"We assume you know how to do human rights research but wish to expand on your knowledge of how to use digital data and online media for documentation purposes. This is a broad introduction that will set you on the right path to asking your own questions and seeking your own solutions. We aim to inspire critical thinking, rather than be prescriptive about what specific software, devices, or platforms should be used, since these evolve constantly. We have vetted resources and collected further reading on the areas tackled in this report, which you can find online at https://engn.it/datnav. We imagine you are a human rights researcher, journalist, student, policymaker or philanthropist who wants to: boost traditional research and documentation (interviews, surveys, and spreadsheets) by learning to incorporate digital data; build knowledge and expertise in advance of the next emergency to avoid the reactionary collection of data while an event or violation is in full swing; understand the opportunities, limits, and risks of digital data, as well as when and how to seek expert advice to help you achieve your goals; overcome fear of digital data and technology, which is already in heavy use by your counterparts. With better tools, you know you can be more efficient." (Page 9)