Web2.0網站平台管理之法制議題研析－以網路實名制與揭露使用者身份資料爲中心

Abstract

The web 2.0 phenomenon created a new rush towards social networking and changed people's internet participation behavior from subscribing to creating the contents. People can now express their opinions freely and share interesting things with others through various kinds of online services provided by the ISPs (internet service providers). Such activities make the web2.0 application becoming more prevalent. However, despite the positive side of web 2.0, the anonymity in the cyber space allows people using the internet without revealing their true identities. This would inevitably enhance the problems of irresponsible opinions and behavior, as well as cyber-bullying. In view of this, governments globally are adopting regulations to reduce and eliminate cyber risks. The two often adopted methods are as follows: One is the ”real-name system” which can be described as requiring people to register with their personal identifiable information before they can express themselves on the Internet. The other is requiring ISPs to cooperate and disclose the identity of the anonymous users if they had breached the law. However, both of the above methods would change the current anonymity status on the cyber space and might restrict the freedom of speech and even threaten users with privacy concerns. Both ”real-name system” and ”disclosure of the identity” should not be implemented without regarding to the freedom of speech and privacy. Therefore, this article will discuss these related issues and propose a suggestion to provide more integrated laws and policies to avoid cyber-bullying.