Disinformation
Misinformation and disinformation can increase people's vulnerabilities and exposure to risk. Hate speech, meanwhile, contributes directly or indirectly to endangering civilian populations' life, safety and dignity.
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Biometrics
Biometrics data can help facilitate humanitarian action in many cases. But since it creates a permanently identifiable record of an individual, this technology comes with risks that need to be addressed first.
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Data protection
Safeguarding the personal data of individuals, particularly in armed conflicts, is an essential aspect of protecting people's life, safety and dignity.
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Metadata surveillance
Surveilling metadata produced or data collected for purely humanitarian purposes poses a big threat to the trust affected people by conflict and authorities have in humanitarian organizations.
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Connectivity
Connectivity is a lifeline for people affected by armed conflicts. In case of shutdowns or when it is surveilled, this can pose serious risks to the life, safety and dignity of those already vulnerable.
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Artificial Intelligence
It is essential to preserve human control and judgment in AI and machine learning applications for tasks and in decisions that may have consequences on the life, safety and dignity of people affected by armed conflicts.
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Civilian involvement
The growing involvement of civilians in digital activities related to armed conflicts puts individuals at risk of harm and risks blurring the distinction between civilians and the military, a cornerstone of international humanitarian law.
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