Debating human rights in the IT industry – Opinion – Al Jazeera English

Debating human rights in the IT industry – Opinion – Al Jazeera English.

Last week in San Francisco, a unique gathering occurred. Dubbed “Rightscon” (Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference), the conference attracted Silicon Valley executives, activists, academics and NGOs, all gathered in one room to debate the role of human rights within the tech industry, as well as the role of the tech industry in serving human rights interests.