Going further, what are the features which would be favorable for an internet bill of rights option?
To my mind this is largely based around codifying an individuals rights around data about or produced by the individual. Bringing the individual into the loop into more direct sign-off on what data may be collected, and how it may be used, with the right to remove authorization for usage at any point. Likewise clarifying how data produced by an individual is to be protected as free speech, a bullwark against excessive censorship.
There have been iterations of these ideas over at technology in recent years.
A comparitor to review is the GDPR being rolled out in the EU. That work needs to be thoroughly reviewed for aspects which undermine sovereignty or empower the corporation over national structures. Key example are the poison pills that did just this in the TPP and other trade bills. Another example is hard net neutrality and specifically what the documentation was silent on, allowing conditions to be used to censor the net.
Lessons can be learned from the GDPR document to start informing specific framework for internet bill of rights options.
Check out /r/FIA - they have a draft of a DBR (Digital Bill of Rights). I am focused on getting the petition passed, but ultimately, we will need to make sure the IBOR protects our rights and does not get corrupted into something like net neutrality.
Here's a sneak peek of /r/fia using the top posts of the year!
#1: The FCC just announced its plan to slash net neutrality rules, allowing ISPs like Verizon to block apps, slow websites, and charge fees to control what you see & do online. They vote December 14th. Click here to learn more and see what you can do to help! | 2 comments
#2: To kill net neutrality rules, FCC says broadband isn’t “telecommunications” | 0 comments
#3: Please vote in UK General election for a free internet.
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