Social protection in the digital age: A summary of the human rights risks of digital technologies in social protection systems

This briefing examines some of the key issues in the global trend of the introduction of digital technologies in social protection schemes and highlights the need for greater transparency and human rights safeguards. It builds on the advocacy, campaigns, research, and strategic litigation work that Amnesty International has undertaken in the field of social protection and of digital technologies. The aim of this briefing is to help shine a light on this emerging risk to human rights and provide recommendations to authorities in mitigating this threat. The information contained in this briefing will also support individuals, communities, civil society, and others to be better equipped to defend and protect their human rights.