CYBERSECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: NEED FOR A PARADIGM SHIFT?

Abstract

This paper analyzes the impact of cybersecurity on human rights with a particular focus on international human rights protection mechanisms. It will focus on the anarchic nature of the cyberspace, its relevance with international relations and the philosophy of international law. It also questions the validity and possibility of traditional state-centric international human rights law for protection of human rights in the cyber domain. Furthermore, it questions whether cyberspace made international relations much more complicated, anarchic and uncertain. Finally the work is going to develop policy proposals and necessary steps for protecting human rights more effectively through some national strategic action plans, regulations and initiatives .