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internet access: human right?. heated debate bbc poll un special rapporteur un human rights committee. two dimensions content connectivity. human rights framework content – political – 1 st – refrain connectivity – social? – 2 nd – proactive any 3 rd ? not b/w distinction.
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heated debate bbc poll un special rapporteur un human rights committee
two dimensions content connectivity
human rights framework content – political –1st– refrain connectivity – social? – 2nd– proactive any 3rd? not b/w distinction
human rights framework dependence limitations
1. sui generis right vs. derivative rationale internet: novelty? fundamental? derivative: enough? precedent what about art 8 eucfr
art 19 iccpr • everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression … include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice
art 19 iccpr: commentary • … take account of the extent to which developments inict… have substantially changed communication practices … should take all necessary steps to foster the independence of these new media and to ensure access of individuals thereto
2. codification 1st vs. 2nd positive obligation: intensity protection: strength
3. new borders in cyberspace digital divide cyberspace: (state) control impact: connectivity & content response: human rights
summary internet access: two dimensions sui generis right vs. derivative codification new borders in cyberspace
conclusions debate: maturing yet not ready if cfr drafted today: most probably include
human rights in the digital era unileeds 16 sep 2011 dariusz.kloza@vub.ac.be paul.de.hert@vub.ac.be vub.ac.be/LSTS cpdpconferences.org fb: ip & it law enthusiasts