Description: The session “Non-commercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet” will focus on the important role that non-commercial users play in fostering a secure online environment, focusing on the ICANN and the Domain Name System examples, but going beyond these arenas. This session will explore the subtheme of user empowerment and safety. It will cover topics such as privacy protection, data security, and the impact of policy on user rights. Participants will engage in discussions on how non-commercial users, often the most vulnerable and least heard, (usually with fewer institutional decision-making mechanisms and fewer resources), can influence Internet governance and contribute to a safer Internet for all. Our approach is interactive and inclusive, featuring a panel of experts from diverse backgrounds, including cybersecurity, law, and digital rights advocacy. We will showcase innovative approaches, such as the use of open-source tools for privacy protection, and community-driven initiatives that have successfully advocated for user rights. Best practices from various regions will be highlighted, demonstrating concrete impacts and results. For instance, the session will present case studies for diverse regional areas. We aim to disseminate how Non-commercial Users are not just consumers of policy but active participants in shaping a safe internet landscape for all, and how they can better engage in different areas to protect and advance their rights.
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