Internet Accountability
Internet users are overwhelmingly law-abiding and, as in the offline world, expect bad actors to be held accountable for their actions.
If the Internet becomes a safe haven for the bad actors to continue their crimes and abuses without fear of consequences, then law-abiding and socially responsible users will face tough choices about staying online, or allowing their children online.
Without accountability, there can be little safety on the Internet. But it will be how accountability is defined and implemented that will determine much of the course of the Internet moving forward. Balancing the need for freedom from fear of abuse, against freedom of speech and freedom of anonymity is no easy task. While Internet anonymity can be important to freedom of speech, anonymity cannot be a shield for those who seek to harm or invade the privacy of others.
Defining where the balance should be made is a work in progress. We urge you to follow the debates and discussions on this topic as the outcome will surely affect your online experiences.