Asset Publisher

Expert talk

National Internet Gateway: Security or Scrutiny?

KAS Politics Talk

Does the National Internet Gateway bring a set of setbacks to Cambodia’s freedom of expression or does it set a step forwards for the growth and development of online security? Is the National Internet Gateway a security or scrutiny for the Kingdom? Come join us to find the answers!

Asset Publisher

Details

About

Although the National Internet Gateway, adopted by Cambodia’s legislature, has been put on hold, this new law still brings a lot of public discussion over the Kingdom’s digital ecosystem and freedom of expression since it will allow the authorities to monitor all web traffic in the country, bringing more questions to the state censorship and freedom of expression.

 

“The ‘Sub-decree on the Establishment of the National Internet Gateway,’ due to come into effect on 16 February, will have a serious negative impact on internet freedom, human rights defenders and civil society in the country, further shrinking the already-restrictive civic space in Cambodia,” according to the UN human rights experts. “The fact is that the creation of the National Internet Gateway adheres to the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality, and contributes to the realization of Cambodia’s vibrant digitalization, a driving force to growth and development,” according to the Permanent Mission of Cambodia in Geneva. 

 

Does the National Internet Gateway bring a set of setbacks to Cambodia’s freedom of expression or does it set a step forwards for the growth and development of online security? Is the National Internet Gateway a security or scrutiny for the Kingdom? These questions will be answered in the KAS Politics Talk which will be held on March 10, 2022, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, at KAS Cambodia Office. Register below to reserve the spot!

 

Come join us by getting yourself a free registration here by March 09, 2022. The number of seat is limited.

 

Program

17:30 - 17:40 Introductory Remarks

By Dr. Daniel Schmücking, Country Representative, KAS Cambodia 

17:40 - 18:40 Panel Discussion on National Internet Gateway

By 

  • Ms. Chak Sopheap, Executive Director, Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
  • Dr. Riccardo Corrado, Assistant Professor & ICT Program Chair, American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP); Advisor, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC)
  • Mr. Nop Vy, Executive Director, Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

 

Moderated by Mr. Oudom Oum, Program Manager for Digitalization, KAS Cambodia 

18:40 - 19:00 Open Discussion

Moderated by Mr. Oudom Oum, Program Manager for Digitalization, KAS Cambodia 

19:00 Wrap Up and Reception

Free dining for registered participants!

Asset Publisher

Add to the calendar

Venue

Foundation Office Cambodia
House No. 4, Street 462 Khan Charmkar Mon, P.O. Box 944,
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Zur Webseite

Arrival

Speakers

  • Ms. Chak Sopheap
    • Dr. Riccardo Corrado
      • Mr. Nop Vy
        • Dr. Daniel Schmücking
          Contact

          Oudom Oum

          Portrait

          Program Manager

          oudom.oum@kas.de +855 87 880 992

          Asset Publisher

          Asset Publisher