Article 15 Information society
Recognising that Information and Communication Technologies are key elements of modern life and of vital importance to economic and social development, the Parties agree to exchange views on their respective policies in this field.
Cooperation in this area shall, inter alia, focus on:
exchanging views on the different aspects of the Information Society, in particular electronic communications policies and regulation including universal service, licensing and general authorisations, protection of privacy and personal data, and the independence and efficiency of the regulatory authority;
interconnection and interoperability of research networks and services, including in a regional context;
standardisation and dissemination of new information and communication technologies;
promotion of research cooperation between the Parties in the area of Information and Communication Technologies;
security issues and aspects of information and communication technologies including promotion of online safety, combating cyber crime and the misuse of information technology and all forms of electronic media.
Business-to-business cooperation shall be encouraged.