AI Regulation, Migration and the New International World Order
In a world where one’s digital blueprint has already become a determining factor for the achievement of various socio-economic rights such as employment, education, and other personal milestones, the prospect...
The ECHR Directs France Towards Better Protection of Minors against Sexual Offenses
On 24 April, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights ordered France to pay compensation to three applicants on the grounds that it had failed to effectively protect them against...
Clicks & Consent Across Borders: Briskin v. Shopify and the Global Reach of Privacy Rights
Can a technology company based in Canada be sued in California for allegedly violating Californian privacy laws? In Briskin v Shopify, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said yes. The...
Is Lack of Climate Change Mitigation measures a Human Right Violation?
A Disappearing Homeland The Torres Strait Islands are slowly disappearing owing to rising sea levels and costal erosion. Fortunately, however, in a landmark decision, the United Nations Human Rights Committee...
Breaking Encryption, Breaking Rights? France’s Legislative Stand and What India Must Learn
On 20 March 2025, the French National Assembly voted down Article 8 of the proposed Drug Trafficking Bill (“Proposition de loi visant à sortir la France du piège du narcotrafic”),...
US v. Hasbajrami: Implication for Warrantless Surveillance Under Section 702 FISA
Introduction On January 21, 2025, the United States (“US”) District Court for the Eastern District of New York (“EDNY Court”) rendered a pivotal decision in the case of US v....
Trump’s Education Order Undermines Trans Children’s Rights
On January 29, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping and draconian executive order purporting to address “radical indoctrination” in primary and secondary schools, with a significant focus on educators...
Over Four Decades of Data Protection: Unexplored History with Valuable Insights for the Future – Part 3
See Parts 1 and 2 of this blog here: Over Four Decades of Data Protection: Unexplored History with Valuable Insights for the Future – Part 1 | OHRH Over Four...
Over Four Decades of Data Protection: Unexplored History with Valuable Insights for the Future – Part 2
See Part 1 of this blog here: Over Four Decades of Data Protection: Unexplored History with Valuable Insights for the Future – Part 1 | OHRH Significant Gaps in Current...
Over Four Decades of Data Protection: Unexplored History with Valuable Insights for the Future – Part 1
Introduction January 28, 2025, marks the 44th anniversary of the Council of Europe’s Convention 108 (now Convention 108+), which is celebrated globally as Data Protection/Privacy Day. This day commemorates the...
Gavel Adopts Gadget: The Risks of Artificial Judicial Decision-Making
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems have been integrated in many jurisdictions including China, Estonia, Taiwan, Canada, the UK, Peru, and Mexico to assist judges, mediators and other adjudicators in the administration...
Gender-Affirming Care on the Chopping Block: What Tennessee’s Healthcare Ban Means for Trans Youth in America
The United States is at a critical juncture in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, as it confronts the balance between individual rights, state authority, and societal norms. On December 4,...
