In-depth research, reports, papers and legal analysis on technology’s intersection with fundamental rights and freedoms.
Expert guidance and advice for non-profits and funders making/seeking interventions to counter the negative impacts of technologies on human rights. We also support the private sector (specifically SMEs and startups) to better understand the human rights risks of their technologies and protect their customers.
We support and coordinate community building and organising to strengthen collective efforts to counter the harmful human rights impacts of digital technologies from surveillance tech to digital platforms.
Intentional disruptions and throttling targeting entire networks, platforms and specific protocols (e.g. Voice Over Internet Protocol).
How technology is used to enable and undermine democratic processes and institutions (e.g. internet shutdowns during elections and online political disinformation).
The human rights impacts of corporate platforms’ content moderation policies and practices, with a particular focus on hate speech and the implications for freedom of expression.
Transparency and accountability for the use of algorithmic systems affecting human rights.
Technology’s disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities and at-risk groups such as minorities, human rights defenders and journalists.