US signs Declaration for the Future of the Internet alongside 60 global partners

The United States, European Commission, and dozens of global partners have called for an open internet.

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The United States and 60 global partners have signed theDeclaration for the Future of the Internet (PDF). The White House highlighted the “trend of rising digital authoritarianism” in its briefing on the declaration. Signatories of the document have committed to creating a “single global Internet” that is open and that protects human rights.

“Globally, we are witnessing a trend of rising digital authoritarianism where some states act to repress freedom of expression, censor independent news sites, interfere with elections, promote disinformation, and deny their citizens other human rights,” said theWhite House.

The brief also points to other issues that prevent people around the world from accessing the web. “Millions of people still face barriers to access and cybersecurity risks and threats undermine the trust and reliability of networks.”

The White House outlined the principles of the document:

Below are the countries that have signed the declaration:

More countries are expected to sign the declaration in the future.

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