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Critics Urge States to Reject UN Cybercrime Treaty

10/25/2025

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States are urged to refrain from signing the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) during the Hanoi ceremony on October 25-26, 2025, citing insufficient human rights safeguards.
Critics warn the UNCC could require broad surveillance powers.
They say it may compel evidence-sharing for 'serious crimes' including peaceful protest and investigative journalism.
The treaty could worsen rights abuses, especially in Vietnam, and advocates urge safeguards before ratification.

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States are urged to refrain from signing the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) during the Hanoi ceremony on October 25-26, 2025, citing insufficient human rights safeguards.
Critics warn the UNCC could require broad surveillance powers.
They say it may compel evidence-sharing for 'serious crimes' including peaceful protest and investigative journalism.
The treaty could worsen rights abuses, especially in Vietnam, and advocates urge safeguards before ratification.