The idea that countries outside of the #US and #Europe are simply markets where profits can be made in the absence of accountability must be challenged & this decision brings us a step closer to that.

The decision is a very positive step towards holding Big Tech companies accountable for contributing to human rights abuses & offers hope that marginalized groups can access justice no matter where they are in the world.

We conclude that (unsurprisingly) Big Tech companies are failing to adequately assess and address harms and foreseeable negative impacts of their functionality on human rights.

The first self-risk assessments of online platforms and search engines were submitted in November 2024. The civil society feedback is aimed at identifying key trends, useful practices and gaps to improve fundamental rights.

Risk Assessments Reports offer insights into how major tech platforms identify and assess systemic risks stemming from their services such as spreading of harmful content and outline steps they’ve taken to address the risks.

Session is at 3.15pm Taipei time!

If you're planning to attend RightsCon (or are in a Taipei-friendly time zone), please feel free to stop by the session on Tuesday, 25th February at Room 201F, or online. Or DM if you'd like to chat all things Big Tech at some point 🙂

This is an absolutely crucial topic, especially in light of the shocking policy changes made by #Meta earlier this year. Progressive, human rights-centered digital regulation is more crucial now than ever before.

Amnesty, OSJI and VAI supported the submission, which provides information on Meta's alleged role in the atrocities against the Rohingya. It highlights how the company misled the SEC and its own public investors.