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The hosts argue that the media is aggressively propagating a "hacker meme" to justify increased internet regulation and the Budapest Convention. They cite the hacking of PBS and Anthony Weiner's claims as examples used to make the public fearful of online security threats.
International Strategy for Cyberspace and DNS Governance
The White House releases a fact sheet on its international strategy for cyberspace, asserting the right to use military force in response to hostile acts online. The hosts discuss the "harmonization" of cybercrime laws via the Budapest Convention and the ongoing struggle for control over the Domain Name System (DNS) between ICANN and the United Nations.
Hillary Clinton, Internet Freedom and the Budapest Convention
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered a speech on Internet freedom, denouncing terrorists, human traffickers, and child pornographers. During the address, she mentioned the ratification of the Budapest Cybercrime Convention. This treaty is highlighted as a potential tool for international law enforcement to regulate online activity under the guise of security.
Budapest Convention, Hate Speech and Xenophobia Definitions
The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime includes protocols that criminalize "insulting publicly" through a computer system based on race, religion, or national origin. The treaty also forbids the "gross minimization" of specific historical events or groups. The definition of xenophobia—an irrational dislike of people from other countries—is discussed as being overly broad and a threat to online freedom of speech.
