Abstract

The internet is holding governments to account by creating a platform for leaked information as well as for protest groups to freely talk. Join us to debate whether the internet can and should be controlled. Speakers include Herbert Snorsson, founder of Openleaks.org; David Clemente, Chatham House and Steve Murdoch, Computer Laboratory University of Cambridge.

Speakers: Jim Killock – Executive director, Open rights group • Will discuss how the internet can be a beneficial force that helps promote democracy and creativity

Herbert Snorsson – Openleaks.org • Will be addressing the need for a transparent and open system for people to be able to leak information for the public to read

Dr Stephen Murdoch – Security Research, University of Cambridge • Will be talking about how there is always a get around the internet, to get passed the censors or firewalls and how they can be used for good or ill

David Clemente – Researcher, International Security Programme, Chatham house • Will be looking at the need for governments to keep secrets and protect information