Assuming Quote by Thomas de Maiziere
“From my perspective, the state has to assume responsibility for the integrity of international communications.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament address, 1999
Governments must protect the security and reliability of global communication networks.
In simple terms: States should safeguard international communications.
Ensure robust, secure communications infrastructure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- telecom regulation
- international negotiations
- infrastructure investment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can states protect communications without infringing rights?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
Balancing security with privacy and free speech is challenging.