Realizing a New Global Cyberspace Framework

Zusammenfassung In many respects cyberspace has created a new world. The online phenomena encompass social! cultural! economic! and legal facets. Exceeding the present Internet Governance concept the book analyses the normative foundations and guiding principles of a global cyberspace regime that includes the exchange of people! businesses! governments! and other entities. Based on this assessment and philosophical theories the book attempts to outline a model for a general legal framework enshrining key principles of civil society (such as human rights! ethics). The proposed global framework! not in the form of a multilateral treaty but a morally convincing declaration! could then be complemented by additional polycentric regulations with binding effect! developed on the basis of multistakeholder participation in a multi-layer concept.