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Human Rights Centre, Human Rights Centre

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How Does Content Moderation Affect Human Rights? Commentary on the Case of Infowars

On 6 August 2018, Apple, Facebook and Spotify removed content from Alex Jones’s Infowars pages and accounts on their platforms, which were seen to be spreading conspiracy theories and hate speech.

Sabrina Rau, Human Rights, Big Data and Technology

17 August 2018

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Right to health impact assessments needed before using Big Data

Big Data is transforming health care in multiple ways, from patient management to diagnostic and treatment methods.

Human Rights, Big Data and Technology

06 August 2018

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Why We Need to Stop Talking About ‘Killer Robots’ and Address the AI Backlash

In the field of artificial intelligence, the spectacle of the ‘killer robot’ looms large.

Lorna McGregor, Human Rights, Big Data and Technology

09 July 2018

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Quick Comment on UK Draft Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 and the Definition of ‘Serious Crime’ for Bulk Surveillance Powers

The UK Government has published the Draft Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018, which propose changes to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA) and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).

Dr Daragh Murray, Peter Fussey

03 July 2018

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Protecting refugees, the next generation

As the UK marks World Refugee Week, we speak to graduate Charlie Goodlake, one of 20 Essex students who have taken the opportunity to be an intern at UNHCR since 2014.

Communications Office

23 June 2017

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Humans move – but refugees are special

Professor Geoff Gilbert considers the status of refugees and how we can strengthen the protection afforded to vulnerable people across the globe.

Professor Geoff Gilbert

12 July 2016

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Our global responsibility to end discrimination

Dr Andrew Fagan and Alan Msosa explain why ending discrimination and persecution is one of the greatest global challenges of our time.

Dr Andrew Fagan, Alan Msosa, Professor Anthony Forster

17 May 2016

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Human Rights – an essential weapon in our armoury against terrorism

To mark Human Rights Week and Human Rights Day this Thursday, Dr Andrew Fagan tells us about the vital role human rights play in the war on terror.

Dr Andrew Fagan

08 December 2015

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