Internet access. In doing so, the Rapporteur developed a broad framework for assessing freedom of expression on the Internet. Despite a history of being a strong international voice for human rights and freedoms across successive governments, New Zealand has been surprisingly absent from these international initiatives.

APC, in its 2011 annual edition of [[Global Information Society Watch]] drew on the Special Rapporteur’s work to focus on the Internet, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and democratisation. For the first time, a country report from New Zealand was included. This proposal aims to build on this work and bring together APC’s New Zealand-based internet rights staff with New Zealand Internet legal and public policy networks to develop an innovative joint proposal for mutual benefit. The time is right to support InternetNZ policy objectives (including its wider international engagement) by bringing these people together to develop a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index. This index would attempt to scope the human rights that NZ citizens should enjoy in respect to their internet activity.

'''Objectives'''

Stimulate and support awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet 
Document and promote Internet freedom in New Zealand 
Monitor uptake of the Special Rapporteur’s work on freedom of expression and the Internet 
Document the NZ public’s views on internet freedom/other rights issues and explore the public legitimacy of a proposed set of internet rights.
 
'''Activities'''

Development of an Internet Freedom Index in light of the Special Rapporteur’s framework 
Analysis of national context including literature review and analysis of selected issues 
Convening the expert group 
Consultations during the IGF 2012 
Analysis of existing survey data from WIPNZ and other sources and further exploring of NZ public opinion on these matters 
Presentation of the draft Internet Freedom Index by March 2013 

'''Outputs'''

Report on a development of draft Internet Freedom Index 
Preliminary research on New Zealand in light of the draft Index 
Open consultation meeting on the proposed Internet Freedom Index (New Zealand) 
If available within funding parameters, an inaugural report assessing Internet Freedom in New Zealand to be available for the 2013 Net Hui 2013 
An infographic which depicts the findings and can be used for promotion of an open and uncapturable Internet. 

* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Main Page

2012-11-30T00:26:21Z

Joy:

[[File:Inz-logo.png|118px]]

This is a shared workspace for a project funded by InternetNZ to develop an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context. We invite comments on this draft index, as well as broader discussion based on current internet-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

'''Developing a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index'''

Despite the critical importance of an open and uncapturable Internet, New Zealand public policy and legal discourse on Internet freedoms has remained stubbornly sparse. New Zealand legal publications (such as LawTalk and The New Zealand Law Journal) have little critical analysis of Internet related regulatory measures and discourse is dominated by a narrow range of issues such as intellectual property, privacy and criminal law (for example, online fraud). Concepts of internet rights and freedoms remain inadequately explored by mainstream legal and public policy advocates, although recent cases, such as Megaupload, and discussions at the two successful Net Hui have sparked debate. At the same time, extensive reform of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory systems (inextricably linked to fundamental issues of an accessible, affordable Internet) have been taking place alongside Law Commission proposals for regulation of new media. The Commission’s important work has also highlighted research gaps. Yet there are few tools by which the local Internet community can broadly measure the current state of their Internet freedom. Nor are there adequate tools for prompting wider debate and improving awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet outside of individual (or sectoral) policy and regulatory proposals. This initiative aims to address these gaps by developing an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context.

'''Background'''

The [[2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression]] focussed on the Internet. The report considered general human rights principles on freedom of opinion and expression, whether these apply to the internet and a number of issues: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content, criminalizing of legitimate expression, imposition of Internet intermediary liability, the implications of disconnecting users including on the grounds of intellectual property rights violations, cyber-attacks, privacy and data protection, and Internet access. In doing so, the Rapporteur developed a broad framework for assessing freedom of expression on the Internet. Despite a history of being a strong international voice for human rights and freedoms across successive governments, New Zealand has been surprisingly absent from these international initiatives.

APC, in its 2011 annual edition of [Global Information Society Watch] drew on the Special Rapporteur’s work to focus on the Internet, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and democratisation. For the first time, a country report from New Zealand was included. This proposal aims to build on this work and bring together APC’s New Zealand-based internet rights staff with New Zealand Internet legal and public policy networks to develop an innovative joint proposal for mutual benefit. The time is right to support InternetNZ policy objectives (including its wider international engagement) by bringing these people together to develop a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index. This index would attempt to scope the human rights that NZ citizens should enjoy in respect to their internet activity.

'''Objectives'''

Stimulate and support awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet 
Document and promote Internet freedom in New Zealand 
Monitor uptake of the Special Rapporteur’s work on freedom of expression and the Internet 
Document the NZ public’s views on internet freedom/other rights issues and explore the public legitimacy of a proposed set of internet rights.
 
'''Activities'''

Development of an Internet Freedom Index in light of the Special Rapporteur’s framework 
Analysis of national context including literature review and analysis of selected issues 
Convening the expert group 
Consultations during the IGF 2012 
Analysis of existing survey data from WIPNZ and other sources and further exploring of NZ public opinion on these matters 
Presentation of the draft Internet Freedom Index by March 2013 

'''Outputs'''

Report on a development of draft Internet Freedom Index 
Preliminary research on New Zealand in light of the draft Index 
Open consultation meeting on the proposed Internet Freedom Index (New Zealand) 
If available within funding parameters, an inaugural report assessing Internet Freedom in New Zealand to be available for the 2013 Net Hui 2013 
An infographic which depicts the findings and can be used for promotion of an open and uncapturable Internet. 

* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Freedom Index:Community portal

2012-11-30T00:24:57Z

Joy:

'''Resources'''

AUT University: World Internet Project
[http://www.aut.ac.nz/research/research-institutes/icdc/projects/world-internet-project]

World Internet Project: New Zealand Report
[http://www.aut.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/252077/WorldInternetProjectNZ_2011final.pdf]

New Zealand Human Rights Commission (2010) Freedom of Opinion and Expression
[http://www.hrc.co.nz/hrc_new/hrc/cms/files/documents/15-Dec-2010_12-40-16_Chapter_9.pp122-139.pdf]

Freedom Index:Community portal

2012-11-30T00:23:12Z

Joy:

'''Resources'''

AUT University: World Internet Project
[http://www.aut.ac.nz/research/research-institutes/icdc/projects/world-internet-project]

World Internet Project: New Zealand Report
[http://www.internetnz.net.nz/system/files/.../WIPNZ-2009-Full-Report.pdf]

New Zealand Human Rights Commission (2010) Freedom of Opinion and Expression
[http://www.hrc.co.nz/hrc_new/hrc/cms/files/documents/15-Dec-2010_12-40-16_Chapter_9.pp122-139.pdf]

Freedom Index:Community portal

2012-11-30T00:22:45Z

Joy:

""Resources""

AUT University: World Internet Project
[http://www.aut.ac.nz/research/research-institutes/icdc/projects/world-internet-project]

World Internet Project: New Zealand Report
[http://www.internetnz.net.nz/system/files/.../WIPNZ-2009-Full-Report.pdf]

New Zealand Human Rights Commission (2010) Freedom of Opinion and Expression
[http://www.hrc.co.nz/hrc_new/hrc/cms/files/documents/15-Dec-2010_12-40-16_Chapter_9.pp122-139.pdf]

Freedom Index:Community portal

2012-11-30T00:19:11Z

Joy: Created page with """Resources"" AUT University: World Internet Project [http://www.aut.ac.nz/research/research-institutes/icdc/projects/world-internet-project] World Internet Project: New Ze..."

Main Page

2012-11-30T00:15:22Z

Joy:

[[File:Inz-logo.png|118px]]

This is a shared workspace for a project funded by InternetNZ to develop an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context. We invite comments on this draft index, as well as broader discussion based on current internet-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

'''Developing a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index'''

Despite the critical importance of an open and uncapturable Internet, New Zealand public policy and legal discourse on Internet freedoms has remained stubbornly sparse. New Zealand legal publications (such as LawTalk and The New Zealand Law Journal) have little critical analysis of Internet related regulatory measures and discourse is dominated by a narrow range of issues such as intellectual property, privacy and criminal law (for example, online fraud). Concepts of internet rights and freedoms remain inadequately explored by mainstream legal and public policy advocates, although recent cases, such as Megaupload, and discussions at the two successful Net Hui have sparked debate. At the same time, extensive reform of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory systems (inextricably linked to fundamental issues of an accessible, affordable Internet) have been taking place alongside Law Commission proposals for regulation of new media. The Commission’s important work has also highlighted research gaps. Yet there are few tools by which the local Internet community can broadly measure the current state of their Internet freedom. Nor are there adequate tools for prompting wider debate and improving awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet outside of individual (or sectoral) policy and regulatory proposals. This initiative aims to address these gaps by developing an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context.

'''Background'''

The [[2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression]] focussed on the Internet. The report considered general human rights principles on freedom of opinion and expression, whether these apply to the internet and a number of issues: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content, criminalizing of legitimate expression, imposition of Internet intermediary liability, the implications of disconnecting users including on the grounds of intellectual property rights violations, cyber-attacks, privacy and data protection, and Internet access. In doing so, the Rapporteur developed a broad framework for assessing freedom of expression on the Internet. Despite a history of being a strong international voice for human rights and freedoms across successive governments, New Zealand has been surprisingly absent from these international initiatives.

APC, in its 2011 annual edition of Global Information Society Watch drew on the Special Rapporteur’s work to focus on the Internet, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and democratisation. For the first time, a country report from New Zealand was included. This proposal aims to build on this work and bring together APC’s New Zealand-based internet rights staff with New Zealand Internet legal and public policy networks to develop an innovative joint proposal for mutual benefit. The time is right to support InternetNZ policy objectives (including its wider international engagement) by bringing these people together to develop a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index. This index would attempt to scope the human rights that NZ citizens should enjoy in respect to their internet activity.

'''Objectives'''

Stimulate and support awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet 
Document and promote Internet freedom in New Zealand 
Monitor uptake of the Special Rapporteur’s work on freedom of expression and the Internet 
Document the NZ public’s views on internet freedom/other rights issues and explore the public legitimacy of a proposed set of internet rights.
 
'''Activities'''

Development of an Internet Freedom Index in light of the Special Rapporteur’s framework 
Analysis of national context including literature review and analysis of selected issues 
Convening the expert group 
Consultations during the IGF 2012 
Analysis of existing survey data from WIPNZ and other sources and further exploring of NZ public opinion on these matters 
Presentation of the draft Internet Freedom Index by March 2013 

'''Outputs'''

Report on a development of draft Internet Freedom Index 
Preliminary research on New Zealand in light of the draft Index 
Open consultation meeting on the proposed Internet Freedom Index (New Zealand) 
If available within funding parameters, an inaugural report assessing Internet Freedom in New Zealand to be available for the 2013 Net Hui 2013 
An infographic which depicts the findings and can be used for promotion of an open and uncapturable Internet. 

* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression

2012-11-30T00:08:15Z

Joy:

[The full report is available here:]
[http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/docs/17session/a.hrc.17.27_en.pdf]

[Summary "This report explores key trends and challenges to the right of all individuals to seek,
receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds through the Internet. The Special
Rapporteur underscores the unique and transformative nature of the Internet not only to
enable individuals to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression, but also a
range of other human rights, and to promote the progress of society as a whole. Chapter III
of the report underlines the applicability of international human rights norms and standards
on the right to freedom of opinion and expression to the Internet as a communication
medium, and sets out the exceptional circumstances under which the dissemination of
certain types of information may be restricted. Chapters IV and V address two dimensions
of Internet access respectively: (a) access to content; and (b) access to the physical and
technical infrastructure required to access the Internet in the first place. More specifically,
chapter IV outlines some of the ways in which States are increasingly censoring
information online, namely through: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content;
criminalization of legitimate expression; imposition of intermediary liability; disconnecting
users from Internet access, including on the basis of intellectual property rights law; cyberattacks;
and inadequate protection of the right to privacy and data protection. Chapter V
addresses the issue of universal access to the Internet. The Special Rapporteur intends to
explore this topic further in his future report to the General Assembly. Chapter VI contains
the Special Rapporteur’s conclusions and recommendations concerning the main subjects
of the report"]

2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression

2012-11-30T00:06:56Z

Joy:

[http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/docs/17session/a.hrc.17.27_en.pdf]

["This report explores key trends and challenges to the right of all individuals to seek,
receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds through the Internet. The Special
Rapporteur underscores the unique and transformative nature of the Internet not only to
enable individuals to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression, but also a
range of other human rights, and to promote the progress of society as a whole. Chapter III
of the report underlines the applicability of international human rights norms and standards
on the right to freedom of opinion and expression to the Internet as a communication
medium, and sets out the exceptional circumstances under which the dissemination of
certain types of information may be restricted. Chapters IV and V address two dimensions
of Internet access respectively: (a) access to content; and (b) access to the physical and
technical infrastructure required to access the Internet in the first place. More specifically,
chapter IV outlines some of the ways in which States are increasingly censoring
information online, namely through: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content;
criminalization of legitimate expression; imposition of intermediary liability; disconnecting
users from Internet access, including on the basis of intellectual property rights law; cyberattacks;
and inadequate protection of the right to privacy and data protection. Chapter V
addresses the issue of universal access to the Internet. The Special Rapporteur intends to
explore this topic further in his future report to the General Assembly. Chapter VI contains
the Special Rapporteur’s conclusions and recommendations concerning the main subjects
of the report"]

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This is a shared workspace for a project funded by InternetNZ to develop an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context. We invite comments on this draft index, as well as broader discussion based on current internet-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

'''Developing a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index'''

Despite the critical importance of an open and uncapturable Internet, New Zealand public policy and legal discourse on Internet freedoms has remained stubbornly sparse. New Zealand legal publications (such as LawTalk and The New Zealand Law Journal) have little critical analysis of Internet related regulatory measures and discourse is dominated by a narrow range of issues such as intellectual property, privacy and criminal law (for example, online fraud). Concepts of internet rights and freedoms remain inadequately explored by mainstream legal and public policy advocates, although recent cases, such as Megaupload, and discussions at the two successful Net Hui have sparked debate. At the same time, extensive reform of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory systems (inextricably linked to fundamental issues of an accessible, affordable Internet) have been taking place alongside Law Commission proposals for regulation of new media. The Commission’s important work has also highlighted research gaps. Yet there are few tools by which the local Internet community can broadly measure the current state of their Internet freedom. Nor are there adequate tools for prompting wider debate and improving awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet outside of individual (or sectoral) policy and regulatory proposals. This initiative aims to address these gaps by developing an Internet Freedom Index suitable for the New Zealand context.

'''Background'''

The [[2011 annual report of the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression]] focussed on the Internet. The report considered general human rights principles on freedom of opinion and expression, whether these apply to the internet and a number of issues: arbitrary blocking or filtering of content, criminalizing of legitimate expression, imposition of Internet intermediary liability, the implications of disconnecting users including on the grounds of intellectual property rights violations, cyber-attacks, privacy and data protection, and Internet access. In doing so, the Rapporteur developed a broad framework for assessing freedom of expression on the Internet. Despite a history of being a strong international voice for human rights and freedoms across successive governments, New Zealand has been surprisingly absent from these international initiatives.

APC5, in its 2011 annual edition of Global Information Society Watch drew on the Special Rapporteur’s work to focus on the Internet, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and democratisation. For the first time, a country report from New Zealand was included. This proposal aims to build on this work and bring together APC’s New Zealand-based internet rights staff with New Zealand Internet legal and public policy networks to develop an innovative joint proposal for mutual benefit. The time is right to support InternetNZ policy objectives (including its wider international engagement) by bringing these people together to develop a New Zealand Internet Freedom Index. This index would attempt to scope the human rights that NZ citizens should enjoy in respect to their internet activity.

'''Objectives'''

Stimulate and support awareness of the importance of an open and uncapturable Internet 
Document and promote Internet freedom in New Zealand 
Monitor uptake of the Special Rapporteur’s work on freedom of expression and the Internet 
Document the NZ public’s views on internet freedom/other rights issues and explore the public legitimacy of a proposed set of internet rights.
 
'''Activities'''

Development of an Internet Freedom Index in light of the Special Rapporteur’s framework 
Analysis of national context including literature review and analysis of selected issues 
Convening the expert group 
Consultations during the IGF 2012 
Analysis of existing survey data from WIPNZ and other sources and further exploring of NZ public opinion on these matters 
Presentation of the draft Internet Freedom Index by March 2013 

'''Outputs'''

Report on a development of draft Internet Freedom Index 
Preliminary research on New Zealand in light of the draft Index 
Open consultation meeting on the proposed Internet Freedom Index (New Zealand) 
If available within funding parameters, an inaugural report assessing Internet Freedom in New Zealand to be available for the 2013 Net Hui 2013 
An infographic which depicts the findings and can be used for promotion of an open and uncapturable Internet. 

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United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Freedom of Expression and the Internet 2012