Webinar 3088/2022: Border management and human rights - information sharing and new technologies in the counter-terrorism and freedom of movement context

The aim of the webinar is to raise awareness among participants on the human rights risks related to increasing data gathering and the usage of data-driven technologies in border security and international police cooperation based on the recent policy brief of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). ODIHR provides support, assistance and expertise to participating states and civil society to promote democracy, rule of law, human rights and tolerance and non-discrimination.

Upon completion of the activity the participants will have:

• A better understanding of the human rights implications of collecting and sharing information (including through API/PNR collection/processing and law enforcement databases and ‘terrorist watchlists’) in the context of border management and international police cooperation;

• Increased knowledge on the human rights risks related to the introduction and usage of new technologies (such as automatic risk assessment systems powered by algorithms or facial recognition systems) in the area of border management and counter-terrorism related border security;

• A better understanding of human rights safeguards and steps that should be taken to mitigate the human rights risks.