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Russia-US ties have been under strain recently as the political deadlock in Kiev continues.
Clinton admitted there had been "a lack of transparency" in explaining US government policy on surveillance.
Moscow and Canberra should step up strategic mutually beneficial ties, writes Barden.
Brazil has said human rights need to be protected both online and offline.
There have been reports that the NSA has been tapping into fibre-optic cables between data centres.
Brazil and Argentina have stepped up cooperation on cyber-security.
Jakarta will review its information sharing cooperation with Australia, according to the country's foreign affairs minister.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has proposed storing such data collected by internet companies inside the country.
While the US closed down its spying base atop its embassy in Berlin, the British continued with their covert operation.
The eighth meeting of the UN Internet Governance Forum concluded on October 25 in Bali, Indonesia.
