For months Snowden’s revelations have shown, how conventional definitions and regulations regarding principles of territoriality and espionage have become anachronism in the digital age. Politics, civil society as well as businesses are discussing human rights implications, while at the same time international strategies are proposed. The discussion, together with experts from government, academia, civil society and business will address questions centered around the impact on human rights as well as the potential of international control mechanisms and their practicality of implementation.