Hate speech. Viral disinformation campaigns. Political polarization propelled by targeted ads. Pressure is mounting on policymakers to hold internet platforms liable for these kinds of online speech. So far, most regulatory options focus on curtailing free expression in a way that could threaten protections offered
Download: Ranking Digital Rights’ response to Facebook on the Oversight Board bylaws, trust, and human rights review Today, Facebook released the highly anticipated bylaws for its Oversight Board, the soon-to-launch independent body that will allow users to appeal the company’s content moderation decisions before independent
At a time of regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty, investors should seek tech companies that are using human rights standards to guide their work and build trust with users. Look for companies with policies, practices, and governance that go above and beyond baseline legal compliance. Today
RDR and Access Now pushed tech companies to adopt one human rights recommendation each. Here’s how they responded. India’s Jammu and Kashmir region has seen 55 internet shutdowns so far in 2019. These shutdowns, often triggered by conflict on the ground, have left residents unable
Earlier this year, we began a process of expanding the RDR Index methodology to address human rights harms associated with companies’ targeted advertising policies and practices, and for their use and development of algorithmic decision-making systems. Today, we are thrilled to publish draft indicators and
Hate speech. Viral disinformation campaigns. Political polarization propelled by targeted ads. Pressure is mounting on policymakers to hold internet platforms liable for these kinds of online speech. So far, most regulatory options focus on curtailing free expression in a way that could threaten protections offered
Download: Ranking Digital Rights’ response to Facebook on the Oversight Board bylaws, trust, and human rights review Today, Facebook released the highly anticipated bylaws for its Oversight Board, the soon-to-launch independent body that will allow users to appeal the company’s content moderation decisions before independent
At a time of regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty, investors should seek tech companies that are using human rights standards to guide their work and build trust with users. Look for companies with policies, practices, and governance that go above and beyond baseline legal compliance. Today
RDR and Access Now pushed tech companies to adopt one human rights recommendation each. Here’s how they responded. India’s Jammu and Kashmir region has seen 55 internet shutdowns so far in 2019. These shutdowns, often triggered by conflict on the ground, have left residents unable
Earlier this year, we began a process of expanding the RDR Index methodology to address human rights harms associated with companies’ targeted advertising policies and practices, and for their use and development of algorithmic decision-making systems. Today, we are thrilled to publish draft indicators and
