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UN experts call for moratorium on the sale of surveillance technology

JURIST

A panel of human rights experts called on the UN member states to place a moratorium on the sale of surveillance technology until there is a regulatory framework that protects human rights. The experts are referring to the controversial Pegasus Project, a monitoring technology developed by Israeli-based software company, NSO Group.

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UN concerned about human rights violations committed through use of counter-terrorism technologies

JURIST

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Counter-Terrorism, Fionnuala Aoláin, Tuesday expressed concern that digital technologies used to combat terrorism contribute to human rights violations around the world. She urged the implementation of practical solutions.

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French Weapons components could violate UN arms embargo on Sudan

JURIST

France risks breaching the UN arms embargo on Sudan for allowing its French-manufactured military technology to be incorporated into armored personnel carriers (APCs) currently being used in war zones in Darfur, Amnesty International reported on Thursday.

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UN rights chief calls for safeguards on artificial intelligence

JURIST

.” As a part of its work on technology and human rights, the UN Human Rights Office published a report analyzing how AI affects people’s right to privacy and other human rights such as the right to health, education, freedom of movement and freedom of expression.

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Company halts use of digital forensic tool in Serbia following misuse allegations by Amnesty International

JURIST

The move followed Amnesty International’s allegations that the technology was being misused against journalists and activists. It also called on Cellebrite to enhance its due diligence processes to prevent future human rights abuses facilitated through its products.

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Mitigating M&A Cyber Risk: Pre- & Post-Acquisition Due Diligence [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Why M&A cybersecurity due diligence? The post Mitigating M&A Cyber Risk: Pre- & Post-Acquisition Due Diligence appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Future of Anti-Fraud Technology

LawTechnologyToday

The rise of cutting edge internet technology within an increasingly globalized financial world has seen a parallel rise in financial fraud. How can companies stay ahead of the curve on beating back fraud with technology? Technology allows financial institutions to screen for suspicious and possibly fraudulent behavior.