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“In the real world, respect for national sovereignty is a fundamental principle recognized in the international legal system. However, due to the cross-border nature of cyberspace, ensuring national sovereignty in cyberspace is a new and complicated issue," said delegate Luu Ba Mac (Vietnam).
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| Scene of the thematic discussion session No. 1. Photo: QUANG PHUC |
On the afternoon of September 15, within the framework of the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, delegate Luu Ba Mac (Vietnam) said that the digital transformation process is taking place in countries at different levels, showing that the most important foundational factor for the digital transformation process is to perfect institutions and policies, take people as the center, link digital transformation with sustainable development and leave no one behind. In addition, the digital transformation process raises discussions about national sovereignty in cyberspace.
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Delegate Luu Ba Mac (Vietnam) |
“In the real world, respect for national sovereignty is a fundamental principle recognized in the international legal system. However, due to the cross-border nature of cyberspace, ensuring national sovereignty in cyberspace is a new and complex issue. Ensuring sovereignty in cyberspace requires cooperation and coordination among countries in the region and the international community,” the delegate emphasized.
Commenting on the issue, Ms. Yetunde Bakare, Director of YIAGA Africa based in Nigeria, said that according to 2023 statistics, there are currently 5.4 billion people in the world, equivalent to 67% of the global population using the internet, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2018.
“It is worth noting the difference in internet access between different social classes and different ages. The issue is how we can narrow the gap in digital development and digital capacity in the context of digital transformation. There needs to be policies to promote investment in digital skills for the younger and older generations to ensure inclusiveness,” the female delegate said.
In addition, Ms. Yetunde Bakare suggested promoting public-private partnerships and relations with social organizations to ensure inclusive development, connect all classes together, have the same strategy and support digital inclusion policies.
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Mrs. Yetunde Bakare |
Congresswoman Cynthia Lopez Castro (Mexico) proposed designing strict punishment policies for violations in cyberspace.
Cynthia Lopez Castro said Mexico has an Olympia law that stems from the distribution of videos containing sexual content without consent - a violent act online that is not yet regulated by law. "We have succeeded in getting the Constitution to stipulate that this is a criminal offense, a violation of personal privacy. This law is also replicated in many states in Mexico and some countries.
Currently, Mexico has a female parliamentarian ratio of 50%, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court is a woman, the President of the National Assembly is a woman, Ms. Cynthia Lopez Castro said and hopes that parliaments together design similar laws to prevent violence against women online.
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