Developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security

Calls upon Member States to promote at multilateral levels the consideration of existing and potential threats in the field of information security; invites all Member States to inform the Secretary-General of their views and assessments on the following questions: (a) general appreciation of the issues of information security; (b) definition of basic notions related to information security, including unauthorized interference with or misuse of information and telecommunications systems and information resources; (c) advisability of developing international principles that would enhance the security of global information and telecommunications systems and help to combat information terrorism and criminality

Adopted without vote, 79th meeting

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Adopted at the 79th plenary meeting, 4 Dec. 1998.