Interviews and mentions in this area focused on security gaps, data breaches, protection of digital infrastructure, and practices of individual and collective digital care for human rights defenders. TEDIC was consulted as a reference to translate complex technical issues into accessible terms, emphasizing that digital security is not only a technological issue, but also a political and social one.
Personal Data Protection and Privacy — 36 news pieces
This was by far the most prominent theme in media coverage. Mentions focused on the use and abuse of personal data, state and private surveillance, facial recognition, the need for robust legislation, and the impact of data collection on people’s everyday lives. TEDIC emerged as a key expert voice in explaining why privacy is not an individual privilege, but a basic condition for the exercise of other rights, especially in contexts of inequality and power asymmetries.
Freedom of Expression and Democracy — 17 news pieces
This topic cut across debates on censorship, discourse on digital platforms, content regulation, and the tensions between freedom of expression, disinformation, and state control. The coverage highlighted TEDIC’s role in warning about the risks of punitive or techno-solutionist responses that, under the pretext of “organizing” the digital space, can weaken democracy and disproportionately affect critical voices, activists, and journalists.
Cybersecurity and Digital Security — 14 news pieces
Interviews and mentions within this axis focused on security gaps, data breaches, the protection of digital infrastructures, and practices of self-care and collective care for human rights defenders. TEDIC was consulted as a key reference for translating complex technical issues into accessible terms, emphasizing that digital security is not only a technological issue, but also a political and social one.
Artificial Intelligence — 8 news pieces
Artificial intelligence appeared linked to debates on automation, algorithms, bias, the use of chatbots, and automated decision-making. In this coverage, TEDIC contributed a critical perspective on the false neutrality of AI and the urgency of addressing it from a human rights approach, seeking ethical and transparent implementation in public policies and services.
Digital Labor and Economy — 4 news pieces
Although with fewer mentions, this topic was present in discussions on digital platforms, labor conditions, precarious work, and the rights of workers in digital environments. TEDIC’s participation helped connect the digital economy with broader social justice agendas, pointing out how technology can deepen existing inequalities if it is not regulated with a rights-based approach.
At TEDIC, we deeply value the work of journalism and socially committed communication, which are essential for building informed and diverse debates, critical thinking, and the defense of our democracy. We will continue to build strong ties and bridges with journalists and communicators to bring closer and translate the technical knowledge we produce every day, so that digital spaces and digital technologies can develop from a human rights perspective.