Advancing responsible State behaviour in cyberspace
in the context of international security
A/RES/73/266
Expressing concern that these technologies and means can potentially be used
for purposes that are inconsistent with the objectives of maintaining international
stability and security and may adversely affect the integrity of the infrastructure of
States, to the detriment of their security in both civil and military fields,
Underscoring the need for enhanced coordination and cooperation among States
in combating the criminal misuse of information technologies,
Underlining the importance of respect for human rights and fundamental
freedoms in the use of information and communications techno logies,
Welcoming the effective work of the Group of Governmental Experts on
Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of
International Security and the 2010, 1 2013 2 and 2015 3 reports transmitted by the
Secretary-General,
Stressing the importance of the assessments and recommendations contained in
the reports of the Group of Governmental Experts,
Confirming the conclusions of the Group of Governmental Experts, in its 2013
and 2015 reports, that international law, and in particular the Charter of the United
Nations, is applicable and essential to maintaining peace and stability and promoting
an open, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful information and communications
technology environment, that voluntary and non-binding norms, rules and principles
of responsible behaviour of States in the use of information and communications
technologies can reduce risks to international peace, security and stability, and that,
given the unique attributes of such technologies, additional norms can be developed
over time,
Confirming also the conclusions of the Group of Governmental Experts that
voluntary confidence-building measures can promote trust and assurance among
States and help to reduce the risk of conflict by increasing predictability and reducing
misperception and thereby make an important contribution to addressing the concerns
of States over the use of information and communications technologies by States and
could be a significant step towards greater international s ecurity,
Confirming further the conclusions of the Group of Governmental Experts that
providing assistance to build capacity in the area of information and communications
technology security is also essential for international security, by improving the
capacity of States for cooperation and collective action and promoting the use of such
technologies for peaceful purposes,
Stressing that, while States have a primary responsibility for maintaining a
secure and peaceful information and communications technology environment,
effective international cooperation would benefit from identifying mechanisms for
the participation, as appropriate, of the private sector, academia and civil society
organizations,
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Calls upon Member States:
(a) To be guided in their use of information and communications technologies
by the 2010, 1 2013 2 and 2015 3 reports of the Group of Governmental Experts on
Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of
International Security;
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