Human rights and encryption

Open Access
Authors
Publication date 2016
ISBN
  • 9789231001857
Series UNESCO Series on Internet Freedom, 8
Number of pages 83
Publisher Paris: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
Organisations
  • Faculty of Law (FdR) - Institute for Information Law (IViR)
  • Faculty of Law (FdR)
Abstract The study provides an overview of encryption technologies and their impact on human rights. It analyzes in-depth the role of encryption in the media and communications landscape, and the impact on different services, entities and end users. It highlights good practices and examines the legal environment surrounding encryption as well as various case studies of encryption policies. Built on this exploration and analysis, the research provides recommendations on encryption policy that are useful for various stakeholders.
Document type Report
Language English
Published at http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0024/002465/246527E.pdf
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