“What is the future of human rights and human security in a data-saturated world? In today’s global digital ecosystem, cell phones can document and distribute images of physical violence. Drones and satellites can assess disasters from afar. Big Data collected from social media can provide real-time awareness about political protests. Yet practitioners, researchers, and policymakers face unique challenges and opportunities when assessing technological benefit, risk, and harm. How can these technologies be used responsibly to assist people in need, prevent abuse, and protect from harm?”
Keywords: How to use Enabling Technology for Human Rights, Big Data, Human Security, Policy Challenges and Opportunities, Social Media, Drones and Satellites
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