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Gov’t urged to ensure post-war secure Internet, support businesses
Iran’s Content Production and Distribution Union in the Virtual Space, in a statement on Monday, supported secure access to the Internet for the public and, while backing sovereign decisions regarding the Internet in wartime, suggested that any plans should be drafted and implemented with the participation of private sector representatives.
“We believe that the interests of businesses in the virtual space and the integrity of the country's territory can only be preserved with the independence of the country's digital economy and the completion of the national information network,” the statement read, as reported by IRNA.
“Continuity of digital business operations in crisis conditions is a national necessity. Internet-dependent businesses are not only the source of livelihood for millions of Iranian households, but they also play a central role in maintaining social connections, providing public services, and ensuring the continuity of the national economy. Therefore, we consider ensuring the sustainability of business Internet connectivity in emergency situations as a legitimate goal in line with national interests and support the will of the highest officials of the system to achieve it. We also consider the dual approach of some relevant actors and stakeholders in this field as harmful to the digital ecosystem of the country.”
The union also voiced readiness to actively and responsibly participate in the implementation, amendment, and optimization process of the Business Internet Scheme as a partner.
Pointing to support for war-affected businesses, the statement said, “Digital businesses have suffered significant losses during the periods of Internet instability. The union calls on the government and responsible institutions to consider financial support packages, low-interest loans, and temporary tax exemptions for them, while quickly identifying the affected parties.”
The union added that supporting the livelihoods of stakeholders in this field is not just a sectoral demand, but a necessity for the resilience of the country's digital economy.