Access Now argues humanitarian biometrics need more transparency, rules

An investigation of the relationship between humanitarian organizations and the private sector by Access Now makes a case that even assessing the ethics of corporate involvement is rendered difficult by a lack of transparency.

Humanitarian projects’ use of biometrics and digital ID are one among four areas of technology focussed on in “Mapping Humanitarian Tech: exposing protection gaps in digital transformation programmes” for their importance to digital rights.

Access Now argues that more disclosure is needed around procurement, …

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