| APrIGF 2024 Session Proposal Submission Form | |||||||||||
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| Part 1 - Lead Organizer | |||||||||||
| Contact Person | |||||||||||
| Ms. Mamta Siwakoti | |||||||||||
| Organization / Affiliation (Please state "Individual" if appropriate) * | |||||||||||
| The Digital Law and Policy Centre | |||||||||||
| Designation | |||||||||||
| Founder | |||||||||||
| Gender | |||||||||||
| Female | |||||||||||
| Economy of Residence | |||||||||||
| Malaysia | |||||||||||
| Primary Stakeholder Group | |||||||||||
| Private Sector | |||||||||||
| List Your Organizing Partners (if any) | |||||||||||
| Jasmine Ko, Internet Society Hong Kong, jasmine.ko@isoc.hk | |||||||||||
| Part 2 - Session Proposal | |||||||||||
| Session Title | |||||||||||
| Defending against Digital Deception: Strategies for Preventing Online Scams and Identity Theft ? | |||||||||||
| Session Format | |||||||||||
| Workshop (60 minutes) | |||||||||||
| Where do you plan to organize your session? | |||||||||||
| Onsite at the venue (with online moderator for questions and comments from remote participants) | |||||||||||
| Specific Issues for Discussion | |||||||||||
| Nowadays, the number and complexity of online scams has been increasing with the convenience of data access by Internet. Instead of being anonymous in committing crime, stealing identity from someone has become a very common criminal pattern. Almost all jurisdictions in Asia Pacific have started to implement policies to reinforce identity verification in the retail industry such as mandatory sim card purchase registration. The intention was to better regulate SIM card services and combat offenses, as criminals have made use of anonymous pay-as-you-go cards to evade detection. However, the criminals have found a way out of this policy by stealing identity – which implies much more difficult tracking on criminal activity because criminals can still register a sim card with another person’s information. When it comes to commercial trading, the retailer is less capable of verifying the person’s information without advanced technology or legal power. We would formulate this common online safety issue into problem statements that enable the audience to discuss and brainstorm a way out with design thinking methodology The following topics will be covered during this workshop: 1. Overview of online scams and identity theft in the Asia-Pacific region 2. Common tactics and techniques used by scammers 3. Regional challenges and vulnerabilities specific to the Asia-Pacific context 4. Warning signs and red flags of online scams and identity theft 5. Practical strategies for preventing online scams and identity theft 6. Response mechanisms and actions to take if targeted by a scam 7. Role of cybersecurity awareness and education in enhancing digital resilience 8. Collaborative approaches for community protection and support 9. Resources and tools available for further learning and assistance |
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| Describe the Relevance of Your Session to APrIGF | |||||||||||
| The workshop session directly aligns with the thematic track of Security and Trust within the Internet ecosystem, which emphasizes the evolving landscape of technology and the challenges posed by cybersecurity risks, data privacy concerns, and online safety. In the rapidly advancing world, new technologies integrate into people's lives, yet they also introduce risks such as identity theft and online scams. This is particularly prevalent in the Asia-Pacific region due to the lack of awareness among the general public and inadequate technology to protect against online scams. By focusing on preventing online scams and identity theft, the workshop session addresses these critical issues head-on. Through a collaborative workshop-style approach, participants collectively brainstorm the primary reasons behind cybersecurity risks, leveraging diverse perspectives and experiences. Expert sessions then provide insights into preventive measures, equipping participants with practical strategies to safeguard themselves in the digital realm. Ultimately, the workshop contributes to shaping responsible Internet governance by promoting awareness, fostering collaboration, and empowering individuals to navigate the dynamic and complex Internet ecosystem with confidence. By addressing cybersecurity risks, data privacy concerns, and online safety in a collaborative manner, the session underscores the importance of enduring principles in ensuring robust security measures and maintaining trust in the digital space. Key Relevance with APrIGF 2024 theme: Awareness on cybersecurity risks Awareness on Data Privacy concerns Protection of identity of vulnerable group e.g. children by identifying real life issues of identity theft of child Raise awareness on importance of information integrity and increase trust in innovation for the public |
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| Please explain the rationale for choosing each of the above contributors to the session. | |||||||||||
| We carefully curate a diverse panel in gender, economy and stakeholder group. Ummed Meel has trained thousands of police officers and local government officials in India, providing vital skills to combat cybercrime. His support to police and defense authorities in investigating over 200 significant cybercrime cases has been commendable. Ben Cheung has several years experiences in providing cybersecurity training and has been serving as board member of Internet Society Hong Kong Mamta Siwakoti is a lawyer currently based in Malaysia and she specializes in trust and safety. Her work is focused on digital laws, cybersecurity, intellectual property rights, among others. She also has a social media legal literacy campaign named The Digital Lawyer which has around 100k followers on TikTok. She can bring in a unique perspective and experiences faced by female online users around the world and how they are being the target of identity theft and scams. Jasmine overview Internet Governance projects in Asia Pacific region and covers topics such as online safety and sustainability. Her daily work is to facilitate conversations and communication in a multistakeholder model, thus her expertise in facilitation as function and Trust Safety as knowledge domain. She personally is a victim of cybercrime cases which put herself into position who can truly understand the challenges of online scam and identity theft. |
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| Please declare if you have any potential conflict of interest with the Program Committee 2024. | |||||||||||
| No | |||||||||||
| Are you or other session contributors planning to apply for the APrIGF Fellowship Program 2024? | |||||||||||
| No | |||||||||||
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| Gender Balance in Moderators/Speakers (Please fill in numbers) | |||||||||||
| Consent | |||||||||||
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