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We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age

Name: We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age
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Book Synopsis: A rallying call for extending human rights beyond our physical selves—and why we need to reboot rights in our data-intensive world.

Our data-intensive world is here to stay, but does that come at the cost of our humanity in terms of autonomy, community, dignity, and equality? In We, the Data, Wendy H. Wong argues that we cannot allow that to happen. Exploring the pervasiveness of data collection and tracking, Wong reminds us that we are all stakeholders in this digital world, who are currently being left out of the most pressing conversations around technology, ethics, and policy. This book clarifies the nature of datafication and calls for an extension of human rights to recognize how data complicate what it means to safeguard and encourage human potential. As we go about our lives, we are co-creating data through what we do. We must embrace that these data are a part of who we are, Wong explains, even as current policies do not yet reflect the extent to which human experiences have changed. This means we are more than mere “subjects” or “sources” of data “by-products” that can be harvested and used by technology companies and governments. By exploring data rights, facial recognition technology, our posthumous rights, and our need for a right to data literacy, Wong has crafted a compelling case for engaging as stakeholders to hold data collectors accountable. Just as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights laid the global groundwork for human rights, We, the Data gives us a foundation upon which we claim human rights in the age of data.

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Are you concerned about the impact of data collection on our humanity? Do you believe that our autonomy, community, dignity, and equality are being compromised in our data-intensive world? Introducing "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age," a groundbreaking book by Wendy H. Wong that sheds light on these pressing issues and calls for a reboot of our rights. With its deep exploration of datafication and its impact on human potential, this book urges us to recognize the need for an extension of human rights to include data rights. Discover more about how we can safeguard our humanity in the age of data.

In an era dominated by data collection and tracking, it is crucial that we, as individuals, become part of the conversation around technology, ethics, and policy. Unfortunately, many of us are being left out. "We, the Data" by Wendy H. Wong seeks to change that by highlighting the role we play as stakeholders in this digital world. By exploring topics such as facial recognition technology, posthumous rights, and the importance of data literacy, Wong presents a compelling case for engaging with data collectors and holding them accountable. Don't miss out on the opportunity to become an active participant in shaping the future of data ethics. Learn more about how you can claim your rights in the age of data.

Imagine a world where data collection respects and acknowledges our humanity. It's not a distant dream—it's the vision put forth in "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age" by Wendy H. Wong. As we navigate through our daily lives, we unknowingly contribute to the vast amount of data being generated. Wong argues that we must embrace the significance of these data and redefine our role as more than just "subjects" or "sources." This groundbreaking book shows us how to demand our rights in the age of data, going beyond the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to address the complexities and challenges of our data-intensive world. Ready to take a stand? Get your copy of "We, the Data" and join the movement for human rights in the digital age.

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