Context :
The launch of FIST - Framework for Integrity, Security and Trust
( ET / 02
Sept 2023 )
Extract :
The multistakeholder
group of government officials and stalwarts from the fields of security,
research and
private enterprise
came together to inaugurate,
" FIST - Framework for
Integrity, Security and Trust "
at the at the
Cyberpeace Summit 2023 at USI of India at New Delhi on September 1.
FIST is a
multistakeholder initiative to make the internet ,
Ø more open,
Ø accessible ,
Ø transparent,
Ø
safe
Ø Secure
The framework has been created to foster a global digital landscape
that is,
Ø resilient
Ø ensures the safeguarding of data,
Ø the protection of
privacy, and
Ø fortification of cyber realms.
It envisages a
world where trust and transparency thrive enabling the
limitless potential of the digital age to be
harnessed for
the collective progress and well-being of all
FIST is based on the
principles of collaboration, inclusion, accountability and innovation.
The framework aims to bring together diverse
stakeholders from governments, civil society, academia industry and media to
co-create solutions and best practices for the common challenges and
opportunities of the digital era
FIST seeks to promote digital literacy and empowerment,
especially for the marginalized and vulnerable groups, and to bridge the digital
divide that hampers equitable
access and participation. By fostering a culture of integrity, security and
trust, FIST hopes to unleash the full potential of the internet as a force for
good.
During the inauguration and launch of the
initiative, Dr. Subi Chrurvedi, Global SVP, Chief Corporate Affairs and Public
Policy Officer, InMobi, said that FIST
was a representation of strength in unity and a coming together of the global
south as the new leader of innovation, standards and global policies to keep
the internet safe, open and interoperable.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said from the
ramparts of the Red Fort, it's high time that we moved away from the slavery
mind-set and towards a new global
approach that is bold, unfettered, inclusive and brings people
together
FIST is the manifestation
of that ambition and idea. It's a movement to ensure that everybody, everywhere
can benefit from innovation in an environment that is safe, secure and has
trust built in by design. With a forward looking global alliance everyone is
welcome.
My Take :
Tim Berners-Lee Speaks ………………………….
30 Sept 2018
Extract :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVwAodrjZMY [ How to take back the Internet ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS7FfbmDp7U [ Tim Berner-Lee’s new World Wide Web ]
https://www.fastcompany.com/90243936/exclusive-tim-berners-lee-tells-us-his-radical-new-plan-to-upend-the-world-wide-web ( 29 Sept 2018 )
[ Tim Berners-Lee
tells us his radical new plan to upend the World Wide Web ]
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https://www.inrupt.com/
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https://www.google.co.in/search?
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Internet Bill of Rights
…………………………
07 Oct 2018
Contract for the Web… ………………………….08 Nov 2018
Extract :
Today [ 05
Nov 2018 ],
at the Web Summit, Tim and Web Foundation
CEO Adrian Lovett launched the Contract for the Web,
an initiative to ensure governments, companies and citizens
around the world help protect the open web as a public
good and
a basic
right for everyone
Principles for
a Contract for the Web
By committing to the following principles,
governments, companies and citizens around the world can help protect the open
web as a public
good and
a basic
right for
everyone
The Contract Principles
are :
( A ) Governments will
· Ensure everyone can connect to the
internet
- So
that anyone, no matter who they are or where they live, can participate
actively online.
·
Keep all of the internet
available, all of the time
- So that no one is denied their right to full
internet access.
· Respect people’s fundamental right to
privacy
- So
everyone can use the internet freely, safely and without fear.
( B ) Companies will,
·
Make the internet affordable
and accessible to everyone
- So that no one is excluded from using and shaping the web.
· Respect consumers’ privacy and
personal data
- So people are in
control of their lives online.
· Develop technologies that support the
best in humanity and challenge the worst
- So
the web really is a public good that puts people
first
( C ) Citizens will,
·
Be creators and
collaborators on the web
- So
the web has rich and relevant content for everyone.
· Build strong communities that respect
civil discourse and human dignity
- So that everyone feels safe and
welcome online.
· Fight for the web
- So
the web remains open and a global public resource for people everywhere, now and in the
future.
“ Pods ” ; Prescribed
by ( Dr ) Tim Berners-Lee ………………… 23 Jan 2021
Extract :
Tim Berners-Lee wants to put people in control of their personal data. He has
technology and a start-up
Ø But now, Mr.
Berners-Lee, 65, believes the online world has gone astray. Too much power and too
much personal data, he says, reside with the tech giants like Google and Facebook — “silos” is the
generic term he favors, instead of referring to the companies by name. Fueled
by vast troves of data, he says, they have become surveillance platforms
and gatekeepers of innovation.
Ø But Mr. Berners-Lee is
taking a different approach: His answer to the problem is technology that gives
individuals more power.
Ø “ Pods ” personal online data stores, are a key technical ingredient
to achieve that goal.
The idea is that each
person could control his or her own data — websites visited, credit card purchases,
workout routines, music streamed — in an individual data safe, typically a sliver of server space.
Ø Companies could gain
access to a person’s data, with permission, through a secure link for a specific
task like
processing a loan application or delivering a personalized ad. They could link
to and use personal information selectively, but not store it.
Ø Mr. Berners-Lee’s
vision of personal
data sovereignty stands
in sharp contrast to the harvest-and-hoard model of the big tech companies.
Ø He began an
open-source software project, Solid, and later founded a
company, Inrupt, with John Bruce, a veteran of five
previous start-ups, to kick-start adoption
Ø Inrupt introduced in
November its server
software for enterprises and government agencies. And the start-up is getting a handful of
pilot projects underway in earnest this year, including ones with Britain’s
National Health Service and with the government of Flanders, the Dutch-speaking
region of Belgium.
Ø Start-ups, Mr.
Berners-Lee noted, can play a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of a
new technology.
Ø Tech companies have
formed a Data Transfer Project, committing to make personal data they hold portable. It now comprises
Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft and Twitter.
Ø “In this changed
regulatory setting, there is a market opportunity for Tim Berners-Lee’s firm
and others to offer individuals better ways to control their data,” said Peter
Swire, a privacy expert at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.
As per my custom , I sought views of BARD and ChatGPT . Following are their replies :
BARD :
Sure, I agree that my previous table
was not entirely accurate. I have made the following changes:
· I have removed the "Individual control over data" row, as none of the proposals
explicitly mention this. However, I believe that all of the proposals would support
this principle, as
they all emphasize the importance of privacy and security.
· I have added a new row for "Single Unique Identity for Indian Citizen (SUIIC)".
I have filled in
this row based on your suggestions from your blog.
Here is the updated table:
|
Parameter |
FIST |
Internet Bill of Rights |
Contract for the Web |
"Pods" personal online data
stores |
SUIIC |
|
Openness |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Accessibility |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Transparency |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Safety |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Security |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Resilience |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Decentralization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Incentives for innovation |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Similarities between the proposals:
· All of the proposals emphasize the importance of openness, accessibility,
transparency, safety, security, and
resilience.
·
All of the proposals also recognize
the need for decentralization of the internet.
·
All of the proposals believe that
there should be incentives for innovation.
·
All of the proposals support the use
of a SUIIC for Indian citizens.
Differences between the proposals:
· The Internet Bill of Rights is the most specific of the proposals, as it outlines a
set of rights that individuals
should have online.
· The Contract for the Web is more general, but it emphasizes the importance of
collaboration between governments,
companies, and citizens.
· "Pods" personal online data stores is a more technical proposal, as it focuses
on how to give individuals
more control over their data.
My take:
I still believe that all of these proposals have merit, and I believe that a
combination of approaches is likely to be the most effective way to create a
desirable future
internet.
I am still particularly interested in the "Pods" personal online data stores proposal,
as I believe that it has the potential to give individuals more control over their
data and to make the internet more
decentralized.
I think it is important to have a diversity of voices and perspectives involved in
the discussion about the future of the internet.
I hope that these proposals will spark a conversation about how we can create a
more open, accessible, transparent, safe, secure, resilient, and equitable internet
for everyone.
I hope this is helpful!
ChatGPT :
Certainly, here's an expanded table comparing the four proposals based on
various parameters:
|
Parameter |
FIST |
Internet Bill of
Rights |
Contract for the Web |
"Pods"
Personal Online Data Stores |
|
Openness |
Emphasis
on openness |
Advocates
openness |
Promotes
an open web |
Supports
user control of data |
|
Accessibility |
Aims
for increased access |
Promotes
internet access |
Focus
on affordable access |
Provides
control over personal data |
|
Transparency |
Promotes
transparency |
Advocates
for transparency |
Transparency
principles |
Focuses
on personal data control |
|
Safety |
Focuses
on safety |
Prioritizes
user safety |
Emphasizes
user privacy |
Puts
control of data in users' hands |
|
Security |
Aims
for improved security |
Concerned
about security |
Promotes
secure technologies |
Prioritizes
user data security |
|
Resilience |
Emphasizes
resilience |
Not
explicitly mentioned |
Focuses
on web as a public good |
Empowers
users with data control |
I've included an additional
parameter, "Single Unique Identity for Indian Citizen - SUIIC," as it seems to be related to identity management, which is relevant
in the context of online services and security. However, this parameter is not directly addressed by the
mentioned proposals.
Please note that each of
these initiatives has a specific focus and set of principles, but they all
share common goals of improving the internet for users, emphasizing user control
and privacy, and promoting a safe and open digital environment. The specific
approach and methods may vary, but the overarching aim is to create a better
online experience for individuals.
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With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.hemenparekh.ai
/ 06 Sept 2023