From Boots on the Ground to Bytes in Cyberspace: A Comprehensive Guide for Responsible Technology Use by the Private Security Sector
Geneva: ICT for Peace Foundation (2024), 13 parts
"This toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for Private Security Companies (PSCs) on navigating the complex landscape of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and their impact on human rights. The toolkit is designed for a wide range of PSC stakeholders, including security professionals, management, human rights officers, compliance teams, technology teams, and government and civil society groups. It consists of 12 interconnected but independent tools, each addressing a specific aspect of ICT use in the private security industry." (https://ict4peace.org)
Introduction, 6 pp.
Tool 1: Human Rights Challenges Posed by ICTs in Private Security Companies, 36 pp.
Tool 2: Responsible Data Collection Practices, 45 pp.
Tool 3: Best Practices for Data Storage, 53 pp.
Tool 4: Best Practices for Data Security, 47 pp.
Tool 5: Best Practices for Data Destruction, 44 pp.
Tool 6: Surveillance and Monitoring, 50 pp.
Tool 7: The Challenge of Algorithmic Bias in Private Security, 37 pp.
Tool 8: Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in Private Security, 50 pp.
Tool 9: Accountability and Transparency, 48 pp.
Tool 10: Freedom of Expression, 38 pp.
Tool 11: Labor Rights in the Digital Age, 41 pp.
Tool 12: Right to Remedy and Effective Grievance Mechanisms, 50 pp.
Tool 1: Human Rights Challenges Posed by ICTs in Private Security Companies, 36 pp.
Tool 2: Responsible Data Collection Practices, 45 pp.
Tool 3: Best Practices for Data Storage, 53 pp.
Tool 4: Best Practices for Data Security, 47 pp.
Tool 5: Best Practices for Data Destruction, 44 pp.
Tool 6: Surveillance and Monitoring, 50 pp.
Tool 7: The Challenge of Algorithmic Bias in Private Security, 37 pp.
Tool 8: Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in Private Security, 50 pp.
Tool 9: Accountability and Transparency, 48 pp.
Tool 10: Freedom of Expression, 38 pp.
Tool 11: Labor Rights in the Digital Age, 41 pp.
Tool 12: Right to Remedy and Effective Grievance Mechanisms, 50 pp.
