AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

United NationsUnited NationsResolutionA/HRC/RES/53/29

New and emerging digital technologies and human rights (2023)

Human Rights Council resolution asking States and companies to address the human rights risks of new and emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, across their life cycle.

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Adopted by the Human Rights Council without a vote at its 37th meeting (resolution 53/29)Jul 14, 2023 3 years ago

Body
UN Human Rights Council
Session
HRC 53rd session
Topics
AIPrivacy

Timeline

  1. Jul 14, 2023 3 years ago

    Adopted by the Human Rights Council without a vote at its 37th meeting (resolution 53/29)

United Nations
United NationsA/RES/79/243

UN Convention against Cybercrime

A global treaty requiring parties to criminalize certain offences committed through information and communications technology systems and to cooperate on sharing electronic evidence of serious crimes, which enters into force 90 days after the 40th ratification.

Adopted
United Nations
United NationsA/RES/79/1 (annex I)

Global Digital Compact (Pact for the Future)

The Global Digital Compact, annexed to the Pact for the Future, sets shared objectives on closing digital divides, an inclusive and safe digital space, data governance and international AI governance, including the decision to create a scientific panel and global dialogue on AI.

Adopted
United Nations
United NationsA/RES/80/173

WSIS+20 review outcome document

Outcome of the General Assembly's 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society, which makes the Internet Governance Forum a permanent UN forum and schedules the next overall review for 2035.

Adopted

Change log

  • AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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