ALT Advisory and the Right2Know Campaign submitted a joint submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression regarding the surveillance industry and human rights, with a particular focus on the responsibilities of the state and private sector to limit the export and use of surveillance technologies to undermine fundamental rights. The submission examined the existing regulatory framework in South Africa, the roles of the key state and private sector actors, and suggested recommendations for safeguards to address potential rights violations. The submission can be downloaded here.
