Session
Round Table - U-shape - 60 Min
The COVID-19 outbreak, an international public health emergency, has not only caused isolation in physical space, but also intensified fragmentation in cyberspace. Amid this global pandemic, cyber attacks, cyber frauds, online disinformation, and hate speech are spreading more widely than ever, giving rise to cross-border regulatory, legal and ethical issues and profoundly impacting the global security and trust relationship in cyberspace. Against the backdrop of existing international governance, response and coordination mechanism in cyberspace to be improved, all the actors and entities in cyberspace should enhance exchanges and cooperation, through dialogue on trust building in cyberspace and its realization approach to explore the governance of online ecosystem and trustworthy use of emerging technologies, with a view to jointly rising up to global challenges of public health emergencies, and to joining hands in building a community with a shared future in cyberspace.
The proposed Open Forum will engage high-level delegates and renowned experts from governments, international organizations, enterprises, technical communities and think tanks in the global Internet sector. Starting from the topic of COVID-19 outbreak, the Forum, in accordance with the IGF 2020 programme thematic track of Trust, seeks to develop in-depth discussion on the trust building in cyberspace in the context of an international public health emergency. The Forum will share ideas and insights on the following topics: 1. Impact on the global cyberspace and changes to trust relationship in cyberspace imposed by international public health emergencies represented by the COVID-19 outbreak (e.g. cybersecurity, international cooperation, information disclosure and dissemination). 2. Role of Internet technological innovation in responding to international public health emergencies. 3. Approach to developing trust building mechanism in cyberspace amid an international public health emergency.
Bureau of International Cooperation, Cyberspace Administration of China
Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies
1. Address
Ms. Qi Xiaoxia, Director General, Bureau of International Cooperation, Cyberspace Administration of China
Prof. Werner Zorn, Father of the German Internet, Inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame
2. Keynote Speech
Session 1: The Impact of International Public Health Emergencies Represented by the COVID-19 on Global Cyberspace Governance and Trust Relationships
Mr. Paul Wilson, Director General, Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC)
Prof. Zhou Xiaohua, Fellow of the American Statistical Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Peking University Chair Professor
Prof. David Robertson, Vice Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering, University of Edinburgh
Prof. Dr. Dr. Ayad Al-Ani, Associated Member, Einstein Center Digital Future
Session 2: The Role of Internet Technology Innovation in Responding to International Public Health Emergencies
Prof. Kilnam Chon, Father of the Korean Internet, Inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame
Ms. Li Qian, Executive Expert of Legal and Policy Research Department, Alibaba Group
Mr. Koh King Kee, President of Centre for New Inclusive Asia
Session 3: Methods and Paths for Building Trust Mechanism in Cyberspace against the Backdrop of International Public Health Emergencies
Dr. Jiang Yang, Director of the Institute of International Governance, Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies
Prof. Luca Belli, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV)
3. Discussion
Mr. Karim Alwadi, Research Fellow, Renmin University of China
Mr. Oleg Abdurashitov, Head of CEO Office, Kaspersky
Li Yuxiao, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies
Li Yuxiao, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies
Delegate from Cyberspace Administration of China
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-Being
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
GOAL 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Report
Experts and scholars from China, the United States, Russia, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Malaysia, and Syria had in-depth exchanges on the impact of the epidemic on cyberspace, the role of Internet technology in the fight against the epidemic, and the trust building mechanism in cyberspace. To begin with, the Internet has enhanced mankind's ability to fight the epidemic, and technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data are playing a key role in epidemic prevention and control. Besides, the wide application of information technology also raises the concern on its security and personal data protection, with the trust deficit in cyberspace continuously increasing. What's more, as the epidemic continues to spread, all parties in the international community should give full play to the value of the internet, enhance the capacity of digital technology to fight against the epidemic, and build a trust mechanism based on the principles of responsibility, transparency, respect, understanding, openness and cooperation.
Against the backdrop of the epidemic, the Internet has become an integral part of economic and social development. The international community should fully unleash the potential of digital technology to fight the epidemic and boost economic and social development. In response to the issues exposed by the epidemic, such as cyber security, the spread of false information and the lack of protection on personal information, the international community should work together to strengthen governance and promote the establishment of a trust mechanism in cyberspace.
All the actors in cyberspace should strengthen communication and cooperation , jointly explore ways to build and realize a trust mechanism in cyberspace, ensure the credible use of ecological governance and emerging technologies in cyberspace, improve legislation on the protection of personal information, and jointly respond to various global risks and challenges.
Ms. Qi Xiaoxia, Director General, Bureau of International Cooperation, Cyberspace Administration of China
Prof. Werner Zorn, Father of the German Internet, Inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame
Mr. Paul Wilson, Director General, Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC)
Prof. Zhou Xiaohua, Fellow of the American Statistical Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Peking University Chair Professor
Prof. David Robertson, Vice Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering, University of Edinburgh
Prof. Dr. Dr. Ayad Al-Ani, Associated Member, Einstein Center Digital Future
Prof. Kilnam Chon, Father of the Korean Internet, Inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame
Ms. Li Qian, Executive Expert of Legal and Policy Research Department, Alibaba Group
Mr. Koh King Kee, President of Centre for New Inclusive Asia
Dr. Jiang Yang, Director of the Institute of International Governance, Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies
Prof. Luca Belli, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV)
Mr. Karim Alwadi, Research Fellow, Renmin University of China
Mr. Oleg Abdurashitov, Head of CEO Office, Kaspersky
not discussed in the forum
The COVID-19 outbreak, an international public health emergency, has not only caused isolation in physical space, but also intensified fragmentation in cyberspace. Amid this global pandemic, cyber attacks, cyber frauds, online disinformation, and hate speech are spreading more widely than ever, giving rise to cross-border regulatory, legal and ethical issues and profoundly impacting the global security and trust relationship in cyberspace. Against the backdrop of existing international governance, response and coordination mechanism in cyberspace to be improved, all the actors and entities in cyberspace should enhance exchanges and cooperation, through dialogue on trust building in cyberspace and its realization approach to explore the governance of online ecosystem and trustworthy use of emerging technologies, with a view to jointly rising up to global challenges of public health emergencies, and to joining hands in building a community with a shared future in cyberspace.
During the forum, all speakers agree that internet, digital technologies and digital economy play a critical role in combating COVID-19. There is far from enough to make all use of internet especially for fighting against COVID-19 and the cybersecurity risks are growing. Speakers think trust is the basis of cooperation and trust building mechanism are very important and urgent. They share the same views that trust building mechanism are very important. Dr. Jangyang propose a path for trust building mechanism focusing on building a community with a shared future in cyberspace.
Nowadays, with the increase usage of internet technology, the cybersecurity risk is growing and private data is leaking, Some of the experts suggest countries should establish and improve privacy data protection laws, the cooperate should offer trusted data service system based on blockchain technology and smart contract technology.
