The perceived threats posed by the abuses of information communications technologies by terrorists have led to two worrying trends: the increased monitoring of communications on social media and the broader internet; and the moderation of online content deemed to be terrorist content. In line with the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the 2022 Delhi Declaration, Member States are required to address the use by terrorists of “information and communications technologies, in particular the Internet and other media, to commit, incite, recruit for, fund or plan terrorist acts” and do so in a way that respect “human rights and fundamental freedoms and complying with international law”. However, these texts fail to provide meaningful guidance to Member States on the safeguards required to ensure such online surveillance and content moderation/regulation comply with international law including human rights law. Our event will shed light on recommendations to implement crucial human rights safeguards.
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