Regulating human rights violations in business Over the past years, the issue of the risks business poses for human rights has gained considerable prominence. High-profile litigation in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, and the Netherlands is an example that human rights breaches carry increasing business and legal risks which require adequate regulation. In addition,…
Due diligence and business Business enterprises and investors have a key role to play in stopping human rights violations. International organisations and states should support their efforts towards better universal human rights implementation. The process has already started at a global and European level. In 2011, the United Nations adopted Guiding Principles on Business and…
In anticipation of the Facebook Oversight Board start The long-awaited launch of Facebook’s new ‘Oversight Board’ is expected to happen this month. The company’s attempts to self-regulate are often criticised due to the lack of transparency about policies, more particularly the lack of clear rules about the removal of some offensive posts but not of…
Virtual reality: pros and cons Virtual Reality (VR) is a very wide-spread concept and with so many new devices and cameras that are showcasing this technology, society can feel its powerful impact. There are mainly three types of VR systems: Video Mapping VR, Immersive VR, and Desktop VR. By and large Virtual Reality can be…
Public consultation on the Guidelines on the targeting of social media users (Guidelines) The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has recently launched public consultation on the Guidelines on the targeting of social media users. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is an independent European body competent to contribute to the consistent application of data protection…