{"id":383980,"date":"2018-11-06T22:07:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T21:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/newswire\/read-tim-berners-lees-global-declaration-for-a-humane-and-democratic-internet\/"},"modified":"2018-11-06T22:07:50","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T21:07:50","slug":"read-tim-berners-lees-global-declaration-for-a-humane-and-democratic-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/newswire\/read-tim-berners-lees-global-declaration-for-a-humane-and-democratic-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Read Tim Berners-Lee’s Global Declaration for a Humane and Democratic Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The web was designed to bring people together and make knowledge freely available. Everyone has a role to play to ensure the web serves humanity. By committing to the following principles, governments, companies and citizens around the world can help protect the open web as a public good and a basic right for everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Contract Principles are available to read in Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>, Fran\u00e7ais<\/a>, Portugu\u00eas<\/a> and \u0639\u0631\u0628\u0649<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Governments will<\/em><\/h2>\n

Ensure everyone can connect to the internet
<\/strong>So that anyone, no matter who they are or where they live, can participate actively online. <\/em><\/p>\n

Keep all of the internet available, all of the time
<\/strong>So that no one is denied their right to full internet access.<\/em><\/p>\n

Respect people\u2019s fundamental right to privacy
<\/strong>So everyone can use the internet freely, safely and without fear.<\/em><\/p>\n

Companies will<\/em><\/h2>\n

Make the internet affordable and accessible to everyone
<\/strong>So that no one is excluded from using and shaping the web.<\/em><\/p>\n

Respect consumers\u2019 privacy and personal data
<\/strong>So people are in control of their lives online.<\/em><\/p>\n

Develop technologies that support the best in humanity and challenge the worst
<\/strong>So the web really is a public good that puts people first.<\/em><\/p>\n

Citizens will<\/em><\/h2>\n

Be creators and collaborators on the web
<\/strong>So the web has rich and relevant content for everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n

Build strong communities that respect civil discourse and human dignity
<\/strong>So that everyone feels safe and welcome online.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fight for the web
<\/strong>So the web remains open and a global public resource for people everywhere, now and in the future.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Via Common Dreams<\/a>. This piece was reprinted by RINF Alternative News<\/a> with permission or license.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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