The world's first cybercrime treaty is being hastily redrafted after Internet lobby groups assailed it as a threat to human rights that could have "a chilling effect on the free flow of information and ideas." The Council of Europe, a 41-nation . . . . The world's first cybercrime treaty is being hastily redrafted after Internet lobby groups assailed it as a threat to human rights that could have "a chilling effect on the free flow of information and ideas." The Council of Europe, a 41-nation human rights watchdog based in Strasbourg drawing up the treaty, plans to issue a new draft late this week to clarify passages that led to what it sees as serious misunderstandings, a senior official said. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . The initial global agreement on cyber offenses is undergoing revisions due to apprehensions voiced by digital rights advocates regarding potential impacts on civil liberties.. Cybercrime Treaty, Human Rights, Digital Policy, Internet Freedom. . Anthony Pell
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