The UN Convention on Cybercrime: A Critical Analysis of its Risks to Human Rights
The recently approved UN Cybercrime Convention marks a significant step forward in the global fight against cybercrime. However, it also raises serious concerns about the balance between digital security and human rights. This article delves into the convention’s implications, highlighting the potential risks to digital liberties and the need for robust safeguards. Through the active participation of the Knowmad Institut and a coalition of global organizations, we explore how to ensure that this legislation becomes a pillar of a safe and just internet, rather than a tool of repression.
Protecting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Cybercrime: Joint Statement from the Knowmad Institut
The Knowmad Institute, along with the C4 Recovery Foundation and the Priestly Mission, has presented a joint statement to the Ad Hoc Committee, highlighting the need to balance the fight against cybercrime with the protection of fundamental human rights and promoting international cooperation and sustainable development.