The Business Case for Digital Rights
The Business Case for Digital Rights at CIPE.org Full Business Case PDF
Free, open markets are the best environment for the private sector to thrive, and that is equally true in the digital space. Violations of digital rights - internet shutdowns, surveillance, censorship, cybersecurity threats, and more - can undermine all companies, whether they are internet-focused or not. With funding and support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Chris wrote this guide to encourage one of the most powerful elements in society to understand the need to push for an open digital economy - the private sector.
The Business Case for Digital Rights is a practical manual aimed at small and medium businesses across the Global South. The guidebook starts with an explanation of why digital rights matter to the bottom line of businesses around the world, a quick primer on the array of different technologies that bring the internet to us, a deep dive into seven key issue areas for digital rights, and guidance on how the business community can effectively advocate for an open digital economy.
Issue areas:
- Providing Security while Respecting Digital Rights
- Preventing Intentional Internet Disruptions and Censorship
- Protecting Privacy and Limiting Surveillance
- Building a Healthy Information Space
- Ensuring Rights-Respecting Technology Procurement, Governance, and Management
- Decreasing Digital Divides
- Shaping Rights-Respecting Emerging Technologies
PDF downloaded from CIPE Jan 23, 2025