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Digital transformation, its use and impact in the context of IHL-related activities

Statutory Meetings / International Conference / Pledges / 33rd International Conference / Digital transformation, its use and impact in the context of IHL-related activities

A) Objectives of the pledge:

Technical progress presents both risks and opportunities that need to be responsibly managed by States to the benefit of the most vulnerable, humanitarian personnel and volunteers. One example of the opportunities offered by new technologies relates to the development and use of better tools to identify the fate and whereabouts of missing persons. Respect for human dignity and privacy should at all times govern the collection of data.

 

The EU and its Member States pledge to:

  • continue their efforts to address the profound humanitarian consequences of the enforced disappearance of persons during armed conflict by supporting effective investigation and resolution of cases of missing persons in different regions of the world;
  • implement the highest standards of protection of personal data of persons, especially of persons in vulnerable situations and of humanitarian workers and volunteers, in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and, as appropriate, encourage the development of such standards in third States.

B) Action plan:

The EU and its Member States will:

 

  • support the use and development of new technologies and tools aimed at improving the protection of personal data of persons and the investigation of whereabouts of missing persons in various regions around the world;
  • support further efforts of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, in this area.

C) Indicators for measuring progress:

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D) Resource implications:

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