Motion proposed by PPDE: Endorsement of “Contract for the Web”
Text of the motion:
The General Assembly of Pirate Parties International supports and endorse the “Contract for the Web”
Presentation of the motion:
The Contract for the Web was launched by Sir Tim Berners-Lee form the Web Foundation on November 25th 2019 along with 160 organisation that support it.
The Web was designed to bring people together and make knowledge freely available. It has changed the world for good and improved the lives of billions. Yet, many people are still unable to access its benefits and, for others, the Web comes with too many unacceptable costs.
Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding the future of the Web. The Contract for the Web was created by representatives from over 80 organizations, representing governments, companies and civil society, and sets out commitments to guide digital policy agendas. To achieve the Contract’s goals, governments, companies, civil society and individuals must commit to sustained policy development, advocacy, and implementation of the Contract text.
Contract for the web indicates principles 1 to 3 are for governments, 4 to 6 are for companies, and 7 to 9 are for citizens:
- “Ensure everyone can connect to the internet”.
- “Keep all of the internet available, all of the time”.
- “Respect and protect people’s fundamental online privacy and data rights”.
- “Make the internet affordable and accessible to everyone”.
- “Respect and protect people’s privacy and personal data to build online trust”.
- “Develop technologies that support the best in humanity and challenge the worst”.
- “Be creators and collaborators on the Web”.
- “Build strong communities that respect civil discourse and human dignity”.
- “Fight for the Web”.
Official campaign website
Full text of the Contract for the Web
In case the motion is adopted, the GA task the PPI board to sign the endorsement of this initiative.
Support : Pirate Party of Germany
Rapporteur : Gregory