![]() The second document, the Declaration on Responsible States Behavior in Cyberspace reminds states that international law also provides a framework for responses to attacks which are under the threshold of armed attacks. It acknowledged the applicability of existing international law in cyberspace, including taking measures against wrongful acts, and invited states ‘to publicly explain their views on how existing international law applies to States’ activities in cyberspace to the greatest extent possible’. The first document, a Joint Communiqué, recognised the risks for critical infrastructure as well as for interference in democratic processes. See more: UN GGE: Quo Vadis? ( Digital Watch newsletter, Issue 22, June 2017)Īt the G7 summit, the Taormina communiqué does not mention cybersecurity explicitly, but refers to the leaders’ commitment to ‘work together and with other partners to tackle cyber attacks and mitigate their impact on our critical infrastructures and the well-being of our societies’.Ĭyber issues achieved higher prominence at the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting (10–11 April 2017, Lucca, Italy) which adopted two important documents. G20 states agreeing not to conduct economic cyber-espionage against each other). This trend is already noticeable in the area of cybersecurity, where the last two years saw a fast growth in bilateral agreements and plurilateral arrangements (e.g. ![]() The first six months reinforced the trend of shifting from global discussions towards bilateral deals and plurilateral arrangements (Figure 1). In the anti-monopoly field, the major development was the European Commision fine of €2.42 billion against Google for non-compliance with EU antitrust rules. When they cannot tax directly, governments are tending to strike tax deals as Italy and Indonesia have done. From 1 July, Australia is applying a 10% goods and services tax on digital products and services from overseas that are bought in Australia. ![]() Tax authorities are following the creation of value in the digital economy and looking for ways to increase tax income. The Internet industry cannot be shielded any longer by the narrative of being a ‘different’ part of the economy. Governments worldwide are taxing the Internet industry and imposing fines for monopoly practices. Major actors are adopting ‘bottom line’ positions on money or power. Interest and power came into sharper focus. Realpolitik dominated digital policy since the start of the year. (10) Digital realpolitik: from values to interests It is based on the GIP Digital Watch observatory’s ongoing analysis of digital developments, summarised during the GIP briefings on the last Tuesday of every month and the Geneva Digital Watch newsletter.įor each of ten major trends, the number in brackets indicates their original ranking in January 2017. Each of the trends includes what to expect in Internet governance until the end of the year. ![]() This mid-year review provides an analysis of the main policy trends. The digital weather remains similar to the annual forecast for 2017. Internet growth and innovation triggered a few sunny spells. Various crises brought occasional storms. ![]() Six months into 2017, the digital weather remains unsettled.
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