Intersections Between Rights and Technology: (Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly reshaping global regulatory frameworks, and current discussions on privacy have been thrust into the limelight. The virtual spaces we inhabit and technological advancements demand reevaluating our understanding of privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information. As the world grapples with unprecedented digital transformation, intensified by the global pandemic, exploring the human impact of AI has never been more important. The book, Intersections Between Rights and Technology explores this juncture, dissecting the intricate relationship between the rights we hold dear and the transformative power of technology. This book navigates the complexities of safeguarding human rights in the digital realm with a multidisciplinary lens. Addressing issues of paramount importance—privacy, human dignity, personal safety, and non-discrimination—the book critically examines the evolving landscape and the necessity to recalibrate legal and societal norms. In a world where the internet simultaneously empowers and poses risks, the book poses critical questions: Who decides the boundaries of information sharing? How do we protect privacy in the digital sphere while upholding freedom of expression? These questions are not merely theoretical; they represent the forefront of challenges faced by scholars, policymakers, law enforcement officials, and activists. The chapters within this book provide an exhaustive analysis of the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. Each section contributes to a holistic understanding of the subject, from the implications of AI systems on human rights to the intersection of cybersecurity and individual freedoms. Moreover, it extends its gaze beyond theoretical discourse, exploring practical dimensions such as investigating violations of international laws in the digital space and ensuring equitable digital education. Intersections Between Rights and Technology is an indispensable resource for scholars, policymakers, law enforcement professionals, and individuals passionate about shaping a digital world where rights are not just respected but actively protected.

About the Author :
Amit Anand is presently working as an Assistant Professor at School of Legal Studies, REVA University, Bengaluru. He has completed his PhD (Law) from Lancaster University, U.K. in 2022 on the topic ‘Unheard and Unnoticed: Violence Against Women in India (A Study of Practice of Witch-hunting, Honour Killing and Devadasi System)’. He holds LL.M (Human Rights) from the University of Reading, U.K. (2015) and B.A.LL.B. (Honours.) from National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (2014). He has presented several oral statements to separate United Nations Treaty Bodies. His joint submission on ‘Measures to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children in Residential Care Homes in India’ to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), September 2021 has been cited by the UNCRC. He has also submitted written evidence to the Women and Equalities Select Committee, House of Commons, UK Parliament on ‘Women’s reproductive health in the UK’, October 2023. He has several paper publications in both national and international peer reviewed journals. He has also presented his research at national and international conferences including at the University of Cambridge, UK. Akanksha Madaan is working as an Assistant Professor of Law at the School of Legal Studies, REVA University, Bangalore, distinguished for her profound expertise in legal education, particularly in Intellectual Property Rights and Criminal Laws. Acknowledged for her approachable demeanor and meticulous attention to detail, Akanksha has significantly contributed to academia through roles at esteemed institutions such as Banasthali Vidhyapeeth and Presidency University. With over four years of extensive experience, she has demonstrated proficiency in coordinating intellectual property initiatives, organizing workshops, international conferences, and faculty development programs, alongside instructing a diverse range of legal subjects. Akanksha's academic trajectory, highlighted by her ongoing pursuit of a Ph.D. at Gujarat National Law University and additional qualifications from prestigious institutes, underscores her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning. Noteworthy is her substantial scholarly output, comprising various publications and a design patent, further consolidating her position as a thought leader in legal pedagogy and intellectual property. Mohammed Kayed Abdel-Haq is currently the Founding Director of the Centre for Islamic Finance at the University of Bolton and serves as the Assistant ViceChancellor for Postgraduate Developments. He also holds the position of Executive Director of the Development Office at the same university. Additionally, Professor Abdel-Haq is the Principal of the Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a Professor in Banking. He fulfills the role of CEO at Oakstone Merchant Bank as well. His contributions to public service include chairing the UK Government’s Advisory Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing, with the report published in February 2019. Previously, he was a member of the Council of the Royal Institute for International Affairs (Chatham House) and, in 2011, was appointed Chairman of the UK Ministerial Advisory Group on Extremism in Universities and FE Colleges. Professor Abdel-Haq is affiliated with institutions such as King’s College, London, where he is a Visiting Professor, and IDEAS at the London School of Economics, and he also serves as an Editor for the Middle East Element Series at Cambridge University Press.